Tuition Fees
The following tuition fee information refers to NI, GB and ROI students only.
For more information on EU and international tuition fees (non-EU) please see International Tuition Fees.
NI, GB and ROI fees for 2023.
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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FEES
Northern Ireland* England, Scotland & Wales
(GB Students)*Republic of Ireland ** Islands £4,710 £9,250 £4,710 £9,250 Students, who normally live in Northern Ireland, will be charged tuition fees of £4,710 per annum for full time undergraduate programmes.
Students who normally live in England, Scotland and Wales (GB Students), will be charged tuition fees of £9,250 per annum for full time undergraduate programmes.* EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled or pre-settled status, are expected to be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly Student Fees Regulations. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB are expected to be charged the GB fee, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
** It is expected that EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI will be eligible for NI tuition fees, in line with the Common Travel Agreement arrangements. The tuition fee set out above is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
Students, who normally live in the Islands will be charged tuition fees of £9,250 per annum for full time undergraduate programmes.
EU students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.
The sandwich year fee for international and EU Other students is £1850. The sandwich year fee for NI/ROI/GB students is £905.
Students will be required to complete the University's enrolment and registration process at the start of the academic year. This process will be undertaken via the enrolment and registration wizard.
Students, whose personal contribution is £300 or less, will be required to pay in full at enrolment and registration.
For details of how tuition fee status is determined please refer to Undergraduate fee status
Please refer to the Student Finance Framework below for information on how tuition fees are calculated.
- TUITION FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Find out the various ways you can pay your tuition fees if you are externally funded or self funded.
- APPLYING FOR A TUITION FEE LOAN
from the Student Loans CompanyCompleting your student finance application
Before applying
Before you apply, you should check what types of student finance are available and if you qualify for student finance.
The two main types of student finance are:
All full-time students who qualify for student finance are entitled to a basic amount of financial help. Anyone can get a loan to cover tuition fees. However, the total amount you can get through grants and the Student Loan for Maintenance will depend on your household income/ benefits (for example, your income, together with your parents' or partner's income).
For more information on how income is assessed, visit:
How to apply for student finance
Students from Northern Ireland
Register online
You need to register with Student Finance NI. You will need your National Insurance number for this.
- Student Finance Account - Create an account (studentfinanceni.co.uk)(Student Finance NI )
You will be given a unique 11 digit Customer Reference Number better known as your ‘ART ID’. You will be asked to set your own password and choose a secret question and answer. Your password and secret answer will help identify you whenever you access information about your student finance account, either online or by phone.
Parents or partners can also register online separately by creating an online account. Once registered, you can click on a link to ‘support a student’s application’. You will need the student's ART ID to link to their account.
Students from England and Wales
Register online
You need to register with Student Finance England at the following link Student finance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- APPLYING FOR A TUITION FEE LOAN
Applying for student finance after your first yearFor each year that you need student finance, you must send in an application form. Please
Student Finance Forms - Student Finance NI
Education Authority's contact details below:
Belfast Region
028 9056 4000
www.eani.org.uk South Eastern Region
028 9056 6200
www.eani.org.uk North Eastern Region
028 2565 3333
www.eani.org.uk Western Region
028 8241 1411
www.eani.org.uk Southern Region
028 3751 2200
www.eani.org.uk Students from Northern Ireland can apply online for a fee loan at Student Finance Northern Ireland
Students from England can apply via Student Finance England: www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/
Students from Wales can apply via Student Finance Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ - APPLYING FOR A TUITION FEE LOAN
Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)Scottish students can apply for a loan to pay their fees if they are studying at a UK institution outside Scotland and meet SAAS residency eligibility conditions. The residency eligibility conditions are complicated and if a student is in any doubt about their residence status, they should contact SAAS for advice.
As confirmation of funding SAAS will send students a financial notification letter which they should give to the Student Finance Office during enrolment and registration to ensure their tuition fees are paid. SAAS will make tuition fee payments made directly to the University on the student’s behalf.
When an application has been made for a full-time undergraduate programme, prospective students should apply for a tuition fee loan and/or maintenance loan. Students do not need to wait until a firm offer of a place has have received.
For further up-to-date information and frequently asked questions regarding SAAS and the application process and closing dates, please visit SAAS.
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TUITION FEE LIABILITY
for Full-time Undergraduate Student WithdrawalsThe date when a student withdraws will affect the level of tuition fees which may be refunded and it will also affect a student's maintenance and tuition loan. Adjustments to tuition fees are calculated with reference to the date of a student's withdrawal from the University, not the last date of attendance. The tables below demonstrates how tuition fees are calculated in respect of withdrawals;
Withdrawal Policy (effective from 1 August 2022)
Full-time Undergraduate Student Withdrawal and Module Drop Dates and Fee Implications
Attendance/SLC Liability Point Normal Effective Period Fee Due to the University Completion of Enrolment and Registration (non-refundable) Up to 9 January 2023 25% Resumption of Autumn Semester following the Vacation Period 10 January - 01 May 2023 50% Resumption of Spring Semester following the Vacation Period 02 May 2023 onwards
100% Part-time Undergraduate Student Withdrawal and Module Drop Dates and Fee Implications
Autumn Modules Spring Modules Summer Modules Full Year Modules Fee Due to the University Completion of enrolment
and registrationCompletion of enrolment
and registrationCompletion of enrolment
and registrationCompletion of enrolment
and registration25% From 1 November 2022 From 1 March 2023 From 1 July 2023 From 1 November 2022 50% N/A N/A N/A From 1 March 2023 75% From 1 December 2022 From 1 April 2023 From 1 August 2023 From 1 April 2023 100% Fees for part-time students are calculated by semester. Further details of the withdrawal and module drop policy, for part-time students, are outlined in the Student Finance Framework 2022-2023.
- COURSE CODE FOR STUDENT LOAN APPLICATION
The SLC course code relating to your course which should be entered in your student loan application can be found at:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/srecords/StudentLoanApplications/ApplicationProcess
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Use our fees and funding FAQ search tool to find answers to your questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Tuition Fees | Any queries on tuition fees contact email studentfinance@qub.ac.uk |
| Student Funding | Any queries on student funding should be addressed to the appropriate ELB on the contact details above. |
| Student Support | For information on student support click here. |
| Financial Advice | For advice on applying for tuition fee and other student loans and student support, contact the Financial Advisor in the Students' Union at studentadvice@qub.ac.uk |
| Useful Links | To see a list of useful points of contact regarding your tuition fees click here |