International financial information
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 2020/21
The tuition fees shown are for a single year of study for new international students in 2020/21.
Undergraduate fees
The full-time undergraduate fee for new international students in 2020/21 will be £13,500 per annum (per year).
Postgraduate fees
The full-time PGCE fee in 2020/21 will be £13,500. 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.
Taught Doctorates
Part Time International
| Pre-thesis | Thesis | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 | Yr 6 | Total cost | |
| DTh | £6,750 | £6,750 | £6,750 | £6,750 | £6,750 | £6,750 | £40,500 |
Full Time
| 2020/21 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Total cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdD International | £13,500 | £13,500 | £13,500 | £40,500 |
Research Doctorates
MPhil and PhD programmes
Fees are chargeable for a maximum of 3 years for full-time and 6 years for part time. An ‘until completion’ fee of £100 per month is chargeable thereafter. The ‘until completion’ fee will be invoiced at the start of the writing up period on an annual basis and is payable in accordance with our standard payment terms and conditions.
PhD by Works in the Public Domain (one year part time) and Prof Doc by Contribution to Practice (two year part time) are both charged at the standard part time research MPhil/PhD rate for both home/EU and Non-EU students. In addition, the reading fee for these courses is £500 and is non-refundable.
| EU & CI | Non-EU | |
|---|---|---|
| MPhil/PhD - Full time max 3 years | £4,400 | £13,500 |
| MPhil/PhD - Part time max 3 years | £2,200 | £6,750 |
| Preparation for Research | £500 | £500 |
Fee status
To be eligible for Home (UK/EU) fees you must normally be a national of an EU country and have been ordinarily resident during the three years immediately preceding the start of your programme (but not for educational purposes). Alternatively, you must have permanent residency rights in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the below countries during the same period. In both instances, absences in connection with temporary employment are permitted.
- UK
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
Students who are a resident of the following areas solely for the purposes of full-time educational purposes are ineligible to pay fees at the UK/EU rate.
- EEA or the UK
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
Contact us
If you are in doubt as to your fee status, you should contact us using the details below to request a Fee Assessment Form:
Course Enquiries and Applications
University of Winchester
Winchester
Hampshire
United Kingdom
SO22 4NR
Tel: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Fax: +44 (0) 1962 827288
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Making a payment
All international students must pay a Tuition Fee deposit to the University before arrival to enrol on their course. A Fee Deposit Information Sheet will be sent to students detailing the amount of the deposit.
Students will not be issued a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) until this deposit has been received.
Please see our Fee Deposit Information Sheet and our policy Refund of Tuition Fee Deposits 2019/20.
For students funded by Lånekassen, please read our payment terms
How do I pay the Fee Deposit?
There are two options:
1. Online payment
This can be accessed by selecting the link below:
2. Electronic transfer in GBP directly to the University's bank account:
National Westminster Bank Winchester
Sort Code: 55-81-26
Account Number: 00343048
IBAN No.: GB17NWBK55812600343048
Swift Code: NWBKGB2L
Payee: University of Winchester
Please ensure that you quote your student number and name as a reference for your payment.
How do I pay the balance of my Tuition Fee?
Undergraduate Students:
Semester 1 start:
Payment can be made:
- in full by or at enrolment or,
- In two equal instalments by Recurring Card Payment via our online payment portal, due on 1 December 2020 and 1 February 2021.
Semester 2 start:
Tuition fees as due in full by or at enrolment, no instalment options are available
For fees paid in full the University will accept the following forms of payment:
- Most major credit or debit cards (NOT American Express) via our online payment portal
- A Sterling bank transfer
Postgraduate Students:
For postgraduate students commencing studies in Semester 1:
- In full at (re)enrolment
- In two equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on 15 January 2021 and 7 May 2021
- In five equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on the 1st of each month - 1st December 2020 to 1st April 2021 inclusive
For postgraduate students commencing studies in Semester 2:
- In full at (re)enrolment
- In two equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on 7 May 2021 and 1 October 2021
- In five equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on the 1st of each month - 1st April 2021 to 1st August 2021 inclusive
For research students commencing studies in April:
- In full at (re)enrolment
- In two equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on 1 May 2021 and 1 October 2021
- In five equal instalments by RCP. Payments will be taken on the 1st of each month - 1st June 2021 to 1st October 2021 inclusive
Scholarships, bursaries and awards
For information on the bursaries and scholarships available, see our Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards section.
Brexit guidance
We are proud to be a University with an international outlook and remain committed to supporting you during this time of uncertainty as Britain withdraws from the EU. Please click here to read the latest Brexit guidance.
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.