Money Matters

Westminster recognise that choosing to study in the UK is a major financial commitment. This section aims to outline the costs involved and provide information about banking and methods of fee payment.

Before coming to the UK you should organize your money to ensure you have enough at the start and for the duration of your course. You will also need to investigate the best ways to bring money into the UK. Additional information about funding for students is available at the Counselling and Advice Service.

Make sure that...

You can bring enough money with you to pay for your tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses.
You have British currency and travellers cheques when you arrive. We recommend that you have about £80 in cash to cover transport and food costs until you can change money or visit a bank.
You bring proof if you have paid your tuition fees into the University account (see Payment of Fees section below).
You have documentary evidence that you have enough money to support yourself for immigration purposes.

Payment of fees for full degree students

International students normally have to pay overseas fees instead of home fees. For further advice about your fee status please see the link Fee Status. European Union nationals who meet certain conditions may be eligible to receive funding by the Department for Education & Skills. See Funding For European Students

Full degree students can normally pay their tuition fees in one of two ways:

In full (100%) at enrolment
In two instalments (minimum 50% required at enrolment with further 50% payable before 1st December of the same year).

Methods of Payment

For full details of how you can pay your tuition fees see Methods of Payment.

Study Abroad Students

Fee payment methods for the Study Abroad programme differ from those above and students should visit the relevant fee section for either the Undergraduate Study Abroad Programme or the Postgraduate Study Abroad Programme.