Paying your postgraduate tuition and accommodation fees

We understand that managing your finances can seem like a daunting and complicated process - but it need not be and you don't have to figure it out alone. The Student Fees team is here to help.

Determining your fee status

On receipt of your application, the University will assess the level of fees that you'll be required to pay during your study. To enable the University to determine your classification status for fees purposes as either a UK or overseas/international fee paying student we may ask you to provide the following information:

  • Your nationality
  • The nationality of both of your parents
  • Date of arrival in the UK (prior to the start of the course)
  • Your immigration status in the UK
  • The place and country where you have lived in the past three years
  • The place and country where your parents have lived in the past three years
  • In certain cases, when a fee status assessment cannot be completed on the information above, we may ask you to complete a fee status assessment questionnaire 

Further information on fee status can be found on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website.

Remember, if you wish us to discuss your finances with someone else i.e. Parent/Guardian/Sponsor, you must email the Student Fees department on studentfees@rau.ac.uk in advance to give your written authorisation.

Due to the UK's strict anti-money laundering regulations:

  1. The RAU is unable to accept cash for any fees payment
  2. Payments which are received by the RAU from a different bank account/payer, other than the applicant's, will need to declare by email the payer's connection to the applicant

Any refunds given must be returned to the originating bank account or can be held over to reduce the following year’s fees.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for payment of fees policy and the refund policy. Please see Student Finance Policies.

Ways to pay your tuition fees

UK students

For UK students, European students with settled status, Irish nationals and all returning students.

  • If you are paying your tuition fees then these can be paid in two ways:
    • Termly in advance by recurring card payment (RCP) using a debit or credit card. Instalments are payable in September, January and April for October course starts (January, April and October for February start dates). Payments are made via the Student Portal

    • Annually in advance by debit or credit card.  Payable in September for October course starts (January for February start dates). Payments are made via the Student Portal

  • If someone else is paying your tuition fees then these can be paid in two ways:

    • Termly in advance by recurring card payment (RCP) using a debit or credit card. Instalments are payable in September, January and April for October course starts (January, April and October for February start dates). They will not be able to access your Student Portal. So payment must be made via the Open Payment Platform (they will need your Student ID, full name and date of birth)
    • Annually in advance by debit or credit card. Payable in September for October course starts (January for February start dates). They will not be able to access your Student Portal. So payment must be made via the Open Payment platform (they will need your Student ID, full name and date of birth)

Important notes:

Remember, if you wish us to discuss your finances with someone else i.e. Parent/Guardian/Sponsor, you must email the Student Fees department on studentfees@rau.ac.uk in advance to give your written authorisation.

Due to the UK's strict anti-money laundering regulations:

  1. The RAU is unable to accept cash for any fees payment
  2. Payments which are received by the RAU from a different bank account/payer, other than the applicant's, will need to declare by email the payer's connection to the applicant

Any refunds given must be returned to the originating bank account or can be held over to reduce the following year’s fees.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for payment of fees policy and the refund policy. Please see Student Finance Policies.

Overseas/international students

For first year International or first year European students (i.e. EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens. Irish nationals are exempted) with non-settled status or those who have been requested to make a payment before the student portal is open.

Your tuition fees are payable in advance in two instalments. An initial deposit of £2,000 is payable on acceptance of an offer of a place at the RAU. This payable by 1 August. The balancing amount is then payable in two 50% instalments. The first payment is due before the start of semester 1 (22 September 2024) and then second payment due before the start of semester 2 (24 January 2025).

  • Deposit £2,000 towards tuition fees - payable by 1 August
  • Instalment 1 - 50% balance of Year 1 tuition fees - payable by registration (22 September 2024)
  • Instalment 2 - 50% balance of Year 1 tuition fees - payable by start of Semester 2 (24 January 2025)

If you are a new overseas/international student then these payments can be made in two ways:

  • Via Convera GlobalPay for Students. This allows payment via bank transfer. This fast and reliable service allows you to pay in your local currency via bank transfer, credit card, or by using a wide range of local online payment options. Click here for frequently asked questions about this platform
    • Avoid fees and international foreign exchange charges from your bank
    • Rest assured knowing your payments are received in full by the University
    • Track your payment status by text and email

Convera payment methods

  • Via the Open Payment platform using a debit or credit card (you will need your Student ID, full name and date of birth)

If you are a returning overseas/international student then these payments can be made in three ways:

Important notes:

Remember, if you wish us to discuss your finances with someone else i.e. Parent/Guardian/Sponsor, you must email the Student Fees department on studentfees@rau.ac.uk in advance to give your written authorisation.

Due to the UK's strict anti-money laundering regulations:

  1. The RAU is unable to accept cash for any fees payment
  2. Payments which are received by the RAU from a different bank account/payer, other than the applicant's, will need to declare by email the payer's connection to the applicant

Any refunds given must be returned to the originating bank account or can be held over to reduce the following year’s fees.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for payment of fees policy and the refund policy. Please see Student Finance Policies.

Ways to pay your accommodation fees

Ways to pay your accommodation fees

You need to apply for your University accommodation. The accommodation fees are shown on this page and depend on the type of room and whether you are paying for your food from The Restaurant (half board: bed and breakfast).

Instructions on how to pay your University accommodation fees are below. The fees are the same for all students but how you pay them depends on whether you are classified as a UK, EU or International student.

If you are renting a property from a private landlord, then this does not apply to you. However, students are advised to speak to the University Student Lettings team for general advice about safe renting.

UK students

If you are taking out a student loan from Student Finance England / Scotland / Wales / Northern Ireland, then this [MB4] will be paid directly to you.

Your loan [MB5] will be paid into your bank account (the one you provided details for during your application) once you have fully registered on your course. As this payment doesn't usually happen on your first day at the RAU, we recommend that you make sure you've budgeted enough money for your first one or two weeks.

Your loan will be paid in three termly instalments (October, January and April).

Your University accommodation fees can be paid in two ways:

  • Termly in advance by recurring card payment (RCP) using a debit or credit card. Instalments are payable in September, January and April for October course starts (January, April and October for February start dates). Payments are made via the Accommodation Hub
  • Annually in advance by debit or credit card. Payable in September for October course starts (January for February start dates). Payments are made via the Accommodation Hub

You will need to log on to the Accommodation Hub and set up your payments. This should be completed at the same time as accepting your accommodation offer. Payments are scheduled and not taken immediately (unless you are late in setting up your payments). If you are in receipt of a loan, there will be the option to request that the dates are adjusted to coincide with the scheduled payments dates from your student loans company. You must make arrangements to pay for your accommodation before you arrive at the RAU. If you are having difficulties in making payment then please contact studentfees@rau.ac.uk.

Important notes:

Remember, if you wish us to discuss your finances with someone else i.e. Parent/Guardian/Sponsor, you must email the Student Fees department on studentfees@rau.ac.uk in advance to give your written authorisation.

Due to the UK's strict anti-money laundering regulations:

  1. The RAU is unable to accept cash for any fees payment
  2. Payments which are received by the RAU from a different bank account/payer, other than the applicant's, will need to declare by email the payer's connection to the applicant

Any refunds given must be returned to the originating bank account or can be held over to reduce the following year’s fees.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for payment of fees policy and the refund policy. Please see Student Finance Policies.

Overseas/international students

You will be responsible for paying your accommodation fees to the University. Your accommodation fees are payable annually in advance. Returning oversea/international students can pay termly in advance using a debit or credit card.

Your University accommodation fees can be paid in three ways:

You must make arrangements to pay for your accommodation before you arrive at the RAU. If you are having difficulties in making payment then please contact studentfees@rau.ac.uk.

Important notes

Remember, if you wish us to discuss your finances with someone else i.e. Parent/Guardian/Sponsor, you must email the Student Fees department on studentfees@rau.ac.uk in advance to give your written authorisation.

Due to the UK's strict anti-money laundering regulations:

  1. The RAU is unable to accept cash for any fees payment
  2. Payments which are received by the RAU from a different bank account/payer, other than the applicant's, will need to declare by email the payer's connection to the applicant

Any refunds given must be returned to the originating bank account or can be held over to reduce the following year’s fees.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for payment of fees policy and the refund policy. Please see Student Finance Policies.

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RAU online shop

The RAU online store offers a range of goods and services from various departments, such as dissertation printing, replacement ID cards and short courses, which can be paid for by debit or credit card.

Examination resits and coursework resubmissions should be paid for on the RAU online store.