Tuition fees
York Online
Information for students on a York Online programme
You will need to pay your tuition fees directly to the University if you are self-funding your studies or if you have not applied for the maximum loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC).
Please note, there is a different payment procedure than the one outlined below for students on a York Online programme.
Tuition fee amounts
Refer to your offer letter for your full tuition fee amount.
If you are having difficulty finding this, contact your Programme Administrator.
Placements and study abroad
Your tuition fee will be reduced if you go on a work placement or a study abroad exchange for a full academic year. See more information about placements.
Tuition fee payments
The University never offers discounts on tuition or accommodation fees through third parties. See scammers - they're after your money.
How to pay
- For details of how to pay, see paying the University.
We do not accept payments in cash.
If you are responsible for paying your tuition fees, an invoice will be sent to your University e:Vision account and you will be notified via your University of York email account.
You can pay in instalments, depending on the amount, duration of your studies, and whether you have a history of late payments. This is an automatic concession and does not have to be arranged with the Fees Office (see the table below). You can spread the cost by making monthly payments in advance of the instalment due dates by standing order from a UK bank account or regular one-off payments. Unfortunately, there is no facility to pay monthly by direct debit. Please note, if you're paying by instalment, you will not receive a reminder prior to the instalment dates.
The University reserves the right to refuse this concession to students with a history of late payments. We reserve the right to amend the instalment concession arrangements offered for any future academic year. Any changes will be published in advance.
Undergraduates and postgraduate (research) international
| Fee amount | Payment deadline |
|---|---|
| Up to £680 or visiting Semester 1 only | Pay in full by 31 October |
| Over £680 up to £1,380 or visiting two semesters only | 50% by 31 October 50% by 31 January |
| Over £1,380 | 50% by 31 October 25% by 31 January 25% by 30 April |
Postgraduates home
| Fee amount | Payment deadline |
|---|---|
| In three equal instalments | 31 October 31 January 30 April |
Postgraduates (taught) international
| Fee amount | Payment deadline |
|---|---|
| If you are starting in September or October |
50% by 31 October 50% by 31 January |
| If you are starting in January | 50% by 31 January 50% by 30 April |
| If you are starting in April | 50% by 30 April 50% by 31 July |
| If you are starting in July | 50% by 31 July 50% by 31 October |
| If you are starting in any other month the instalment dates are based on your start date |
50% by the last day of the 1st month 50% by the last day of the 4th month |
Tuition fee refunds
If you decide to leave your studies, you may be due a refund of part of your tuition fees.
Problems paying tuition fees
We want to help. If you are experiencing any problems in paying your tuition fees, you must let the Fees Office know as soon as possible so that we can advise you on what you can do. may be available if you're encountering unexpected money problems or your loan has been delayed. The Student Hub can also advise on any additional sources of funding or loans available.
Please don't wait to advise us of any problems you're experiencing as this could have serious repercussions: you may be suspended from your studies and your credit status or immigration status may be seriously affected.
How we spend your tuition fees
How we spend your tuition fees, and our other income, on students at York.
Invoices and payment confirmation
We issue a tuition fee invoice to all international and postgraduate students. We don't issue tuition fee invoices to UK and EU undergraduate students until November.
If you made a payment via e:Vision then your receipt will normally appear in your e:Vision account within 24 hours. If you require a letter confirming that your fees have been paid, request this from the Fees Office at least five working days before the date the letter is required. There is a £10 charge for each letter and the Fees Office will let you know when the letter is ready for collection.
For more help, see our useful finance contacts page.