Our Student Finance Team are available to help you whilst you are studying with us. You can contact the Finance Team via Ask4Help Online on the Student Portal.
Self-Funding Students
We are committed to assisting you in your studies wherever possible. If you are experiencing any unforeseen financial difficulties in paying your Tuition Fees, you must contact the Finance Team for support and advice as soon as possible.
For more information on what to do if managing your finances becomes a challenge, visit Money and Finance in Ask4Help Online on your Student Portal to see how the University can help.
If you are a sponsored student, please see the relevant section below before making any payments.
Please note, if you are a Student Route visa student and have made an additional payment after you have been issued a CAS, you do not need to contact us to amend your CAS. You should provide any additional payment receipts as proof of further funds when you submit your visa application.
For all payment-related information and to make a payment, please visit our Make a Payment page.
If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student from the UK, you may be able to receive financial support from the Government to help fund your studies.
The Government currently offers two types of loans that cover:
Note that postgraduate students are responsible for making their own payments, and you can apply for a loan – find more information on this below.
Repayment
Both loans will need to be repaid after your studies, however generally you won’t have to start paying anything back until the April after you have finished your course once you are employed and earning above a specific amount. For more information on when you’ll start repaying, please refer to your student finance repayment plan. Any loan remaining for students from England after 40 years will be written off. Other UK countries such as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different thresholds around repayment.
How to apply
If you would like to find out more information about Student Finance loans and how to apply, please refer to the following:
If you are a full-time international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships or bursaries to help fund your studies at our London Campus.
The total amount that you can receive is dependent upon your nationality, your previous academic achievements abilities and the full-time programme that you choose to study.
Depending on your fee status (Home or International) and study level and delivery (full-time or part-time), you may be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your course. Your deposit amount will be confirmed on your offer letter.
For information on how to pay your deposit and your tuition fees, please visit our Make a Payment page.
For information regarding deposit amounts and payment deadlines, please refer to our payment terms and conditions.
Deposits: £250 of the full tuition fee is due before you can enrol as a student. This will be deducted from your overall tuition fee upon enrolment. Deposits are non-refundable, unless your course is cancelled. Please refer to the terms and conditions for further information.
If you are an alumni student, your deposit will be £100.
Students in receipt of postgraduate loans: An instalment plan will be agreed with you at enrolment to match the payment dates from Student Finance England of your Postgraduate Loan.
For ELCAS scheme students: For programmes starting from May 2025, £250 of the full tuition fee is due before you can enrol as a student. This will be deducted from your overall tuition fee upon enrolment. Deposits are non-refundable, unless your course is cancelled. Please refer to the terms and conditions for further information.
Our international students are required to pay a deposit towards their tuition fees. This information will be detailed in your offer and can be paid through our Flywire payment portal. You can find out more about how to use Flywire to make a payment here.
In addition to your tuition fees, you should allow enough funds cover the following for the duration of your studies as these are not included in your tuition fees:
The actual cost depends on lifestyle and will vary for each individual. International students should refer to the UKVI information on Student visa requirements, including the financial requirements.
For further information regarding living costs and living in London, we recommend visiting The Complete University’s guide to costs for further information. You can also use our student budget calculator and find more information about cost of living here.
Who can submit a refund application?
A refund application can only be submitted by one of the three parties below:
– Student
– Recruiter
– Agent
Refund requests must be submitted via the refund form.
How long will the refund process take?
The refund process can take 3-6 weeks. Please make sure that you monitor your emails for requests of further information. If the refund is due to withdrawal from studies, visa refusal, or university rejection, ensure that you have confirmed this with your recruiter or the registry team. Any delays in providing information or notifying relevant teams will result in refund delays. Submitting multiple forms will not expedite the refund process.
Once my refund is approved, how long will it take for me to receive the funds?
Funds may take up to 15 business days to be delivered to the source. Please note that this timeframe can be affected by bank holidays. If a third party was used for the payment, it is your responsibility to follow up with them directly.
Can my refund be processed to a different account than the one I used for the original payment?
Due to anti-money laundering regulations, we are required to return funds to the original payment source, including any third parties that may have been involved.
I have paid through multiple accounts, where will my funds go?
As part of our compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, we are required to process refunds to the original payment sources. This includes any third-party payment methods involved in the transaction. In cases where multiple payment sources were used for the original purchase, the refund will be allocated proportionally based on the source details.
Please note that:
• If third parties (such as payment providers or financial institutions) were involved in the original transaction, the refund will be returned to them accordingly.
• The breakdown of the refund will reflect the various sources used in the transaction, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Are there any fees applied to my refund?
Fees will differ according to partner university. For full clarification of fees, please refer to the Terms and Conditions outlined in your offer.
Where can I find if I am eligible?
Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions outlined in your offer to determine eligibility including mitigating factors that may affect refund amount. Rejected or reduced refunds will be referred to the Terms and Conditions accepted in the offer.
When will I be contacted regarding my refund?
You will only be contacted regarding your refund application should the refund team require further information or clarification regarding the application (please monitor your emails to prevent delays in the refund process.) The refunds team will also contact you when the refund is approved or rejected with details of reasoning. Please refer to projected refund processing time and refrain from requesting updates.
I’ve submitted my refund form, is there anything else that I need to do?
Once a refund application has been submitted and you have informed either your recruiter or the registry team of intention of refund you do not need to do anything else. Please monitor your emails for requests of further information or clarification. Any delays in providing information or notifying relevant teams will result in refund delays. Submitting multiple forms will not expedite the refund process.
I’ve paid through a third party; will the university be reaching out to them on my behalf?
To comply with anti-money laundering regulations, all refunds must be returned to the original payment source(s), including any third-party services used during the original transaction.
If your original payment involved multiple sources, the refund will be split proportionally and returned to each source accordingly.
Important:
If you used a third-party payment service (such as a friend’s card, a payment platform, or a financial intermediary), it is your responsibility to contact them directly to follow up on the refund once it has been processed.
If a university approved sponsor is paying your fees, you are exempt from paying a deposit providing:
Unfortunately, Northumbria University is not currently able to accept financial guarantee/sponsor letters from students sponsored by:
Students who have financial guarantee letters should follow the instructions in the “Paying your Tuition Fee Deposit” section of this webpage and pay their deposit and tuition fee as a self-funded student would. Should the sponsor subsequently be in a position to pay then the University can accept payment from the sponsor and in return will refund the student.
You can find all the information about the documents you need to apply for a Student Route visa to study in the UK on the gov.uk website here.
It is important that you read this information very carefully including the information on financial requirements to support your visa.
In addition to your tuition fees, you should also allow enough funds to cover your living expenses for the duration of your studies. The actual amount that you will need depends on your lifestyle. For students applying for visas on or after 2 January 2025, the UKVI requires students show £1,483 per month (for 9 months) to support themselves on courses in London.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you hold the correct funds required for your visa application otherwise your visa may be refused.
Our Accommodation Team understand that moving away from home to study at university is a huge part of the student experience. Finding the right accommodation may seem like a big task, but we are here to help support you every step of the way.
London is home to a wide range of accommodation; from ensuite, top-of-the-range residences, to traditional student housing – there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.