How to pay your fees

Please select from the dropdown list below

Student Loan (UK/EU) SFE or equivalent

Undergraduate student loans

Tuition Fee Loan Awarded 

If your fees will be paid to us by Student Finance England (or equivalent), select this option during online registration.

PLEASE READ: If you have yet to apply for student finance, you will be registered under an agreement that you will apply for student finance upon registering. You will be provided 6 weeks to secure funding by student finance. It is your responsibility to ensure that funding is in place via any government or non-government loan providers or sponsors If this is not in place after the 6 weeks, the responsibility for payment will fall back onto you.

Maintenance Loan Only Awarded 

If you have only been awarded a Maintenance Only Loan and no Tuition Fee Loan, you can pay as per the below breakdown. The first 33% payment is required before registration can be completed.

33% For Registration (this payment is required at registration, once this payment is received and registration completed, to release the first payment of the maintenance instalment).

33% 4 months after Semester 1

34% 4 months after Semester 2

Postgraduate student loans

Postgraduate loans are paid directly to you. Therefore, you must arrange to pay your fees yourself by following the instructions for self-payment. You will be required to pay at least 15% of the annual course fee before the first instalment of your loan is released. It is important you plan for this beforehand.

In addition to the options detailed above, the university will also accept the following instalment schedule for UK/EU students only:

• 15% of the annual course fee by registration.
• 18% within 3 weeks of completing registration.
• 33% by the last Friday in January.
• 34% by the last Friday in April.

If you begin in January or another part of the year, you will be allowed to split your payments at similar intervals. If you have applied for a postgraduate loan, you will need to pay at least 15% of the annual course fee before the first instalment of your loan is release to you. It is important that you plan for this beforehand.

Self-paying non SFE funded postgraduate students the above instalment plan applies. It is important that you plan for this beforehand.

Home students – how to pay

Self-Payer Home Tuition fee rate (UK / EU)

Undergraduate

If you are paying tuition fees yourself, you must pay 50% of your tuition fees at registration. The remaining 50% of your fees are due at the start of semester 2.

First 50% is required to complete registration.

Second 50% is required within 4 months of registration.

No Alternative payment plans are available.

Sponsorship (payment process for sponsors)

Your employer/sponsor should confirm sponsorship and request an invoice by email to PATteam@gre.ac.uk.

• A request for an invoice on company-headed paper.
• Your full name and University of Greenwich student ID number.
• The course you are being sponsored for.
• The value of sponsorship in pounds sterling.
• A purchase order number - if required by your company or organisation.
• A name to whom the invoice should be sent, plus a postal address (if different from the name and address on the sponsor's letter).

Letters of sponsorship from individuals (e.g., relatives/friends) are not accepted.

Part-sponsorship

If a sponsor is paying for part of your course fees (e.g., 50%), you can pay the remaining balance either in full or in two equal instalments via student portal.

You are fully responsible for any fee payment not made by the sponsor. Otherwise, you become subject to the sanctions in our Policy for Non-Payment of Tuition Fees.

Financial Support for Home students: Sharia-Compliant Options and Guidance

When beginning their educational journey, whether as an undergraduate or postgraduate, many home students rely on funding options provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). However, for some students, taking out loans through the SLC may not be an option due to religious constraints, particularly because these loans accrue interest, which may be incompatible with their beliefs.

We are here to support students who require alternative financing options and guidance in this area. Our Student Finance Team is available for one-to-one MS Teams appointments, where we can assist you in navigating the process. If you would like to speak with us, please contact us here to book an appointment.

Alternative Financial Services

For students who prefer to avoid interest-bearing loans, there are several Sharia-compliant financial services available in the UK that may be a suitable alternative. These institutions offer financial products that adhere to Islamic principles, ensuring that funds are not invested in activities such as gambling, alcohol, or weapons manufacturing. Some of these providers include:

• Al Rayan Bank

• The National Zakat Foundation (NZF)

• United Bank UK

• Ansar Finance

These Sharia-compliant funding options can complement parental support or other non-interest-bearing loans, helping you meet your financial needs without compromising your religious principles.

Scholarships for British Muslims

In addition to alternative financing options, there are scholarships available specifically for British Muslim students. One notable opportunity is the Aziz Foundation Scholarship . In partnership with the University of Greenwich, the Aziz Foundation offers 100% tuition fee scholarships for British Muslim students pursuing master's degrees at UK universities. To learn more, please visit the Aziz Foundation Scholarship Page.

Non-Repayable UK Government Student Finance

Some aspects of government student finance are non-repayable, depending on your circumstances. For example, students with dependents or those facing disability-related course costs may be eligible for supplementary grants that do not need to be repaid.

Students in Wales may qualify for a non-repayable maintenance grant. While you will need to apply for student finance to access this support, it’s important to note that you are not required to take out any loans offered. You can apply for a loan of £0—allowing Student Finance to complete a household assessment, which may make you eligible for additional scholarships or bursaries at the University.

To learn more, please visit your local Student Finance website.

Sharia-Compliant Financing and Government Initiatives

The UK government has recognized the need for an alternative finance system that avoids interest payments but results in the same repayment structure as traditional loans. This Sharia-compliant "Takaful" product has received preliminary approval from the Sharia supervisory committee of Al Rayan Bank. The proposal came after a public consultation in 2014, which led to an agreement to offer a Takaful-based student finance option.

The Takaful product would allow students to avoid interest payments, while ensuring the repayment terms mirror those of conventional student loans. The UK government is working on this alternative financing model, which will be overseen by a Sharia advisory committee. For more information, you can read the government green paper on alternative student finance.

Additional Resources

For students interested in exploring Sharia-compliant financial services, as well as other non-interest-bearing funding options, please visit the UK Government website for further guidance on available alternatives.

International students – when to pay

Please note that if you are awarded an international fee waiver scholarship, the scholarship amount will be deducted from your total tuition fees at the time of registration. To complete your registration, you will need to pay 50% of the remaining balance.

If you have been assessed as an international fee paying student, in order to secure your place on your chosen programme, you must pay a £3,000 deposit to the university. If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, further fees may also be due prior to you receiving your CAS, or during the University’s registration process, depending on the country you are from. Please note that if you are awarded an international fee waiver scholarship, the scholarship amount will be deducted from your total tuition fees at the time of registration. To complete your registration, you will need to pay 50% of the remaining balance. Below you can find details of how to make your initial  payments to the University, expected payment schedules, and payment plans.

If you are not paying for your programme yourself, as you are ‘sponsored’ by a government, British Council, or other organisation, you can provide proof of this sponsorship to us instead of paying your deposit.

International students – how to pay

If you are paying for your programme yourself, you will need to pay an initial deposit of £3,000 to secure your place on your chosen programme. In order to guarantee your place, you must make this payment within the 28-day period after you received your offer from us. You can still accept your offer after this 28-day guarantee, however, your chosen course may have closed, as we have limited spaces on some of our popular programmes. You can check our capped courses webpage if you are paying after the 28-days guarantee period to confirm that your programme is still open.

Students can pay this £3,000 deposit as soon as they have an offer for their programme. This initial deposit is non-refundable except in a limited number of circumstances, please see our policies document for our full deposit terms and conditions. However, the initial deposit is a firm commitment to study with us and you should assume that it will not be refundable to you once paid to us.

You can pay your deposit and tuition fees via bank transfer or card payment via our partner; GlobalPay. Funds can be paid in a range of currencies at guaranteed rates and offers a fast direct transfer from your payee account to our account. You will need your Applicant Student ID (example 000000000) to make your payment, this can be found on your offer letter. Card payments can also be made within the site.

Pay your deposit via GlobalPay

It can take up to 5 working days for the payment to reflect against your student account. You can track the payment on the Global website by clicking on 'track your payment' . You will be sent a receipt from the portal to the email address provided on the quote. Further instructions on how to make the payment can be found here.

Please note that you cannot make a payment via Convera if you are an applicant/student residing in Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Crimea region (Luhansk and Donetsk territories), Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria or Venezuela, due to payment restrictions. You will need to contact the University Student Finance team for advice on alternative payment methods.

If your fees are being paid by a sponsor, we do not require a £3,000 deposit and you can secure your seat by emailing us a copy of the letter confirming you are sponsored to accepts@gre.ac.uk instead, within the same 28 day offer guarantee.

International students - additional funds – requesting a CAS

The initial deposits must be paid before you can begin the process of being issued your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required for your Student visa application. There are also separate financial requirements in order to be issued a CAS. This includes making additional payments (usually 50% of your first year’s tuition fees) if you are from certain countries, to ensure you are more likely to have a successful visa application. If you are from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Myanmar or Pakistan you will be required to pay at least 50% of your fee prior to issuing your CAS statement. Based on visa refusal risk, some students may be asked to pay 100% of their tuition fees upfront prior to CAS issuance. The CAS team will advise you on this when you begin the CAS request process.

You must make sure you have paid your deposit before certain deadlines in order to get your CAS in time to begin - usually 4-5 weeks before your course starts. We publish deadlines a few months before the start of each intake on the above CAS guidance pages. You can find out more information on our CAS guidance pages.

International students - registration – paying remaining fees

After the initial deposit and once you have received your CAS, you must pay 50%of your tuition fees, if you haven’t done so already during your CAS request. This will allow you to complete registration for your course. The remaining 50% of your fees are due at the start of semester 2. Once you have started registration, you can complete additional payments by: GlobalPay for students or via Debit/Credit Card through your University of Greenwich Student Portal.

• Log in to the Portal.

• Select 'Student records'.

• Select 'Check account | Make online payments'.

• Select 'Programme fee transactions'.

• Follow instructions on screen.

You can see an example fee payment schedule below.

First 50% is required to complete registration.

Second 50% is required within 4 months of registration.

No Alternative payment plans are available.

*If you have made 50% or 100% payment during the CAS process, you will not need to pay additional fees in order to complete registration.

Full payment

If you pay the full balance of your fees at registration and complete before 30 September (for September starts), 31 January (for January starts) or 30April (for April starts), you will receive a 2.5% prompt payment discount. The discount applies to net tuition fees only.

Tuition fee policies

1. Registration Requirements: 
   • You will not be registered unless specific arrangements are agreed to at registration.
2. Tuition Fee Increases: 
   • Tuition fees are subject to an annual fee-setting process and will rise according to the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments (RPI-X).
   • The increase is subject to the maximum regulated fee rates set by the UK Government.
   • The fee increase will be considered based on the increased cost of delivering the course in subsequent years.
3. Equivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQs): 
   • Students studying courses at the same or lower level than a qualification they already hold may be charged higher tuition fees or may not be eligible for student financial support, more information on ELQ can be found on this link.
4. Additional Charges: 
   • The university reserves the right to charge for additional courses or credits.
   • The fee may be adjusted if necessary after online registration, especially for students who have transferred to the university or direct-entry students who do not meet specific regulations.
5. University Policies:

• The university’s tuition fees and related procedures are governed by its Tuition Fee Policies, which are reviewed annually.

• All tuition fees are subject to these policies below

• Tuition Fee, Charging and Refund Policies

• Principal Conditions of Registration