Current Undergraduate
Student Finance for Tuition Fees – Home/EU Undergraduates
The information on the following pages gives an overview of the fee structure for students from UK/EU, studying for their first undergraduate degree. You are advised to read all the information carefully.
Tuition Fees are payable to Cardiff University for each year of your course (including repeat years). Your personal liability (total fee less any Grants or Sponsorship) can be paid either by taking out a Tuition Fees Loan (repayable on completion of your course) or by one of the payment options offered by Cardiff University.
New System Students
If you started your course of study in academic year 2006/7 or later (not including gap year students who started in 2006/7), tuition fees for 2010/11 will be £3,290. Fees for Industrial Placement Year (not Erasmus) will be £1,640.
Old System Students
If you started your course of study in academic year 2005/6 or before (or were a gap year student who started in 2006/7), tuition fees for 2010/1 will be £1,310.
It is extremely important that the correct fee is quoted when completing your PN1 or PR1 form. Please contact your Local Education Authority immediately if you have already submitted information which is incorrect. If you are studying Medicine (MBBCH) there is no placement year although you may be spending time away from the University site. Please make sure that full-time fees are quoted on your PN1/PR1 form for each year of your course.
Erasmus Funding: If you are on an Erasmus year abroad in 2010/11 then no fees will be due and you do not need to apply for Grants or Loans for tuition fees.
Please read important additional information below if you are a returning New System Student who normally lives in Wales or (Non UK) EU. This information is not relevant to students commencing study in 2010/11:
If you normally live in Wales/EU(Non UK) and will be a returning New System Student at Cardiff in 2010/11 then you should automatically qualify for a non repayable Tuition Fee Grant from the Welsh Assembly. The Fee Grant of £1,980 is available regardless of family income and will be paid directly to Cardiff University. Your eligibility for this grant will automatically be assessed by your Local Education Authority so it is important that you quote the correct fee of £3,290 in order for your forms to be correctly processed. You will then need to decide how you will pay the balance of £1,310; either by taking out a Student Loan or paying it directly to the University. For more information on Grants and Loans available and how to make an application please go to the appropriate link:
Student Finance Wales - for Welsh students
Student Finance Direct - for (non UK) EU students
Important Withdrawal Information
Students are advised to speak to a member of staff in the Fees Office (029 20874167) to discuss the implications of withdrawal on their tuition fees. Students may also want to discuss other aspects of their withdrawal with a member of the Student Advisory Service.
If you withdraw prior to October 31st 2010 no fees will be charged. If you withdraw after this date your tuition fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for the number of weeks you have attended. All Home/EU students should read the following information.
If you withdraw from your course between 31st October 2010 and November 30th 2010 any loan or grant you have been awarded will not be paid to Cardiff University. You will then be charged for the number of weeks you have been in attendance (this calculation is based on the full fee of £3,290 for all New System students).
If you withdraw after December 1st 2010 you will be charged for the number of weeks you have been in attendance (this calculation is based on the full fee of £3,290 for all New System students)***
***Recipients of the Tuition Fee Grant from the Welsh Assembly
In accordance with Regulation 18 of the Assembly Learning Grants and Loans (Higher Education) (Wales) Regulations 2007 the tuition fee liability must be greater than £1,310 before entitlement to the Welsh Assembly Tuition Fee Grant begins. Students must be aware that if withdrawing early from the course they will need to fund the first £1,310 themselves.
How Will My Tuition Fees be Paid?
It is the responsibility of all students to make sure that their tuition fees are paid punctually or that sufficient funding (i.e. grants & loans) is in place. Provision must be made either in advance of or as part of online registration. Failure to do so will result in Senate Regulation: Procedure for payment of Tuition Fees and Other Monies. All students must read D.23 and D.24 of the Regulations Handbook (including Procedures in the Event of Non-Payment of Tuition Fee) to be fully aware of their financial obligations.
Student Loans (repayable)
A student loan is money that you can borrow to pay for your tuition fees when you are studying. This is a loan, not a grant, meaning that you will have to pay it back when you have finished your course and are earning. You will not be expected to begin repayments until your earnings cross the “repayment threshold” set by Student Loans Company.You may choose to take out a repayable Student Loan for Tuition Fees to cover all or part of your Tuition Fees liability. The Student Loans Company will pay the fees direct to the University on your behalf.
The following links will give you more information on funding available and how to make you application:
Student Finance Wales - for Welsh students
Student Finance Direct - for (non UK) EU students
SAAS - for Scottish students
Payment to Cardiff University
You may decide not to take out a Student Loan for tuition fees, or may take out a loan for a proportion of the fees due. In this case you will need to make payment to the University either, in full or in two instalments. If you are not sure of what your contribution will be, this will be confirmed to you in the Financial Notification you will receive from the Student Loans Company.
Direct Debit (preferred payment method)
Payment can be made by Direct Debit in two instalments (as long as the total amount due exceeds £300) and will be collected on November 17th 2010 and January 28th 2011. You will also need to make sure that the bank details are from a valid UK bank/building Society account which allows Direct Debits.
If you choose this payment method you will complete a Direct Debit mandate as part of your on-line registration. Details of on-line registration will be sent to you at a later date.
The following payment options are also available to all Home/EU Undergraduate Students;
1st instalment – As part of, or prior to online registration
2nd instalment – January 28th 2011
Credit/Debit Cards
Payment can be made using all major credit/debit cards (with the exception of American Express) either in full or in two instalments. You will be able to submit your card details as part of your on-line registration. Once payment of the 1st instalment has been made, future payments can be made via the SIMS Online page.
Cheque/ Bank Draft
Payment can be made by cheque or bank draft either in full or in two instalments. All cheques should have the student name and number written on the reverse and be made payable to “Cardiff University”. Please note that this payment method is not part of online registration and cheques must be received no later 7 working days prior to registering online. Cheques should be posted to the Finance Office
Bank Transfer
Payment can be made by direct bank transfer to the University bank account either in full or in two instalments. The name and student number must be quoted so that we are able to easily identify who the payment is for. This process is not available as part of online registration and we must advise that payments be received no later than 7 working days prior to registering online.
Cardiff University Bank Details
Sponsorship
If you are being funded by a third party other than the Student Loan Company it is imperative that you get a sponsorship letter to us no later than 7 working days prior to registering online. Failure to do so will mean you will not be able to fully complete your online registration. An official sponsorship letter must be provided for each year of study. All sponsorship letters should be sent to the Finance Office
Important Notes
- Your Local Education Authority can help with any general questions and more detailed requests, as well as provide you with a Student Finance application pack.
- When completing your PN1/PR1 form you must make sure that you enter your National Insurance Number. Failure to do so will cause delay in your Student Loan payments.
- When you receive your Financial Notification for 2010/11 please make sure that your course details are correct. If there is an error you will need to complete a Change of Circumstance Form for Full-time Students(C01) immediately and return it to your Local Education Authority.
- Tuition Fees are payable by students who are are out on an Industrial Training or Year Abroad at 50% of the relevant fee.
- Failure to pay Tuition Fees by the due date will result in Senate Regulations being enforced and may lead to your registration being cancelled.
- Please make sure you have read and understand the Information on Withdrawing from the course. This may be relevant to you at a future date.
- The Finance Office may contact you from time to time via e-mail and you should read your e-mails at least once a week as per INSRV Regulation 5.3.1
- Full details of the University’s Financial Regulations, including Refund Policy and Procedures in the Event of Non-Payment of Tuition Fees are detailed in sections D.23 and D.24 of the Academic Regulations Handbook (pages 248-252). Please see Related Resources on the right column at the top of this page for the Handbook.
- Internal repeat students for the 2010/11 academic session should contact The Finance Office on (029) 20875253/9263/4167 to confirm the exact fees due.
Student Finance for Tuition Fees – International Undergraduates
The information on the following pages is designed to give an overview of the fees structure for students from outside of the EU, who are studying for an Undergraduate degree.
The table below shows the fee you will be charged in 2010/11. It is extremely important that this is the fee quoted when making any application for funding.
Tuition Fees 2010/11 – International Undergraduates
| Course | Fee in £ Sterling |
|---|---|
| Arts-based Courses | 10,100.00 |
| Including: BScEcon, BSc/Diploma City and Regional Planning | |
| Science-based Courses | 12,950.00 |
| Including: Archaeology, BSc/BArch, Music, Marine Geography | |
| Medical Degrees | |
| Pre-Clinical(BIOSI): | 12,950.00 |
| MBBCH Years 1-2 | |
| BDS Year 1 | |
| Clinical: | 23,500.00 |
| MBBCH Years 3-5 | |
| BDS Years 2-5 | |
| Other: | |
| Bachelor of Nursing/Diploma of H.E. in Nursing | TBC |
| BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging | 12,950.00 |
| BSc Occupational Therapy | 12,950.00 |
| BSc Physiotherapy | 12,950.00 |
| Bench Fees Years 2 and 3 | |
| BSc Medical Science | 23,500.00 |
| Degree of BSc Intercalated | 23,500.00 |
Industrial Placement Year: Fees will be charged at a rate of 50% of the full-time fee (except for Engineering courses which are charged at a rate of one third of the full-time fee).
How Will My Tuition Fees be Paid?
It is the responsibility of all students to make sure that their tuition fees are paid punctually or that sufficient funding (i.e. grants & loans) is in place. Provision must be made either in advance of or as part of online registration. Failure to do so will result in Senate Regulation: Procedure for payment of Tuition Fees and Other Monies. All students must read D.23 and D.24 of the Regulations Handbook (including Procedures in the Event of Non-Payment of Tuition Fees) to be fully aware of their financial obligations.
The instalment dates and amounts due will be displayed as part of on-line registration. It is the responsibility of all students to print this data and make provision for prompt payment of all Fees. Details of on-line registration and your password will be sent to you at a later date.
Direct Debit (preferred payment method)
Payment can be made by Direct Debit in three instalments (as long as the total amount due exceeds £300) and will be collected on November 17th 2010, January 28th 2011 and April 28th 2011. You will also need to make sure that the bank details are from a valid UK bank/building society account which allows Direct Debits.
If you choose this payment method you will complete a Direct Debit mandate as part of your on-line registration. Details of on-line registration will be sent to you at a later date.
The following payment options are also available to all International Undergraduate Students. The due dates are as follows:
1st instalment – As part of, or prior to online registration
2nd instalment – January 28th 2011
3rd instalment – April 28th 2011
Credit/Debit Cards
Payment can be made using all major credit/debit cards (with the exception of American Express) either in full or in three instalments. You will be able to submit your card details as part of your on-line registration. Once payment of the 1st instalment has been made, future payments can be made via the SIMS Online page.
Cheque/ Bank Draft
Payment can be made by cheque or bank draft either in full or in three instalments. All cheques should have the student name and number written on the reverse and be made payable to “Cardiff University”. Please note that this payment method is not part of on-line registration and cheques must be received no later than 7 working days prior to registering online. If cheques are being sent via an overseas agent to the International Office you will need to allow extra time for the cheque to reach us. Cheques should otherwise be posted to the Finance Office
Bank Transfer
Payment can be made by direct bank transfer to the University bank account either in full or in three instalments. The student name and student number must be quoted so that we are able to easily identify who the payment is for. This process is not available as part of on-line registration and we must advise that payments be received no later than 7 working days prior to registering online. You would be advised to get a paper receipt/proof of transcript if choosing to pay by this method. This will make it easier for us to locate your payment in the event of any problem occurring.
Please note: This method of payment may incur bank charges of between £5.00 and £25.00 if an International transfer of funds is used. Your tuition fee account will be credited with the net proceeds only received by the University's bank.
Cardiff University Bank Details
Sponsorship
If you are being funded by a third party other than the Student Loan Company it is imperative that you get a sponsorship letter to us no later than 7 working days prior to registering online. Failure to do so will mean you will not be able to fully complete your online registration. An official sponsorship letter must be provided for each year of study. All sponsorship letters should be sent to the Finance Office
US Loans
Students coming to Cardiff from the United States may choose to take out loans for all or part of their tuition fees. Full details of how to go about applying for funding can be found on the International Office web page. Please note that application forms need to be submitted by August 1st 2010.
Foreign Exchange Letters
The Finance Office is able to arrange letters to assist with the transfer of funds. However, due to the high volume of demand at this time of year you must allow at least three working days for the letter to be produced. Letters being sent Overseas will then be sent standard class mail so you would be advised to request any documents you need as early as possible. To request Foreign Exchange letters please e-mail fees@cardiff.ac.uk
Important Notes
In the case of partial sponsorship, this will be deducted from the full tuition fees chargeable for the 2010/11 session. The remaining balance payable by the student will then be divided into three equal instalments. Partial funding cannot be used to delay payment of the first instalment.
Failure to pay Tuition Fees by the due date will result in Senate Regulations being enforced and may lead to your registration being cancelled.
The Finance Office may contact you from time to time via e-mail and you should read your e-mails at least once a week as per INSRV Regulation 5.3.1
Full details of the University’s Financial Regulations, including Refund Policy and Procedures in the Event of Non-Payment of Tuition Fees are detailed in sections D.23 and D.24 of the Academic Regulations Handbook (pages 248-252).
Sponsored students must provide an official sponsorship letter for each year of study.
Internal repeat students should contact The Finance Office on (029) 20875253/9263/4167 to confirm the exact fees due.