Student Tuition Fees FAQs

If you have a question about your UWS tuition fees, you can find answers to many of the most common queries here.

If you have not paid in full at enrolment, then you should setup a payment plan as part of the enrolment process.

Payment plans also known as 'recurring card payments' are available for all self/partially funded students to help spread the cost of your tuition fees.

The payment plan is the same for all full-time students regardless of residency. It constitutes of seven equal monthly instalments which will be due on the 10th of each month.

The payment plan will be setup for each term/intake, you should choose the plan which relates to your intake. Payment will automatically be taken monthly and you will be emailed with your payment plan details. Please ensure you have sufficient funds to cover your payment.

For part-time students: If you have not paid in full at enrolment then you should also setup a payment plan. This will consist of three equal monthly instalments which will be taken on the 10th of each month. Please choose the payment plan which relates to your intake term and the plan will be named as Part-Time Instalment Plan (Term 1, 2 or 3). Payment will automatically be taken monthly and you will be emailed with your payment plan details. Please ensure you have sufficient funds to cover your payment.

In order to set up your payments in line with the above, you will need to set up a recurring payment, using your debit or credit card, through our online payment facility. Please see below.

Please see guidance in video below before setting up a payment plan.

Students can now pay tuition fees using the below link for payments:

For London students, please visit Tuition fees - UWS London

Normally, the University requires a payment of a minimum of 50% of the net tuition fee prior to CAS issuance, with the balance payable in instalments thereafter. While payment of a minimum of 50% of the net tuition fee is the standard requirement, a higher than minimum payment may often be perceived as a very strong indicator of a student’s commitment to their study in the UK and consequently this helps them to demonstrate their credibility as a genuine student – a critical factor in both the University application process and the UK visa application process.

While the University does not presently require an applicant to pay a deposit higher than the minimum 50%, we nevertheless strongly recommend that applicants do pay a higher than minimum 50% deposit wherever possible, especially where our official and highly trusted representatives recommend this course of action as a result of their significant knowledge and experience of the market and sector.

Please be aware that it is the University’s decision to sponsor a student (issue a CAS) or not, and an integral part of that evaluation lies in having satisfactory evidence of the credibility of a genuine student, including the ability to finance their studies and living costs.

The easiest and quickest way to pay is online using our online payment portal, you will need Student Name, Student ID and Date of birth in order to do this. Select tuition fees and enter the amount you want to pay and continue through the payment pages. Please watch the videos below for guidance:

Students can now pay tuition fees using the below links for payments:

The easiest and quickest way to pay is online using the Online Payment Facility, you will need Student Name, Student ID and Date of birth in order to do this. Select Accommodation fees and enter the amount you want to pay and continue through the payment pages to complete.

If you need an invoice, please contact hub@uws.ac.uk

Tuition and Accommodation fees for the current academic year can be set up for instalments, you can create payment plan by choosing the drop-down box for recurring card. Payments will automatically be taken on the due dates of the instalments selected. 

Please see guidance in video below before setting up a payment plan.

Students can now pay tuition fees using the below links for payments:

Please login to our online payment portal and choose the option for the term you started e.g. September 2023 enrolment you should choose T1 Plan 202324.  You will then be shown the number of instalments and payment values.

Yes, most students setup a payment plan at enrolment. You should choose the option of 'tuition fees' and enter the full amount of your tuition fees (less any deposits) and the system will calculate your instalments.

If a payment plan had been set up, you would have received an email confirmation. Please check your emails for this (including junk/spam).

You would have received an email to say that your payment had failed and will be taken again in 72 hours.

Please also ensure your card has not expired or a new card has been provided to you, which has not been updated on our portal. To update your card details please use this link.

If the second attempt fails, then you must make an immediate payment for this amount within 5 days to avoid a sanction being applied to your account.

If you have now made your payment, please ignore this automatic email.

If this payment was due for a payment plan - Please also ensure your card has not expired or a new card has been provided to you which has not been updated on our portal. To update your card details please use this link.

A second attempt at claiming this payment will be made within 72 hours.

If this is unsuccessful a second time, then you must make an immediate payment for this amount within 5 days to avoid a sanction being applied to your account.

If this is for an immediate payment, then funds will not have been taken from your account and we ask that you try again.

If you have now made your payment, please ignore this automatic email.

If paying via our online payment facility, then an email receipt will have been sent automatically by the online system. Please check your emails for this (including junk/spam).

Please click on this link to amend payment card details.

We do not offer this facility but do use a recurring card payment system which is linked to a debit/credit card. An instalment plan can be set up using your chosen card, payments are then automatically taken on the due dates of the instalments.

Please see guidance in video below before setting up a payment plan.

How to setup a payment plan (video)

Students can now pay tuition fees using the below links for payments:

If you are having difficulty paying your invoice, then please contact our hub at hub@uws.ac.uk and they will provide you with a form to complete and you should also send supporting documents to evidence your claims.

If you have now paid or set up a payment plan after the date of the letter, then please ignore.

If you have not yet paid, then please pay the invoice using the following payment links:

Anyone, for example: Student/Self, Employer, Friend, Guardian, Other Family, Parent, Spouse/Partner, Sponsor. Please note:  the payee will have access to your personal details and must only share with trusted sources.

No, there is no charge.

If your question has not been answered above, then please email hub@uws.ac.uk quoting your student ID and issue.

Please complete a refund form and return to refunds@uws.ac.uk - allowing 14 days from date of receipt for this to be processed.

Download Refund Form (doc)

Please check to see if the difference between what you have been charged and what should be charged matches your scholarship or alumni if so, please contact admissions@uws.ac.uk providing them with a copy of your offer letter.

Please also check to see if you have been added to incorrect course or modules as this may affect on your tuition fee.  If incorrect, please contact your programme leader as they will amend if needed and once amended this will recalculate your tuition fee.

Please arrange to receive a withdrawal form from your programme leader as soon as possible. The date on the withdrawal form will be the date used for recalculating your fees. If official paperwork not completed on a timely basis this may have an impact on fees charged.

SAAS funded students must apply to SAAS each year for funding prior to starting with your course. If you have not applied for funding, please apply now:

Scottish Students: Student Awards Agency Scotland - SAAS - Funding Your Future

Once you have received your award letter, please check your tuition fee funding on your award letter will cover the cost of your full tuition fees. If there is a funding gap, you should setup a payment plan as soon as possible. Please see FAQ:  How to setup a payment plan for guidance to set this up.

SLC funded students must apply each year for funding prior to starting with your course. If you have not applied for funding, please apply now

Please ensure your sponsor has completed the Confirmation of Sponsorship form (see link below).

Once completed please email to: companyaccounts@uws.ac.uk

*Please note: Your form will be rejected unless purchase order number quoted.

Confirmation of Sponsorship Form (doc)

Last updated: 22/08/2023