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How to pay your tuition fees

Tuition fees are charged by universities to cover key elements of delivering your course, provide access to course-related facilities, and offer a range of student support services.

When it comes to paying your tuition fees, there are a range of options. You can:

  • Pay the tuition fees yourself (self-financing)
  • Pay all or part of your tuition fees with a student loan and/or scholarships
  • Arrange for an external sponsor to make the payment on your behalf.

The cost of your tuition fees will depend on your fee status classification as a 'Home' or international student. It will also depend on the course you're studying. Please see your offer letter for confirmation of your fee classification or the relevant course page to check the tuition fees for your intended course.

You'll receive an invoice at the start of your course, or in October/November, whichever is later. This will confirm the total fee you are expected to pay for the academic year.

It's essential to ensure your tuition fees are paid by the relevant deadline. Not doing so could prevent you from re-registering for the following academic year, or graduating. If you find yourself unable to pay your fees for any reason, please email feesenq@liverpool.ac.uk for advice.

  • You may be eligible to have all or part of your tuition fees paid by a student loan and/or scholarship. If this doesn't cover the full amount of your tuition fees, you'll need to arrange to pay the balance.

  • If you (or your parents or family) are paying your tuition fees, then the fees for each academic year can be paid in a single payment or in instalments.

  • If an external organisation (not a friend or relative) is paying all or part of your tuition fees on your behalf, the University will invoice them directly.

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Need to pay a tuition fee deposit?

If you're an international applicant and wish to accept an offer of a place on one of our master's courses, you'll usually need to a pay a tuition fee deposit. You can pay online by debit or credit card or through CIBC International Student Pay.

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Joining a Pre-Sessional English course?

If you're studying a Pre-Sessional English course offered by the English Language Centre, please read our guide about how to pay your tuition fees.