Tuition fees for international students at Kingston University

How much will my course cost?

Tuition fees at Kingston University vary according to which course or programme you have decided to study and whether you are eligible to pay the overseas or home student fees. For the exact tuition fee price, please visit the course page of the degree you are interested in. More information about undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees can also be found on our website.

Please note: Fees are effective from 1 August in the academic year in which you begin your studies. Most fees increase each year, in line with inflation. All fees are in pounds sterling (£) and are for one academic year, not the whole course.

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Should I pay international or home fee rates?

You must submit an application before we can make a decision on your fee status.

If we make you an offer to study at Kingston, we will automatically assign you a fee status or ask you to complete an Online Fee Task (OFT) via the Online Student Information System (OSIS). If we need additional information, or have reason to believe information has been provided in error, we may ask you via email for further details to help us with your fee status assessment.

You will receive an email from us which gives details of your assigned fee status and how to query the outcome if you believe it to be incorrect.

Visit the UKCISA website to find out more about how we assess fee status for applicants.

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I'm an EU national, which fee should I pay?

EU nationals applying for university places in England are charged International fees at universities.

If you are an EU national who has pre-settled/settled status you are likely to be eligible for Home fee status and financial support from Student Finance England. Otherwise the International fees will apply.

The International fee applies to EU nationals starting in or after the 2021/22 academic year. If you are an existing/continuing EU student, you will continue to be funded until you graduate or withdraw from your course.

When and how should I pay my tuition fee?

You must pay your full tuition fee before you enrol as a student at Kingston University, unless you choose to pay 50% by instalments according to the University's payment plan**. 

If you choose to pay by instalment, you will pay:

  • at least 50% of the tuition fees before you start enrolment 
  • the remaining fee by instalment in line with the University's payment plan**

In order to pay by instalment you will need to set up a Recurring Card Payment (RCP) instruction using an International or a UK-issued card before you complete your online enrolment.

Depending on the course you choose to study, you may also be required to pay a deposit. 

** Payment methods differ for students applying for preparatory courses offered by the International Study Centre and for Study Abroad students.

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Do I need to pay a deposit to study at Kingston?

Some international students are required to pay a deposit to confirm their place to study at Kingston University. In this section you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about tuition fee deposits.

Who should pay a tuition fee deposit?

If you are a postgraduate taught (masters) applicants who require a Student Visa, you must pay a £5,000 deposit to confirm your place and be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

The deposit is treated as part of the first instalment of your tuition fee.

Deposit payment exclusions

You are not required to pay the deposit if:

  • you are a Masters by Research, MPhil, or PhD student;
  • you are an undergraduate student;
  • you do not require a Student Visa to study at Kingston University;
  • your studies are being sponsored by your government or a company (evidence of your sponsorship must be provided); or
  • you are receiving funding/a student loan from Lånekassen, US Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program) (evidence must be provided);
  • you are receiving a student loan from a regulated student loan scheme (evidence of your student loan for the full fee amount must be provided).

When should I pay the deposit?

You should pay the deposit within 21 working days of receiving your unconditional offer and by the 27 November 2024 CAS request deadline at the latest for January 2025 admission.

If you have a conditional offer, please send us your results as soon as you can. You can upload copies of your results through the Online Student Information System (OSIS).

When we have checked that you meet the conditions of your offer, you will receive an unconditional offer to study at Kingston. You will have 21 working days to accept the offer and confirm your place by paying the £5,000 deposit.

For any deposits paid after 21 working days, places will be reviewed subject to course vacancies.

Can I pay the deposit after the CAS request deadline?

You must pay your deposit before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). If you don't think that you can make payment before the CAS request deadline (27 November 2024), please contact the CAS team to discuss your situation.

How do I pay the deposit?

You can pay your deposit via Flywire, our international payment partner. It is a simple, secure and quick way to make a payment in your local currency without incurring any additional merchant/service charges. Alternatively, you can pay using a UK-issued card via our Payment Portal.

Will I receive a receipt confirming my deposit payment?

You will be emailed a payment receipt if you have personally made the payment on-line or via Flywire. If the payment is made on your behalf by a third party and they have used their own email address, not yours, you can still request a receipt via the Student HUB.

Is the deposit refundable?

Up until the point that you have been issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), the £5,000 deposit is fully refundable.

When a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) has been issued to you, the £5,000 deposit payment is non-refundable. 

If a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) has been issued the £5,000 deposit payment will only be refunded in the following circumstances:

  • If you don't receive your Student Visa for reasons the University considers were beyond your control and you can provide sufficient documentary evidence.
  • The University declines to issue a CAS
  • If your CAS is withdrawn for any reason other than, where it is confirmed that fraud has taken place.
  • A visa refusal is successfully appealed, but it is too late for the applicant to start their studies at Kingston University on time.

How do I request a refund of my deposit?

To request a refund, you must email us at cas@kingston.ac.uk.

If you have been issued with a CAS, appeals for refunds must be made within three months of the start date specified on your CAS and include documentary evidence to support your case.

Refunds may be considered at the University's sole discretion.

All refunds will be paid to the original payee by the same method that the payment was made.

Is my deposit refundable if I withdraw from my course after arrival in the UK?

If you have paid more than the required £5,000, you can request to have the additional monies refunded. Refunds for withdrawals that incur no fee liability will be less the £5,000 tuition fee deposit paid.

How long does it take for my deposit to be refunded?

The refund policy is 28 days from the date of receipt of the refund request and the appropriate supporting documentation.

When are the rest of my fees due after paying my deposit?

You are required to pay at least 50% of your tuition fee when you start enrolment.

Enrolment is the process you need to complete in order to become an official Kingston University student. There are several steps to complete during this process. Paying a minimum of 50% of your full year course fees in cleared funds is one of the steps.

Online enrolment opens for January 2025 start courses in November 2024. It is at this point that you will be required to pay a minimum of 50% (inclusive of your deposit).

For more information on paying your fees please see our how to pay your fees webpage.

Do I have to pay a deposit if have received a scholarship from Kingston University?

You are required to pay the £5,000 deposit unless you fall into one of the deposit payment exclusion categories.

Deposit payment exclusions

You are not required to pay the deposit if:

  • you are a Masters by Research, MPhil, or PhD student;
  • you are an undergraduate student;
  • you do not require a Student Visa to study at Kingston University;
  • your studies are being sponsored by your government or a company (evidence of your sponsorship must be provided); or
  • you are receiving funding/a student loan from Lånekassen, US Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program) (evidence must be provided);
  • you are receiving a student loan from a regulated student loan scheme (evidence of your student loan for the full fee amount must be provided).

Will you keep my deposit if I defer my place to the next intake?

Deposits are held for a maximum of two years, during which time you are expected to register with the University.

In the event that you defer study to a later academic session (within the 2-year period), the deposit may be transferred to the new intake. After two years, the deposit will be non- transferrable and non-refundable and will be retained by the University.  

I need more information about fees and funding

It is important that you understand the financial commitment of studying in the UK and find out about the financial support that may be available to you as an International student. A good place to start is our Money Matters guide.

The Money Matters guide explains the different fees and highlight expenses you will encounter as a student at Kingston. It also outline some of the funding that's available to you and how to apply for it.

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