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.

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.

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.

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?

When should I pay the deposit?

Can I pay the deposit after the CAS request deadline?

How do I pay the deposit?

Will I receive a receipt confirming my deposit payment?

Is the deposit refundable?

How do I request a refund of my deposit?

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

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

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

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

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

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.