Fees, Finance and Scholarships

Deciding to study in a foreign country is a big decision, and one of the biggest factors is the financial commitment. Our International Tuition Fees are below:

Level	2021 / 2022 Tuition Fee	2022 / 2023 Tuition Fee
Pre-Sessional English Language (6 weeks) Please note we offer Pre Sessional tuition fee refunds, as listed below, if you successfully complete the 6 week Pre Sessional English Language programme:	£333 per week	TBC
Tuition fees to join this Pre-Sessional English course are £1,956 for academic year 2020/21 and £1,995 for academic year 2021/22. If you subsequently progress to a full-time undergraduate degree (BA/BSc/LLB), full-time integrated Masters degree (MComp/MSci), or full-time taught Masters, MBA or Masters by Research degree (MA/MSc/MBA/MRes) at Edge Hill University, the tuition fee for the Pre-Sessional English course will be discounted from the tuition fee for Year 1 of the target substantive programme.	100 % discount off pre-sessional fee - £1,995	TBC
English Language Development Programme (Year round)	£333 per week	TBC
International Foundation Programme		£13,000
Undergraduate Programmes		£15,000
MBA Programmes		£14,500
Postgraduate Programmes	£13,500	£13,500
PhD		£14,000

You can view our summer programmes, for further details of the package prices and inclusions.

We have a range of competitive International Scholarships Packages to help with the cost of studying in the UK.

You can view accommodation options and prices detailed.

Paying your tuition fees

For students requiring a Student Visa a 50% tuition fee deposit is required before a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) can be issued.

If you are classed as an overseas student for fees but do not require a Student Visa, a 50% tuition fees deposit is required prior to enrolment.

You will then have two options available to pay the remaining tuition fees:

You can pay your remaining fees before you enrol at the University
You pay your remaining fees in two equal instalments:

If you start your course in September the first payment is due by 31st October and the second instalment is due by 10th January.

If you start your course in January the first payment is due by 28th February and the second payment is due by 10th May.

Tuition fee classification

The university follows the government guidelines and rules for making fee assessments for more information please visit the UKCISA webpage.

If you have been classed as overseas for fees and want to query this please email [email protected]

Tuition fees for Study Abroad students

If you are currently studying at an overseas institution and you are interested in studying at Edge Hill University as part of your degree programme for either a single semester or full year please contact your Study Abroad Office for information on our inclusive fee packages. Alternatively you can email our Study Abroad Coordinator [email protected]

You can find out more about the Study Abroad programme at Edge Hill here.

Tuition fee policy statement

You can view the Tuition Fee Policy Statement

Edge Hill University has a competitive range of International Scholarships. All full-time, overseas fee paying students will be automatically considered for the award of a scholarship when applying for a programme of studies.

International Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is worth £3,000 towards the tuition fees of the International Foundation Programme and will be awarded based on academic merit. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the universities discretion.

All students who progress successfully from the International Foundation Programme onto a full Undergraduate Degree will receive a £3,000 scholarship towards the first year of their Undergraduate Tuition fees. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the university’s discretion.

Undergraduate Development Scholarship

This scholarship is for students starting an Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree and is worth up to £3,000 towards the first year tuition fees. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the university’s discretion.

Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is worth £3,000 towards the tuition fees of a Postgraduate, MBA or MRes programme and will be awarded based on academic merit. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the universities discretion.

For students starting an eligible postgraduate programme in January 2022 a scholarship of £3,800 will be applied to the programme fees at the University’s discretion.

Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship (returning EHU students)

Successful candidates will receive scholarships totalling £4,000 (£3,000 Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship plus a £1,000 fee reduction as a return Edge Hill University student). Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the universities discretion.

International Achievement Scholarship (current students only)

This scholarship is for Undergraduate students and is worth £2,000 toward your next year’s tuition fees. This is for student who display academic excellence, with an average mark of no less than 70%. In order to be eligible you must have no outstanding tuition or accommodation fees. This scholarship will be confirmed after the Assessment Board.

PhD Scholarship

Successful candidates will receive £3,000 discounted from their fees.

PhD Scholarship (returning EHU students)

University-wide scholarships

Edge Hill University awards a range of scholarships to reward excellence. These are not limited to International Students but International Students are welcome to apply. You can view more information on available University-wide scholarships and eligibility criteria.

External scholarships

You may be able to source funding from external organisations or local governments. For additional information on external funding and scholarships we recommend you visit the UKCISA webpages.

Tuition and Accommodation fees can be paid using one of the following methods:

Bank transfer

Once you have received an unconditional offer and have made Edge Hill University your firm choice you can pay your deposit by bank transfer. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

By cheque or bank draft

Send a Sterling cheque or bank draft made payable to Edge Hill University by recorded delivery to the International Office. Please ensure you send a letter with the cheque or bank draft with your name, Student ID number, address, telephone number and programme.

International Office
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4QP
United Kingdom

Western Union Business Solutions

Edge Hill University is in partnership with Western Union to enable payments to be made by international bank transfer. It is a safe and secure manner to make payments for tuition and/or accommodation fees in your local currency. To obtain an instant quote in your local currency which is valid for 72 hours, please visit Western Union and complete the on-line form. Once you complete this simple application form and agree the offer, you will then be able to instruct your own bank to transfer the local currency funds (electronically if you wish) to Western Union. Western Union will ensure that the full amount you pay will be transferred to the University in UK Pounds (sterling) and you will receive a confirmation email once the payment is settled. There are no hidden bank charges or fees for using this service but for further information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the Western Union pages.

Please note: when sending a payment please quote in the payment details either Tuition fees or accommodation fees to ensure that these are paid in correctly.

Tuition Fee Scams

Universities are becoming increasingly aware of a large number of tuition fee scams which target international students. Scammers are contacting students and offering to pay their tuition fees for them at a discounted rate. Once the student has passed on their tuition fees to them, the scammers are then attempting to make payments to the university using stolen/compromised credit card details. These payments may initially be taken but will at a later date be flagged as fraudulent, leaving the student’s fees unpaid and their money in the hands of the scammer.

At Edge Hill we advise all students to make their tuition fee payments directly to Edge Hill University using our authorised payment methods.

To make sure that you are not a victim of a tuition fee scam please remember:
•You should NEVER allow unauthorised people to login to your Edge Hill account to make payments for you.
•Scammers may offer you low exchange rates, or discounts on your fees, and then ask you to pay your tuition fees directly to them – you must ONLY pay tuition fees straight to Edge Hill University through our authorised payment methods.
•Avoid individuals or companies who advertise fee payment services; should their actions be illegal you may still be liable for payment of your fees.
•Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been a victim of fraud.

If you have any questions about this, you can contact:

Email: [email protected] or call: 01695 657252

The Sanctuary Award

Edge Hill University provide a support package for two eligible individuals at any one time to help them achieve their Higher Education goals for programmes open to international students. This is in the form of a tuition fee waiver plus an additional £800 scholarship for the exclusive use of meeting the costs of books, course related materials and travel to and from the university. This scholarship is open to students who are:

• Seeking asylum in the UK, or a dependant or partner of someone seeking asylum
• Seeking asylum in the UK, or a dependant or partner of someone seeking asylum who has been granted limited leave to remain or some other form of temporary status.

Please note: Spouse/civil partner must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

Applicants must:
• have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on an undergraduate programme at Edge Hill University BEFORE applying for the ‘Sanctuary Award’. Applications from those who have been offered a place on a postgraduate programme cannot be considered
• by virtue of their immigration status, be unable to access UK Government Student Finance (tuition fee loans or maintenance loans/grants)
• be able to provide evidence that they sought asylum on arrival in the UK and that their asylum application is under consideration by the Home Office
Priority will be given to applicants who live within easy commuting distance of Edge Hill University.

The ‘Sanctuary Award’ is payable in each standard academic year of the course. This is unless, as a result of an asylum application, you (or your parents or spouse/civil partner) are granted status in the UK, which entitles you to UK Government Student Finance. If this happens, you must inform the University and the award will cease from the start of the next academic year, when you would be expected to apply for student finance instead.

Sanctuary Award Application

To apply for the 2021-22 ‘Sanctuary Award’ please read the guidance notes carefully before completing the application form, paying particular attention to the eligibility criteria and guidance on completing the application form. Please complete all sections of the application form and return to [email protected] by the closing date of 30th April 2021.

Sanctuary Award Application Guidance Notes

Sanctuary Award Application Form

Self–funding Asylum Seekers

Any self-funding asylum seekers attending Edge Hill University will be classed as overseas for fees due to temporary residency status.

However, in agreement with Directorate to further the humanitarian effort, for programmes open to international students the tuition fee charged will be the same as the current home fee rate, which for the 2021/22 academic year is £9,250.

Once you arrive here to study, you will need to budget for your general day-to-day living expenses.

It is much cheaper to live in the North West of England than it is in the South East or London, so your money will last longer and go further.

For general living costs for things such as books, food, clothing and transport, it is very difficult to give an exact figure, but we recommend that you budget approximately £7,000-£8,000 per year for all living expenses including accommodation. This is, however, just a guide and individual needs and requirements will be different.

If you are applying for a Student visa you will need to have the UKVI-decided amount of £9,207 (December 2020).

The British Council also have a useful budget planning in the UK section on the Education UK website that you may find of interest.

Tuition fees