International financial information

International tuition fees

Tuition Fees for international students will be determined in light of the following criteria:

• Cost of provision
• Market testing against a set of benchmark competitor Higher Education providers
• Regional and national skills priorities
• Consideration of bursaries, scholarships, fee waivers and any other discounts as part of the overall fee structure

International student fees 2018/19**

The tuition fees shown are for a single year of study for new international students in 2018/19.

Undergraduate fees**

The full-time undergraduate fee for new international students in 2018/19 will be £12,950 per annum (per year). For part-time, fees will be calculated at £1,619 per 15 credit module, per annum.

Postgraduate fees**

The full-time PGCE fee in 2018/19 will be £12,950. Individual course fees can be found on the course pages.

Part-time study

Part-time students will pay half of the full-time fee in Year 1 and half of the full-time in Year 2.

International student fees 2017/18**

The tuition fees shown are for a single year of study for new international students in 2017/18.

Undergraduate Fees**

The full-time undergraduate fee for new international students in 2017/18 will be £11,600 per annum (per year). For part-time, fees will be calculated at £1,452 per 15 credit module, per annum.

Postgraduate Fees**

The full-time PGCE fee in 2017/18 will be £11,600. Individual course fees can be found on the course pages.

Part-time study

Part-time students will pay half of the full-time fee in Year 1 and half of the full-time in Year 2.

Graduate Courses

Please note; the tuition fees stated are for UK and EU students for 2017-18 entry. For the International fees, please contact studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk 

Taught Doctorates

Pre-thesis

• DTh - The total cost of the pre-thesis stage is £5,000. The annual fee for the thesis stage is £1,998 per annum. Total cost of the programme is £12,992.
• EdD - Only the full-time route is available for International Students. Full-time fees International students is £11,000 per annum. Total cost for the programme is £33,000.
• DCA - The total cost of the pre-thesis stage is £12,000. The annual fee for the thesis stage is £1,998 per annum. Total cost of the programme is £19,992.
• DBA - The total cost of the pre-thesis stage is £13,000. The annual fee for the thesis stage is £1,998 per annum. Total cost of the programme is £20,992.

Thesis stage - part-time fee per annum

• DTh - £1,998
• EdD - £1,998
• DCA - £1,998
• DBA - £1,998

Research Doctorates

MPhil and PhD programmes

Some students will take the preparation for Research module which has a fee of £500. Thereafter, fees are chargeable for a maximum of three years for full-time and six years for part-time.

• Full-time - £3,996 (Non-EU £11,000)
• Part-time - £1,998 (Non-EU £5,500)
• An "Until completion fee" equivalent to £100 per month is chargeable thereafter for writing up until completion. The fee will be billed annually at the start of each writing-up year.

Please note that all fees quoted are for new students starting in 2017/18 academic year and will be subject to an inflationary rise in subsequent years.

PhD by Works in the Public Domain (one year part-time) £1998 (Non-EU £5,500) plus non-refundable reading fee of £500

Prof Doc by Contribution to Practice (two years part-time) £1998 (Non-EU £5,500) per annum plus non-refundable reading fee of £500

International student fees - 2016/17

The tuition fees shown are for a single year of study for new international students in 2016/17.

Undergraduate Fees

The full-time undergraduate fee for new international students in 2016/17 will be £11,300 per annum (per year). For part-time, fees will be calculated at £1,410 per 15 credit module, per annum.

Postgraduate Fees

The full-time PGCE fee in 2016/17 will be £11,300.

Students from the United States of America should note that the University of Winchester is eligible to certify loan applications for the Federal Family Education Loan Programme (FFELP).

Canadian students should be aware that the University of Winchester is also able to process any documentation that requires official college certification as part of an application for financial assistance.

Fees for Study Abroad students from partner US institutions are available on request.

International Foundation Programme

The fees for 2016/17 are as follows:

• International Foundation Programme £9,000 per year or £4,500 per semester
• 12 Week Pre-Sessional Programme £3,550
• 6 Week Pre-Sessional Programme £1,775

Taught Doctorates

Pre thesis - 240 credits

• DTh - Students complete 4 modules of 60 credits each, normally over three years. The total cost of the pre-thesis stage is £12,000. The average annual fee is £4,000 but you will be charged on a modular basis for the number of modules you will complete each academic year.
• EdD - The fee for 120 credits is £6,000. The pre-thesis stage consists of 240 credits with a total cost of £12,000. Students are billed on a modular basis when they register for the module.
• DCA - Students complete 2 modules each of 120 credits. Each module takes one year and costs £6,000
• DBA - £6,000 per annum during the taught phase - years 1 and 2

Thesis stage - part-time fee per annum

• DTh - £6,850
• EdD - £3,000
• DCA - £6,850
• DBA - £3,000

Research Doctorates

MPhil and PhD programmes

• Full-time - £11,000
• Part-time - £5,500

Terms and conditions

It is important that fees are paid on time. If all or a proportion of fees or charges remain unpaid after the due date relevant to your chosen method of payment, charges and/or sanctions may be imposed which could affect your studies.

If you withdraw from your course or interrupt your studies, in certain instances a refund of fees may be due.

Tuition Costs

For International Students will be determined in light of the following criteria:

• Cost of provision
• Market testing against a set of benchmark competitor HE providers
• Alignment to the Strategic Plan
• The need to stimulate additional demand where required
• Regional and National skills priorities
• Consideration of bursaries, scholarships, fee waivers and any other discounts as part of the overall fee structure

Non-payment of fees

If you are unable to pay fees on the due date, it is imperative that you contact the Finance Office as soon as possible. It is usually possible to arrange a payment plan and this will avoid the University taking further action against you to recover what you owe.

The Finance Office is located on the first floor of the Main Building and is open from 10.00 to 15.00 Monday to Friday. If you wish to discuss payment, please contact the Income Team on +44 (0)1962 827265.

The University will impose a £50 administration fee for failure to pay within 7 days of the payment due date or return of an unpaid cheque. Please refer to the Regulations for the Payment of University Fees document and the University's Debt Management Policy for further details. Both documents can be found here.

Tuition Fee deposit refund policy for international students

Tuition Fee deposits will be refunded if a student is unsuccessful with their visa application and can produce a valid, official visa refusal letter.

Please refer to the Refund of Tuition Fee Deposits for International Students document here for further details

In certain cases where a student withdraws from a course or interrupts study, a refund of fees may be due. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Payment of University Fees in our policies and procedures section. If a student wishes to withdraw or interrupt then it is their responsibility to contact Registry and complete the relevant paperwork.