Paying your tuition fees

If a sponsor is paying your fees

You should let us know their details when you enrol. This information should be provided at the start of each year of study.

Sponsors are usually expected to pay the fees in full at the start of each year.

If you're self-funding your studies

You'll need to pay your fees directly to the University. You can pay in instalments, depending on the amount, duration of your studies, and whether you have a history of late payments. This is an automatic concession and does not have to be arranged with the Fees Office.

Home students

• If you're starting in September or October: three equal instalments are due in October, January and April.
• If you're starting in January: three equal instalments are due in January, April and July.
• If you're starting between April and June: three equal instalments are due in April, July and October.

International students

• If you're starting in September or October: the instalments are due in October (50%), January (50%).
• If you're starting in January: the instalments are due in January (50%), April (50%).
• If you're starting in any other month the instalment dates are based on your start date: 50% by the last day of the first month and 50% by the last day of the fourth month.

We reserve the right to refuse instalment arrangements for students with a history of late payments to the University.

• More information on paying the University

PGCE applicants

Instalments are paid by the Student Loans Company (SLC) by bank transfer directly to the University. The SLC will make the first payment once we've informed them that you have arrived at the University.

Online courses

For our 100 per cent online Master programmes in management, business administration, public administration and computer science
there is a different process for paying your fees.

• Find out about paying fees for courses offered through online.york.ac.uk

If you require a Student Visa

If you require a Student Visa (gov.uk) to study in the UK, you need to provide proof that you can support yourself and pay for your course (this will vary depending on your circumstances).

Payment methods

Payments can be made online by credit/debit card. You can also pay by direct debit or bank transfer, and make international payments via Flywire.

We do not accept cash payments for tuition fees or accommodation.

Paying for your accommodation

When you apply for your accommodation or accept your room, you may need to make an advanced payment – this will be detailed in your room offer email.

• Find out more about paying for your accommodation