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International Fees & Finance

Fees & Funding for International Students

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international students looking to study with us. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Our fees for the 2025/26 years are set out below.

After you have paid your deposit or provided your sponsorship letter, the fee balance will be due as follows:

  • You can pay the balance of your fees in full before or at registration
  • For January 2025 and May 2025 intakes ONLY - you can request the opportunity to pay your remaining fees in 5 equal instalments starting in March (for January intake) or July (for May intake) Your offer letter will indicate how much you need to pay for the first year of the course. Details around the Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) and related matters are available via our visa and immigration page. 

 

Details of financial assistance are available via our scholarships page.

Tuition Fees

Undergraduate Tuition Fees

Postgraduate Tuition Fees

DBA, PhD, MRes Fees

Additional Information for International Students

Updates for EU Students

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  • How To Pay

    Tuition Fees

    If you (or your parents/family) are responsible for paying your fees there are a number of ways to pay your tuition fees, including online, by wire transfer, or using a credit card.

    We recommend that you pay your fees online using TransferMate. TransferMate is an easy-to-use online payment process that offers a secure, fast and affordable way to make your international payments to the University of Cumbria. TransferMate allows you to pay your fees free of charge (with no international sender or receiver fees) and provides 24-hour online tracking of all payments.

    Access TransferMate

  • How to Pay

    Sponsored Students

    If you are a sponsored student and a government or other organisation (i.e. someone who is NOT a friend/relative or from the Student Loans Company) is responsible for payment of all or part of your tuition fee, the University will send an invoice to your sponsor on your behalf.

    Detailed information about paying your fees can be accessed via our International Payments Guide.

    If you would like to discuss the option of a payment plan, please contact the university’s finance office at accountsreceivableteam@cumbria.ac.uk.

  • How to Pay

    Accommodation Fees

    If you are a new international student, you must book your university accommodation before you travel as this information is needed by the University and for your visa. You must also live less than one hour’s travel from your campus of study.

    If you choose to live in one of our halls of residence you must pay your full fees upfront. Find out more about your options and rates on our Accommodation Hub.

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Payment Information

Information for Government Sponsored or Scholarship Students

Fee Deposit Policy

Further Financial Support

Get in Touch

There’s a lot to consider when making the decision to study overseas, and naturally, you’ll have many questions about your finances and life in the UK. Please consult below for the appropriate contact details.

For general queries about studying as an International Student at the University of Cumbria, please contact our International Development Office. Email: international@cumbria.ac.uk.

For queries about the application process or your first-year’s course fees, please contact International Admissions: international.admissions@cumbria.ac.uk.

For queries about the payment of international student fees, that cannot be answered by Admissions or the IDO please contact our Accounts Receivable team. Email: accountsreceivableteam@cumbria.ac.uk.

For queries about continuing years’ course fees, please see our finance pages or contact fees@cumbria.ac.uk.