FAQ's About Tuition Fees

The following FAQs are for guidance only.  You are advised to read the tuition fee payment policy in full.

How do I know how much my fees are going to be?
Where can I pay my fees?
Can I pay my fees directly to the University’s bank account?
When will I receive my tuition fee invoice?
Do I need to pay my tuition fees before I start my course?
Can I pay by instalment?
Where and when do I need to hand in my SLC notification letter?
What is my deadline for applying to the SLC for a tuition fee loan?
I have arranged to pay my fees by direct debit; when will payments be collected from my bank account?
My fees are being paid by my employer or other organisation; when do I notify the fees office?
Do I have to provide a sponsor letter every year?
How do I get a receipt for my payment?
I am a full-time undergraduate on my placement year; do I still have to pay tuition fees?
How do I apply for a tuition fee refund?
I am a self funding Overseas student; do I have to pay my fees in full at registration?
I have applied for a Career Development Loan. Do I need to set anything up on the online enrolment system?

How do I know how much my fees are going to be?

The cost of your tuition fees will depend upon the course you are undertaking and your fee classification.  For a full list of fees go to www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/1112.pdf

 Where can I pay my fees?

You can choose several online payment options during online enrolment and you can also pay at any of the cash offices - for details of locations go to  www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/cashoffice.html

 Can I pay my fees directly to the University’s bank account? 

For details go to www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/bacsetc.html

When will I receive my tuition fee invoice?

The University does not issue tuition fee invoices to students.

 Do I need to pay my tuition fees before I start my course?

Yes, if you have not taken out a tuition fee loan or are not fully funded by another organisation.  Please see the tuition fee payment policy for full details: www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/payment_policy_1112.pdf

Can I pay by instalment?

Yes, you can pay your tuition fees by instalment.  Please see section 6.5 of the tuition fee payment policy for details. www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/payment_policy_1112.pdf

 Where and when do I need to hand in my SLC notification letter?

The University of Ulster does not require this letter; your information will be electronically received from the SLC by the University.

 What is my deadline for applying to the SLC for a tuition fee loan?

You can apply for a tuition fee loan at any stage during the academic year. However, if the University has not received electronic confirmation from the SLC by 15th November you will be deemed to be self funding until this confirmation is received.

 I have arranged to pay my fees by direct debit, when will payments be collected from my bank account?

Please see the tuition fee payment policy for details www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/payment_policy_1112.pdf

 My fees are being paid by my employer or other organisation; when do I notify the fees office?

You must provide a sponsor letter from your employer in advance of online enrolment in order to become registered with the University. If your sponsor is only paying part of your fees you must pay the balance in full or sign up to an instalment plan at enrolment.

 Do I have to provide a sponsor letter every year?

Yes.

 How do I get a receipt for my payment?

If you have paid via the online payment system, a receipt will automatically be e-mailed to the e-mail address supplied when the payment was made. If you have paid by cash, cheque or banker's draft you should request a receipt at the time of making the payment.  If you require a receipt for payment by bank transfer, you should call the Cashiers’ Office on your campus. For contact details go to www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/cashoffice.html

Please be aware that it can take up to two weeks if it is an overseas transfer.

I am a full-time undergraduate on my placement year; do I still have to pay tuition fees?

Yes, tuition fees are due for the placement year:

Home Students:  Application for financial assistance towards tuition fees can be made to your local Education and Library Board.

EU Students:  Application for financial assistance towards tuition fees can be made to the Student Finance Services European Team.

How do I apply for a tuition fee refund?

If you drop modules, take a leave of absence, withdraw from your course or have overpaid for any other reason you may be entitled to a tuition fee refund. Please note that you must complete a Student Record amendment form and have the registration record updated in order to adjust the fee amount payable. Only then will a refund payment be processed. Refunds are paid by BACS transfer to UK bank accounts. The refund application form can be downloaded at www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/pdfs/feesrefund.pdf

I am a self funding Overseas student; do I have to pay my fees in full at registration?

Yes, tuition fees must be paid in full at registration. If you are unable to pay your tuition fees in full, a minimum deposit of £2,000 must be paid and an instalment plan set up for the balance at registration in order to be registered. Please see the payment options detailed in section 6 of the payment policy  www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/payment_policy_1112.pdf

I have applied for a Career Development Loan (CDL),  do I need to set anything up on the online enrolment system?

If you have not yet received notification of eligibility, you will need to sign up to an alternative payment plan.

If you have been awarded a CDL , you will receive a breakdown of your CDL with the amounts and dates that payments will be made to the University. Please bring in a copy of this to the tuition fees office. Any refund due to you will be paid on completion of a refund application form.

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