Fees and deposits for international students

If you are having issues meeting our deposit deadline, please contact our International Admissions team. We will assess your circumstances and determine whether an extension can be granted.

If you are unable to start your course after you have paid your deposit, you can request a deposit refund.

Please note that if a refund is granted, we will retain £500 to cover administrative costs.

You will need to contact us within 30 days of the programme start date stated on your offer letter to receive a deposit refund.

Deposits refunds will only be made if:

• The university is unable to offer you a place on the programme you originally applied for and you do not want to take a place on an alternate programme; or
  
  
• You fail to meet the conditions of your offer, including any English and academic language requirements. Satisfactory evidence must be provided showing a reasonable attempt to meet your conditions (i.e. proof of language test taken after paying your deposit, or a copy of your transcript showing your final GPA).

Requests made after the deadline or citing any other reason other than the ones listed above will be subject to SRUC's discretion.

Note: International students eligible for reimbursement of fees will only receive a refund when the visa sponsorship paperwork has been completed and we have obtained information indicating that they have left the country. In cases of fraudulent documentation, falsified information, or deliberate misrepresentation by the student, SRUC reserve the right to withhold any tuition fees already paid, including the deposit. 

The way you will pay your fees may vary depending on whether you are self-funded or externally-funded. 

Self-funded students:
You will be considered a self-funding student if you are funding your own studies or arranging for your family or friends to pay for your tuition fees on your behalf. 

Externally-funded students:
You will be considered an externally-funded student if you are receiving financial support from a government funding body, external sponsor, or are in receipt of an education loan. (This does not include any scholarships or bursaries awarded by SRUC.)

If you are externally funded, you must provide official written evidence that your fees will be paid in full or partially by a recognised fee-paying body such as a research council, official government body, or recognised employer before enrolling. 

Please note that if your fee-paying body or sponsor fails to pay, or unduly delays payment, you may become liable for the amount due. 

IMPORTANT  

All payments whether made directly by the applicant, a parent/guardian, external sponsor or scholarship provider MUST contain the following information: 

• Applicant’s matriculation number (included in your offer letter) 
• Applicant’s full name 
• Course name   

This will help us trace the payment to the correct student account and avoid unnecessary delays 

You can easily pay your tuition deposit and fees online via Flywire using the link below. Flywire provides a secure global payment network that simplifies paying your fees from your home country and countries around the world. 

Payment options can include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more. For ease and convenience, Flywire also typically allows you to make payments to SRUC in your home currency. 

Pay your tuition fees

Most students will be required to pay an initial deposit of £5,000 followed by four equal instalments of their remaining cost, based on the schedule outlined below. This allows you to manage your budget by spreading the cost of studying with us. 

Payment Schedules

September 2026 intake:

• £5,000 initial deposit (to secure your place)
• Instalment 1: due by 31^st August 2026
• Instalment 2: due by 30^th September 2026
• Instalment 3: due by 31^st October 2026
• Instalment 4: due by 30^th November 2026

Additional notes:

• Payment plans are available in various regions. Please contact us to confirm eligibility and access to these plans in your country.
  
  
• Tuition fee payments can be made via secure bank transfer, Flywire or other approved payment methods. 
  
  
• The payment plan outlined above is subject to terms and conditions. Late payments may result in additional charges or restrictions. 
  
  
• Each instalment payment must include your full name, matriculation number, and course name. 

SRUC recognises circumstances may arise during your studies which impact your personal finances. In such cases, we will work with you to understand your individual circumstances.

If you are worried about a financial difficulty, it's important to seek advice as soon as possible by contacting our Student Support Team.