International deposit payments
Information for international students on how to pay tuition deposit.
Information for international students on how to pay tuition deposit for a new course.
Students should also be aware of the conditions outlined in the UWE Bristol Tuition Fee Policy.
The Money matters guide (PDF) will help you understand your financial contract with UWE Bristol and our processes.
This page is for international student deposit payments. For tuition fee payment information, please visit ways to pay.
Please note:
- The University does not accept cash payments. Please do not bring large quantities of cash with you to campus or hold it in your accommodation.
- Tuition fees for international students should always be paid directly to the University by the student or parents.
- The University does not accept payments directly to our bank account. All payments should be paid through Flywire unless prior approval is given.
- Unless you are paying full fees, are a government sponsored student, or have applied for a US federal loan, postgraduate students will need to pay £8,500 of the total cost before or at registration, minus any deposit or prepayment you have already paid. Failure to do so could result in withdrawal from the course and impact on any deposit refund.
Tuition fee deposit for new students
To secure your place at the University and to receive your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study letter (CAS), which enables you to apply for your visa, you will need to pay a minimum deposit as detailed below.
Your deposit amount will be mentioned in your offer letter or communicated to you through your UWE Welcome portal.
Due to visa compliance measures, applicants from Sylhet (Bangladesh) and Pakistan will be required to pay £8,500 prior to a CAS being issued. Students from Afghanistan will be required to pay the full tuition fee balance before a CAS is issued. This will be included as a condition of the offer and will be clear on the offer letter.
Please note: unless you are paying full fees, are a government sponsored student or have applied for a US federal loan, postgraduate students will need to pay £8,500 of the total cost before or at registration minus any deposit or prepayment you have already paid.
*If you are a government sponsored student, are sponsored by an International Scholarship Agency or have applied for a US federal loan, you are not required to pay a tuition fee deposit and your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) statement will be issued via your Welcome website.
The international tuition fee deposit is non-refundable except in certain circumstances. View further information regarding the refund policy for international deposits.
How to pay
International Funds Transfer (Flywire)
Flywire is our official payment partner. Pay your tuition deposit by International Funds Transfer (Flywire) direct to our bank, which can be done via your Welcome website.
Once you have firmly accepted your offer, the Pay your Deposit option will appear in the My applications section of your Welcome website.
Please note: The University does not accept payments directly to our bank account.
Why pay by Flywire?
- Eliminate hidden bank fees – ensure the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) receives the correct amount.
- Flywire provides a Best Price Guarantee – if you find a better exchange rate at your bank, they will match it.
- Peace of mind – 24-hour multilingual customer support when you need it most. Know where your payment is throughout the process.
What you need to make a payment?
- To have been offered and accepted a place at UWE Bristol.
- A valid UWE Bristol applicant ID (Welcome ID).
- Access to your UWE Welcome website.
If you have any questions
Further information can be found by visiting Flywire's FAQ (frequently asked questions) section if you have any queries.
Payment plans are available for new students, please visit ways to pay for further information.
Important fraud information
How to avoid fraud
Please be aware that online and telephone financial fraud is on the rise. Often fraudsters will offer significant discounts, incentives, or attractive exchange rates. Please remember that if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
Tuition fees for international students should always be paid directly to the University through Flywire, we strongly advise that you do not pay through a third party and please note that if you do we may have to undergo additional checks which may mean delays to you receiving your CAS for up to three weeks and could result in the deposit being held or refunded to the original payee.
Making payments in any way other than the University's recommended payment methods may result in a loss of funds.
Please watch out for adverts or messages on social platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram or WeChat, and never agree to pay someone large sums of money in cash. Likewise, you should never share your bank details with or transfer money to someone you do not know.
For further guidance please see the action fraud website.
Refund policy for international deposits
Criteria and information for requesting a refund of your international deposit.
Refund policy for international depositsContact Finance
Income Operations
The Income Operations team is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday 08:30 to 16:00.
For security reasons please do not quote your credit/debit card number or bank details in an email.
- For queries relating to setting up direct debits online, email instalments@uwe.ac.uk.
- For payment-related queries, please visit the Income Operations self-help form to submit questions regarding fees, making a payment and payments you have made.
- Alternatively, email income.ops@uwe.ac.uk – and please quote your student number.
Credit control
Credit control is available via telephone or email Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 16:30 and Friday 11:00 to 16:00.
- For queries relating to an outstanding balance to the University, if you are unable to pay for your fees or if you are due a refund, email us at creditcontrol@uwe.ac.uk.
- If you are an applicant joining us for a September or January intake and have a query not related to your payment please contact international@uwe.ac.uk.
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