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Tuition fee schedule

The calculation of your tuition fee is based upon:

  • the programme you are following
  • your mode of attendance (full- or part-time)
  • your fee status (Home or Overseas)

The Tuition Fees apply to full time students and are pro-rated accordingly for part-time students.

Find out more about your fees:

    When do I pay?

    You must pay your Tuition Fees in full at or before registration unless the following applies to you:

    • You are receiving a loan from one of the Student Finance Authorities
    • You have provided evidence of sponsorship from an approved sponsor
    • You are eligible to pay the tuition fees in instalments (please see below)
    • Alternative payment arrangements are set out in your Offer Letter.
    • If you pay by module, you must pay the relevant module fee before or at registration

    Payment by instalment?

    You may pay your Tuition Fees to the University in two instalments if all of the following conditions apply:

    • You are charged the full amount of the Tuition Fee at the start of your Programme (i.e. you are not billed by module); and
    • the amount of the Tuition Fees owed at enrolment is greater than £2,000 per year; and your Programme runs for longer than 10 weeks.

    If this applies to you, the instalments must be paid as follows:

    • First instalment 50% (of the fees you are liable for) - Before or at registration at the latest.
    • Second instalment 50% (of the fees you are liable for) - The first day of term 2.

     

    International Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Students

    If you are self-funding you must pay the required fees before or on the day of registration.

    The tuition fees are payable in two installments (50% if the total fee is £2000 or above – below £2000 must be paid in full)

    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) before or on the day of registration.
    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) in:
      > January if you start in September
      > April if you start in January

    Fee Tables and Policy

    Pay your fees

    UK/EU/Channel Island Undergraduates

    If you are taking a tuition fee loan, you need to make sure you have applied before your course starts and also note that you need to make a loan application after each year of study for the following academic year.  If you do not do this, you may be personally liable for payment of the fees.

    Student finance for undergraduates

    Login or register for student finance

    If you are from a Channel Island or the Isle of Man you'll need to seek guidance with your island education offices.

    If you are self-funding you must pay the required fees before or on the day of registration.

    The tuition fees are payable in two instalments (50% if the total fee is £2000 or above – below £2000 must be paid in full)

    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) before or on the day of registration.
    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) in January.


    Fee Tables and Policy

    Pay your fees

    UK/EU/Channel Island Postgraduate Students

    If you are self-funding you must pay the required fees before or on the day of registration.

    The tuition fees are payable in two instalments (50% if the total fee is £2000 or above – below £2000 must be paid in full)

    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) before or on the day of registration.
    • 50% (of the fees you are liable for) in January.

    If you have been approved a postgraduate tuition fee loan from Student Finance your tuition fees are payable in 3 instalments:

    Autumn Start

    Spring Start

    • 33% in Sept/Oct
    • 33% in January
    • 34% in April
    • 33% in January
    • 33% in April
    • 34% in Sept/Oct

    You should receive your loan on the 1st day of each term and you should make payments within 5 days of receiving your loan.
    If you default on payment you are at risk of suspension.

    If your tuition fee loan is not approved by registration you will need to contact credit control to set up a payment plan of 3 instalments.

    studentcreditcontrol@reading.ac.uk

    Fee Tables and Policy

    Pay your fees

    Research students (all residency types)

    Fees for research students depend on whether you are a UK, EU or international student, and differ across disciplines. 

    The tuition fees are payable in two instalments (50% if the total fee is £2000 or above – below £2000 must be paid in full)

    • 50% paid by you before or on the day of registration, it is your choice which payment method you use for the first instalment.
    • 50% on the first day of the second term.

    If you are receiving a Government loan tuition fees are payable in three instalments:

    • 33% at the beginning of Term 1
    • 33% at the beginning of Term 2
    • 34% at the beginning of Term 3

    Overtime (writing up) fees cannot be paid in instalments (Any fee under £2000 must be paid in full.)

    Fee Tables and Policy

    Pay your fees

    Not sure of your fee?

    Applicants:

    If you are a new student and you are unsure of the fee for your course, please refer to your offer letter or contact the Admissions Office.

    If you'd like a fee assessment to determine if you're a home or international student, please contact Student Fees studentfees@reading.ac.uk.

    Undergraduate Programmes: ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk
    Postgraduate Programmes: pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk
    PGCE/School Direct: teachertraining@reading.ac.uk
    Pre-Sessional Programmes: psadmissions@reading.ac.uk
    International Foundation Programme: ifpadmissions@reading.ac.uk


    Current Students:

    Tuition fees for most students are fixed for the duration of their degree. The main exception to this is for Home PhD students. If you are a returning student you can find out your fees via the Financial Statement on your RISIS Portal.

    The Student Fees team at the University can give you help and advice about paying your tuition fees. 

    studentfees@reading.ac.uk

    Or

    If you are having financial difficulty with paying your fees please contact student credit control to discuss.

    studentcreditcontrol@reading.ac.uk

    Need further help or advice?

    Payment FAQ’S

    If you have any queries about whether you have been charged the correct fee, please consult the Student Fees Administrator, Carrington Building (studentfees@reading.ac.uk).

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