Some students will have their fees paid to us by the government. Others will need to pay their fees to us themselves.
If you're funding your own studies you can pay your fees here.
Change your card details
You can change your card details if you'd like us to take your next payment from a different card.
Undergraduate students
For the 2023 to 2024 academic year tuition fees are due in full by Monday 02 October 2023 .
If you've been approved for a tuition fee loan from the UK government, you do not need to do anything. The Student Loans Company will pay your fees to us.
If you're funding your own studies, you can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by Monday 02 October 2023
- 33% of your fees by Monday 08 January 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 22 April 2024
For the 2024 to 2025 academic year tuition fees are due in full by Monday 30 September 2024 .
If you've been approved for a tuition fee loan from the UK government, you do not need to do anything. The Student Loans Company will pay your fees to us.
If you're funding your own studies, you can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by Monday 30 September 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 06 January 2025
- 33% of your fees by Monday 28 April 2025
Postgraduate taught students
Courses starting in September 2023
Your fees are due in full by 02 October 2023.
Alternatively, you can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees Monday 02 October 2023
- 33% of your fees by Monday 08 January 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 22 April 2024
Courses starting in January /February 2024
Your fees are due in full by Monday 06 February 2024.
Alternatively, you can choose to pay in instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by 06 February 2024
- 33% of your fees by 01 April 2024
- 33% of your fees by 01 May 2024
Home students with a Masters loan from the Student Loan Company should pay their fees as soon as their loan payment has been made and no later than
- 34% of your fees by 06 February 2024
- 33% of your fees by 22 April 2024
- 33% of your fees by 22 September 2024
Courses starting in September 2024
Your fees are due in full by 30 September 2024.
Alternatively, you can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees Monday 30 September 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 06 January 2025
- 33% of your fees by Monday 28 April 2025
Courses starting in January /February 2025
Your fees are due in full by Monday 03 February 2025.
Alternatively, you can choose to pay in instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by 03 February 2025
- 33% of your fees by 01 April 2025
- 33% of your fees by 01 May 2025
Home students with a Masters loan from the Student Loan Company should pay their fees as soon as their loan payment has been made and no later than
- 34% of your fees by 03 February 2025
- 33% of your fees by 28 April 2025
- 33% of your fees by 21 September 2025
Deposits
International students on most full-time postgraduate courses need to pay £2,000 of their tuition fee in advance as a deposit.
If your course requires a deposit, we will send details and full terms and conditions in your offer letter.
You can pay your deposit online if your course requires it.
Postgraduate research students
Your fees are due in full within 7 days of starting your programme.
Courses starting between 1 August 2023 and 31 October 2023
You can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by Monday 02 October 2023
- 33% of your fees by Monday 08 January 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 22 April 2024
Students starting between 1 November 2023 and 31 December 2023
You can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees when you enrol
- 33% of your fees by Monday 08 January 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 22 April 2024
Students starting between 1 January 2024 and 22 April 2024
You can choose to pay in 2 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 50% of your fees when you enrol
- 50% of your fees by Monday 22 April 2024
Students starting after 22 April 2024
100% fees are due on enrolment
Your fees are due in full within 7 days of starting your programme.
Courses starting between 1 August 2024 and 31 October 2024
You can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees by Monday 30 September 2024
- 33% of your fees by Monday 06 January 2025
- 33% of your fees by Monday 28 April 2025
Students starting between 1 November 2024 and 31 December 2024
You can choose to pay in 3 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of your fees when you enrol
- 33% of your fees by Monday 06 January 2025
- 33% of your fees by Monday 28 April 2025
Students starting between 1 January 2025 and 28 April 2025
You can choose to pay in 2 instalments. Payments are due as follows:
- 50% of your fees when you enrol
- 50% of your fees by Monday 28 April 2025
Students starting after 28 April 2025
100% fees are due on enrolment
Sponsors and other funders
You must let us know by 1 October if a sponsor or other funder will be paying your fees. You can give us their details when you enrol. If you need to change the details you’ve given us, you must complete Sponsorship Form SP1 (PDF, 152KB) . Send the completed form to sponfee@soton.ac.uk .
Sponsors or other funders can make a payment online . They cannot pay fees in instalments.
You'll be responsible for paying your full fees if:
- you do not give us your sponsor’s details by 1 October
- your sponsor fails to pay your fees
Refunds
It is the policy of the University to issue refunds where appropriate to students who withdraw or suspend from their course. The refund amount will depend on the timing of the withdrawal and the student’s programme of study. However, if a student has a University debt, it will be subtracted from any refunds of fees payable.
Read our refund policy .
Questions and queries
You can contact theStudent Hub or the Students' Union if you have any questions about fees or funding.
Student Hub
- Address: Building 37, Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ
- Telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 9599
- Email: studenthub@soton.ac.uk
Students' Union
- Address: Building 40, Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ
- Telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 2085
- Email: advice@susu.org
Useful Downloads
How to pay your 2023-2024 fees
How to pay your 2024-2025 fees
