Application, Fees & Funding
International Fees and Funding
Overview
Portsmouth has a long tradition of welcoming students from overseas and we understand that deciding to study abroad is a big step. We offer quality degrees assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency and research opportunities with internationally ranked academics and centres. A Portsmouth degree is good value for money; we have strong links with businesses and professional organisations and most of our master’s programmes can be completed in one year, unlike the equivalent programmes in the United States or Australia.
Our International Office can help you with advice and information regarding the cost of living for and other related finance issues. When you are a student here, you will also be able to get assistance on managing your money and budgeting from our Student Finance Office.
Useful Contacts
International Office
T: +44(0) 23 9284 3488
E: international.office@port.ac.uk
British Council
UKCISA
www.findamasters.com
www.findaphd.com
www.postgrad.com
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of course. For the exact fees that apply to you please see the ‘key facts’ on the page for the course you are looking to study. Below, you’ll find an illustration of the standard tuition fees, please bear in mind that there are exceptions to these standard fees.
| Course Type | January 2013 | September 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom based | £10,000 | £10,500 |
| Mixed classroom/laboratory | £10,500 | £11,000 |
| Laboratory based | £11,300 | £11,900 |
| MBA | £17,100 | £17,600 |
The following undergraduate courses are all £9,500 (September 2013 only):
- BA (Hons) Business with Business Communication
- BA (Hons) Communication and English Studies
- BA (Hons) International Business Communication
- BA (Hons) International Trade and Business Communication
- BA (Hons) International Trade, Logistics and Business Communication
- BA (Hons) Finance with Business Communication
- BA (Hons) Law with Business Communication
- BA (Hons) Logistics and Business Communication
- BA (Hons) Marketing with Business Communication
- BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management
How to pay
If you pay your tuition fees for the academic year IN FULL on or before enrolment, you will be given 2% prompt payment discount.
If you pay two years fees (or more) in full in advance, or during the first week of your course, you can pay a fixed entry fee for those years (at the fee rate for your year of entry) and therefore avoid the small annual increase in tuition fees. You will also be given the 2% prompt payment discount. Please download and complete the International Fixed Entry Fee Agreement.
Tuition Fees can also be paid in instalments by direct debit through a UK bank account (not a savings account or high interest account) on arrival in the UK. This is subject to approval by the Finance Department and your bank. Please note: if you pay your tuition fees by instalments, you will not receive the 2% prompt payment discount. If a direct debit is approved, the fees will be divided into equal instalments and collected at the beginning of November, December, January, February and March.
You can make payments in a variety of ways. Many students find Webpay the simplest way to pay using a debit or credit card. Other options available are direct debit, bank draft and bank transfer visit our International Office pages for further information.
Deposits
A £1000 deposit is required. Successful applicants should not pay this deposit until they have received an offer from us. The deposit is stated on the offer letter. Once the academic conditions and the financial conditions have been fulfilled and the deposit payment has cleared, the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies will be sent out. The deposit will be treated as a first instalment of tuition fees.
The following applicants are exempt from the £1000 deposit:
- Government and company sponsored students (upon receipt of evidence of this sponsorship)
- Applicants from approved Partner Institutions (please check with the International Office)
- Students from EU member states
- Students from EEA member states
- Students from the USA who will be receiving a Direct Loan
- Exchange students
- Study Abroad students
- Students progressing from ICP
- Alumni (if applicants apply within 12 calendar months of completing their previous qualification) (half columns x2)
In accordance with UK Home Office guidance to Universities, this deposit is non-refundable. However, a refund may be considered on receipt of a visa refusal letter and justified evidence for refusal.
Funding for international students
There is no UK Government-backed loans and grants for international students, therefore you are expected to be fully self-supporting whilst studying here. Before you can be granted a visa to come and study in the UK, you must prove that you have made adequate financial provision at the start of your course, covering tuition fees, accommodation and general living costs in line with current UK Border Agency requirements (full tuition fees and the equivalent of £8,000 a year towards accommodation and living costs). The British Government, however, offers some awards to international students through the British Council. You should apply for these through British Council Offices in your home country. For further information please refer to the British Council.
Bursaries and scholarships
MBA Scholarships
Portsmouth Business School offers a limited number of MBA Scholarships. These are for fully self-funding student who have been offered a place on the MBA programme.
PassPort Bursary
The PassPort Bursary is a new bursary which also gives self-funded students a 10% fee reduction for the first year of study only. It applies to all degree courses with fees of £10,500 and above. The following countries are eligible for the PassPort Bursary for 2013 entry:
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Russia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
GOAL Award
The Access to Learning (GOAL) Awards are for students who are nationals of middle and low-income countries, as defined principally by the United Nations Human Development Index. The award is a 10% fee reduction for self-funded international students for the first year of study only. It applies to all degree courses with fees of £10,500 and above. The list of eligible countries can be found on the International Office pages.
These bursaries and scholarships cannot be combined with any other University discount or scholarship scheme, except the 2% 'prompt payment discount'. Eligible applicants for the PassPort Bursary and GOAL Award will be awarded automatically. The discounted fee will be stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS).
Sponsored students
If you are being officially sponsored by a company or your government, you may have already submitted evidence of your sponsorship in order to obtain your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) statement. If not, you should submit this as soon as possible. You will also need to submit an official certificate/letter of sponsorship to our Student Administration Division before registering on your course. This should contain all the relevant information necessary for us to invoice your sponsor - as detailed here.
If we do not receive this, you will become liable for paying your fee as soon as you have registered on your course and you will be expected to comply with the University of Portsmouth payment terms and conditions. Please download the following document for these conditions: Important registration and tuition fee information
