You can pay tuition fees with government student loans, sponsorship, by Card or via bacs via our GlobalPay for Students portal. You can make your payment before the registration process.
For information relating to International students, jump to International students – when to pay.
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.
International students – when to pay
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you are expected to fund your course yourself, either through paying tuition fees to the university upfront or having them paid on your behalf by an official financial sponsor, e.g. national government, British Council or an international company/organisation. (We reserve the right to decide which organisations we accept as financial sponsors.)
Deposits
If paying fees yourself, you will need to pay an upfront deposit of £3000 to secure your place. We would recommend paying this within 14-days of receiving your offer to ensure we can guarantee a place on your programme. We can accept payments after this 14-day window; however, this is only possible if there is still space on your programme. Your agent or our international team can confirm this for you.
Students can pay their £3000 deposit as soon as they have a conditional offer for their programme. The deposit is usually non-refundable except in a limited number of cases, please see our policies document for further details on when a refund is allowed.
If sponsored, we do not require a £3000 deposit and you can secure your seat by emailing us accepts@gre.ac.uk instead.
Deposits must be paid before you can begin the process of being issued your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) details, which is required for your Student Visa application. There are also separate financial requirements in order to be issued a CAS. You can find out more information on our CAS guidance pages. You must pay your deposit by certain deadlines to get your CAS in time to begin - usually 4-5 weeks before your course starts. We publish these dates a few months before the start of each intake.
Tuition Fees
After deposit and once you have an unconditional offer, you must pay 50% of your tuition fees, this will allow you to complete registration for your course. The remaining 50% of your fees are due at the start of semester 2. See example below.
Example payment | Fee |
Example tuition fee | £16,000 |
Pre-registration deposit | £3,000 |
Payment required to complete registration | £5,000 |
Remaining balance due Semester 2 | £8,000 |
| Intake / Cohort | 1st 50% of tuition Fee to Register | 2nd 50% Due Date of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| September | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the January |
| January | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the May |
| April | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the August |
First 50% is required to complete registration.
Second 50% is required within 4 months of registration.
No Alternative payment plans are available.
*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 receiving your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter.
Based on visa refusal risk, some students may be asked to pay 100% of their tuition fees upfront prior to CAS issuance. You should not pay this until you have passed your credibility interview, but it will be required before we can issue your CAS.
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 30 April (for April starts), you will receive a 2.5% prompt payment discount. The discount applies to net tuition fees only.
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.
How to pay
Payment Options
GlobalPay for Students Portal
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.
Visit GlobalPay to make your payment. 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 the areas/countries listed below.
- Afghanistan
- Belarus
- Cuba
- Crimea region (Luhansk and Donetsk territories)
- Iran
- North Korea
- Russia
- Syria
- Venezuela
You will need to contact the University Student Finance team for advice on alternative payment methods.
During registration
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.
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.
| Intake / Cohort | 1st 50% of tuition Fee to Register | 2nd 50% Due Date of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| September | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the January |
| January | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the May |
| April | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the August |
First 50% is required to complete registration.
Second 50% is required within 4 months of registration.
No Alternative payment plans are available.
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.
Policies
- Registration Requirements:
- You will not be registered unless specific arrangements are agreed to at registration.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
International students – when to pay
If you require a visa to study in the UK, you are expected to fund your course yourself, either through paying tuition fees to the university upfront or having them paid on your behalf by an official financial sponsor, e.g. national government, British Council or an international company/organisation. (We reserve the right to decide which organisations we accept as financial sponsors.)
Deposits
If paying fees yourself, you will need to pay an upfront deposit of £3000 to secure your place. We would recommend paying this within 14-days of receiving your offer to ensure we can guarantee a place on your programme. We can accept payments after this 14-day window; however, this is only possible if there is still space on your programme. Your agent or our international team can confirm this for you.
Students can pay their £3000 deposit as soon as they have a conditional offer for their programme. The deposit is usually non-refundable except in a limited number of cases, please see our policies document for further details on when a refund is allowed.
If sponsored, we do not require a £3000 deposit and you can secure your seat by emailing us accepts@gre.ac.uk instead.
Deposits must be paid before you can begin the process of being issued your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) details, which is required for your Student Visa application. There are also separate financial requirements in order to be issued a CAS. You can find out more information on our CAS guidance pages. You must pay your deposit by certain deadlines to get your CAS in time to begin - usually 4-5 weeks before your course starts. We publish these dates a few months before the start of each intake.
Tuition Fees
After deposit and once you have an unconditional offer, you must pay 50% of your tuition fees, this will allow you to complete registration for your course. The remaining 50% of your fees are due at the start of semester 2. See example below.
Example payment | Fee |
Example tuition fee | £16,000 |
Pre-registration deposit | £3,000 |
Payment required to complete registration | £5,000 |
Remaining balance due Semester 2 | £8,000 |
| Intake / Cohort | 1st 50% of tuition Fee to Register | 2nd 50% Due Date of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| September | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the January |
| January | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the May |
| April | By close of Online Registration | Payment by the last Friday of the August |
First 50% is required to complete registration.
Second 50% is required within 4 months of registration.
No Alternative payment plans are available.
*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 receiving your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter.
Based on visa refusal risk, some students may be asked to pay 100% of their tuition fees upfront prior to CAS issuance. You should not pay this until you have passed your credibility interview, but it will be required before we can issue your CAS.
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 30 April (for April starts), you will receive a 2.5% prompt payment discount. The discount applies to net tuition fees only.