Fees and Funding

The tuition fees payable by international students are based on the student's first year of registration and are listed below for undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students. Exceptions to the standard fees are listed separately.

The standard tuition fees for international, commencing a course in 2023-24, are as follows:


Payment options

A number of options are available, to pay tuition fees. Students can either:

  • Sign up to a Direct Debit and make a minimum 25 per cent payment at enrolment, followed by three further bi-monthly payments in November, January and March.
  • Pay the full tuition fee on enrolment.
  • Provide evidence that a sponsor will pay fees on their behalf.

Please also note that 25 per cent of the tuition fee liability, due at enrolment, is non-refundable. For full details of the University’s Withdrawal Policy, please refer to the Student Finance Framework located at qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees.

Paying by direct debit

A minimum amount of 25 per cent of full tuition fees must be paid at enrolment, with the balance being covered by the Direct Debit scheme. This 25 per cent payment is non-refundable. The Direct Debit scheme is only available to those who have a current account with a UK bank which is registered for the Direct Debit scheme.

Paying fees at enrolment

Payment can be made at enrolment either online, in person, or by phone, using a credit or debit card. Payment can also be made by cheque or bank transfer.

Other costs

For some courses, students are required to purchase instruments, equipment or attend field courses, the cost of which is additional to tuition fees.

More information

For any futher information about fees or funding call us on +44 (0)28 9097 3223, email us at studentfinance@qub.ac.uk or use the helpful links below.