International undergraduate fees

Tuition fees for 2023–24 academic year

Some courses charge different fees and you should confirm the tuition fee for the course you are applying for by using our course finder.

Tuition fees are usually charged on an academic year / annual basis, depending on a student’s tuition fee status and the applicable fee regime. Fees will be subject to an annual review, and may increase annually throughout the student’s period of enrolment on the course (subject to any maximum regulated tuition fee limit).

Fees for international students at partner colleges

Fees for international students studying at the university's partner colleges are set by the colleges, not the university. You should therefore contact your partner college for information on course fees.

Paying your international tuition fee deposit

The tuition fee deposit for academic year 2023-24 is £3,000.

Courses starting in January 2023

Self-funded international students who require a UK visa to study at the university are required to pay a deposit in order for the university to issue a Confirmation for Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required in order to apply for a visa. International students can either pay their remaining tuition fees in full at the start of their course or in three instalments, in accordance with these deadlines.

If you are starting your course with us in September 2023 a deposit of £3,000 is payable and the deadlines for the three instalments are:

• 50% of total fees paid by 31 October 2023
• A further 25% of total fees paid by 31 January 2024
• The final 25% of total fees paid by 30 April 2024.

If you are starting your course with us in January 2024 or September 2024 a deposit of £5,000 is required to be paid in order for the university to issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, with remaining tuition fees to be paid either in full.

If you are starting your course with us in January 2024 the deadlines for the two instalments will be:

• 50% of fee by 28 February 2024
• Remaining balance to be paid by 31 May 2024.

If you are starting your course with us in September 2024 the deadlines for the two instalments will be:

• 50% of fee by end 31 October 2024
• Remaining balance to be paid by 31 January 2025.

The deposit is subject to review, but the minimum amount of £5,000 will still apply from January 2024.

Your tuition fee deposit should be paid using the University of Brighton’s payment service, powered by our partner Flywire, which allows you to pay in the currency of your choice in a simple and secure way.

Certain categories of students are not required to pay a deposit.

The deposit is generally considered non-refundable, but will be refunded in certain circumstances.

To find out more please see our international tuition fee deposit refund policy.

Paying the rest of your tuition fees

You can pay your fees in full as soon as you have accepted your offer, if you choose.

Alternatively, following the payment of your deposit, if required, you must pay your remaining tuition fees in 3 instalments. If you are starting your course with us in September 2023 the deadlines for the 3 instalments will be:

• 50% of total fees paid by 31 October 2023.
• A further 25% of total fees paid by 31 January 2024.
• The final 25% of total fees paid by 30 April 2024.

As an example, if your total fees for the 2023-24 academic year are £15,462, your instalment plan will look like this if you are required to pay a deposit:

*based on a September 2023 start date.

Or, for example, your instalment plan will look like this if you are not required to pay a deposit:

*based on a September 2023 start date.

If you do not pay your fees by each deadline, the university may act to recover the fees, as outlined in the university’s Tuition Fee Policy.

Courses starting in January 2024

We will publish deposit and instalment details for courses starting in January 2024 no later than 1 November 2023.

Fully or partially officially sponsored international students

If a third-party sponsor is paying your fees, you should provide their invoicing details via Student View. A scanned copy of a financial guarantee will be acceptable.

Sponsors should ensure that student fees are paid in full by 1 November of the relevant academic year, or within four weeks of the student’s course start date if this is later than 1 November.

As a student you remain ultimately responsible for the payment of your tuition fees, including where a sponsorship agreement has been approved (refer to the Student Contract).

How to pay

All tuition fee payments, including deposits, should be made using the university’s payment platform operated by Flywire.

If a third party sponsor is paying your fees, you should provide their invoicing details via Student View. A scanned copy of a financial guarantee will be acceptable.

As a student you remain ultimately responsible for the payment of your tuition fees, including where a sponsorship agreement has been approved (see the Student Contract).

What is included in the fees?

Mandatory requirements for your course are covered by the tuition fees. These include things such as health or criminal record checks, specialist materials and mandatory field trips.

Optional field trips, accommodation and course materials are not included in the tuition fees and you will need to pay for these yourself. Please contact the school that delivers your course about possible extra costs before you apply.