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Paying Tuition Fees

As a student at the University of Lincoln, you will be required to pay tuition fees for each year of your course. Depending on the type of programme and study level, the cost of tuition can vary. However you are funding your studies, there’s a range of payment methods to suit you.

Tuition Fee Discounts

Our tuition fee discounts are designed to help support international students enrolling at the University of Lincoln. The discounts, alongside our wide range of international scholarships, have been created to help make studying at Lincoln more accessible for students from around the world.

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2025/26 Entry Undergraduate Study

Whichever method you choose, you will be asked to pay your fees in two stages.

Year One

Stage One

An deposit is to be paid following acceptance of an unconditional offer, the exact amount will be outlined in your offer letter. Students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan should ensure they have completed their Pre-CAS interview after submitting their CAS request and before paying this deposit. Please refer to your offer letter for further details. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

If you do not require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will just need to pay the deposit which will be outlined in your offer letter.

Please note that some students may be required to make an additional payment prior to enrolment. Full details of your payment structure will be included in your offer letter. If outlined in your offer letter as a requirement, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment.

Stage Two

The remaining balance is to be paid in equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol.

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.


Year 2, Year 3

Stage One

50% of the fees to be paid BEFORE enrolment. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

Stage Two

The remaining balance is to be paid in equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol. 

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted. 


Fee Instalment Information

All students will automatically be set up with a payment plan from September 2025 with equal consecutive monthly instalments, depending on their fee amount. The first instalment will be due 21 days after enrolment.

Students will receive a notification email shortly after enrolment with the payment schedule and will need to make their payments online each month. There will be no need to register any card information for this. Students will receive an email reminder five days before the instalment is due to allow time to make a payment.

Should students fail to make their payments on time will have sanctions placed on their accounts.

If you need assistance, you can contact a member of our team in the following ways:

  • In person: Book an appointment with a Finance Officer at the Student Support Centre, available Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 4pm
  • Phone: Call us on 01522 803120, available Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
  • If you are a current student please Raise a query using the query button on your reminder/invoice. If you are no longer a student at the university please email payments@lincoln.ac.uk.

Full Fee Payment

As an alternative, students can choose to pay tuition fees in full prior to or during enrolment.

2025/26 Entry Postgraduate Study

Whichever method you choose, you will be asked to pay your fees in two stages.

Year One

Stage One

An deposit is to be paid following acceptance of an unconditional offer, the exact amount will be outlined in your offer letter. Students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan should ensure they have completed their Pre-CAS interview after submitting their CAS request and before paying this deposit. Please refer to your offer letter for further details. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

If you do not require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will just need to pay the deposit, which is outlined in your offer letter, before you enrol.

Please note that some students may be required to make an additional payment prior to enrolment. Full details of your payment structure will be included in your offer letter. If outlined in your offer letter as a requirement, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment.

Stage Two

The remaining balance is to be paid in equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol.

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.


Year 2, Year 3

Stage One

50% of the fees to be paid BEFORE enrolment. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

Stage Two

The remaining balance is to be paid in equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol. 

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.


Fee Instalment Information

All students will automatically be set up with a payment plan from September 2025 with equal consecutive monthly instalments, depending on their fee amount. The first instalment will be due 21 days after enrolment.

Students will receive a notification email shortly after enrolment with the payment schedule and will need to make their payments online each month. There will be no need to register any card information for this. Students will receive an email reminder five days before the instalment is due to allow time to make a payment.

Should students fail to make their payments on time will have sanctions placed on their accounts.

If you need assistance, you can contact a member of our team in the following ways:

  • In person: Book an appointment with a Finance Officer at the Student Support Centre, available Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 4pm
  • Phone: Call us on 01522 803120, available Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
  • If you are a current student please Raise a query using the query button on your reminder/invoice. If you are no longer a student at the university please email payments@lincoln.ac.uk.

Full Fee Payment

As an alternative, students can choose to pay tuition fees in full prior to or during enrolment.

2026/27 Entry Undergraduate Study

Whichever method you choose, you will be asked to pay your fees in two stages.

Year One

Stage One

Stage 1 - a deposit of £8,000 is due after you accept an unconditional offer and before we issue you with a CAS number.

Students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan should ensure they have completed their Pre-CAS interview after submitting their CAS request and before paying this deposit. Please refer to your offer letter for further details. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

If you do not require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will just need to pay the deposit which will be outlined in your offer letter.

Full details of your payment structure will be included in your offer letter. If outlined in your offer letter as a requirement, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment.

Stage Two

The balance of fees is to be paid in a single instalment by the end of the first semester (Friday 15 January 2027).

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.


Year 2, Year 3

Stage One 

Stage 1 – £8,000 is due to be paid before enrolment, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment. 

Stage Two 

The balance of fees is to be paid in a single instalment by the end of the first semester (Friday 15 January 2027). 

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted. 


Fee Instalment Information

Should students fail to make their payments on time will have sanctions placed on their accounts.

If you need assistance, you can contact a member of our team in the following ways:

  • In person: Please make an appointment with a member of the Payments Team, available Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
  • Phone: Call us on 01522 803120, available Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
  • If you are a current student please Raise a query using the query button on your reminder/invoice. If you are no longer a student at the university please email payments@lincoln.ac.uk.

Full Fee Payment

As an alternative, students can choose to pay tuition fees in full prior to or during enrolment.

2026/27 Entry Postgraduate Study

Whichever method you choose, you will be asked to pay your fees in two stages.

Year One

Stage One

A deposit of £8,000 is due after you accept an unconditional offer and before we issue you with a CAS number.

Students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan should ensure they have completed their Pre-CAS interview after submitting their CAS request and before paying this deposit. Please refer to your offer letter for further details. Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

If you do not require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will just need to pay the deposit, which is outlined in your offer letter, before you enrol.

Full details of your payment structure will be included in your offer letter. If outlined in your offer letter as a requirement, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment.

Stage Two

The balance of fees is to be paid in a single instalment by the end of the first semester (Friday 15 January 2027)

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.


Year 2, Year 3

Stage One 

Stage 1 – £8,000 is due to be paid before enrolment, failure to complete the additional enrolment payment will prevent enrolment. 

Stage Two 

The balance of fees is to be paid in a single instalment by the end of the first semester (Friday 15 January 2027). 

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted. 


Fee Instalment Information

Should students fail to make their payments on time will have sanctions placed on their accounts.

If you need assistance, you can contact a member of our team in the following ways:

  • In person: Please make an appointment with a member of the Payments Team, available Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
  • Phone: Call us on 01522 803120, available Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
  • If you are a current student please Raise a query using the query button on your reminder/invoice. If you are no longer a student at the university please email payments@lincoln.ac.uk.

Full Fee Payment

As an alternative, students can choose to pay tuition fees in full prior to or during enrolment.

Degree Preparation Courses

Whichever method you choose, you will be asked to pay your fees in two stages.

International Foundation/International Year One

Stage One: A deposit is to be paid on receipt of an unconditional offer, the amount will be listed on your offer letter. This applies to students who require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).  Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

Stage Two: The remaining balance is to be paid in full, or via a maximum of nine equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol. You need to select your preferred option within 21 days of enrolment or your study progression may be affected as per the University General Regulations.

For example, Jiamin’s tuition fee due is £16,000. She will be required to pay a £5,000 deposit (stage one) and a payment of £11,000 will be required for stage two.

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.

Pre-Master's

Stage One: A deposit is to be paid on receipt of an unconditional offer, the amount will be listed on your offer letter. This applies to students who require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Sponsorship letters will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.

Stage Two: The remaining course fee, as stated in your offer letter and CAS, is to be paid in full, or via a maximum of nine equal consecutive monthly instalments commencing in the month you enrol. You need to select your preferred option within 21 days of enrolment or your study progression may be affected as per the University General Regulations.

For example, Jiamin’s course fee is £24,500.  She will be required to pay an £5,000 deposit (stage one) and a payment of £19,500 will be required for stage two.

Please note that the tuition fee due is the total amount of fees payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.

Sponsorship Letters

Sponsorship letters (from commercial bodies only, not a private individual such as a friend or relative) will be accepted during stage one providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to. The letter should:

  • Be on letter headed paper, be addressed to the University of Lincoln, and signed by your line manager or director.
  • Contain contact details of the person/department responsible for payment of your fees.
  • Include your name, the academic year you are being sponsored for, the programme title, and the sponsorship amount.
  • Any sponsorship amounts should be shown in GBP. 

If your sponsor requires a purchase order or other reference number quoting on their invoice, this should also be indicated on the letter. 

Please note that sponsors must pay in full within 30 days of receipt of invoice and cannot pay by instalments.

Convera

We proudly partner with Convera to offer you a simple, secure, and smart way to pay your fees online. Convera's platform is trusted by 800+ institutions worldwide to enable payments in 140+ currencies across 200+ countries and territories.

Pay Your Fees with Convera

Why Choose Convera

  • Students, parents, and carers can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition fees, accommodation, and more
  • Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank
  • Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit, or debit card or eWallet
  • Compare payment options instantly and Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours
  • If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee
  • Track your payment status by SMS and email
  • Multilingual platform available in 10 languages
  • Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: studentsupport@convera.com
  • A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected
  • Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change
  • Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade.

Payments should not be attempted through Convera from the following jurisdictions.  Please also refer to the Bank Sanctions section.

  • Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela
  • Cuba
  • Afghanistan
  • Russia
  • Belarus
  • Crimea, Luhansk & Donetsk Territories.

Payment Methods

Please note that the University does not accept cash payments for fees.

Please choose one of the following options:

Nigerian Students – How to pay through Convera using a Form A

If you are a student from Nigeria and are wishing to make payment for your Tuition/Accommodation fees using a Form A, please read the information on How to pay through Convera using a Form A

Bank Transfer

To make a payment by bank transfer please click the 'Pay Your Fees with Convera' button below.

Pay Your Fees with Convera

In Full

Using our partner system, Convera, you will be able to pay your tuition securely in full using the following payment cards:

Convera payment card providers

 

Pay Your Fees with Convera

By Instalments

Tuition Fee Payment Terms 

International students from September 2026 will be required to pay their remaining fee in full by the end of the first term (Friday 15th January 2026). 

We no longer accept payment plans -Students will receive an email reminder five days before the fee is due to allow time to make a payment. Please click on the link to make payment. Alternatively, you can make an appointment to see a Finance Officer in the Student Support Centre, and we can take card payments.  

Important Information 

Failure to make payment will result in suspension and restrictions being applied to your student account.  

Suspension of studies can have significant consequences for student visa holders and their ability to comply with all student visa conditions. The Student Support Centre have an International Advice team who can provide specialist support, should this apply to you. 

  • Suspension of access to Blackboard and other online learning resources. 
  • Delays in receiving your certificate, re-enrolling on your course, or graduating — until all outstanding fees have been paid in full. 
  • During suspension, students are not allowed to attend teaching, placements, access learning resource facilities, submit any assessments or take exams, and any assessments or exams submitted during suspension will be treated as a non-submission by Boards of Examiners. 

Important Notice – Bank Sanctions:

Students domiciled in or whose payments are to be initiated/originate from Syria, North Korea, Iran, The Crimean Peninsula including Sevastopol (region of Ukraine), Donetsk Peoples Republic (Donetsk), Luhansk Peoples Republic (Luhansk), Kherson & Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine, Cuba, Belarus & Russia.

Please read the following policy prior to transmitting any payments to the University:

Bank Sanctions Policy

Lloyds financial and trade sanctions (mentioned a number of times in the policy).

Bank Sanction Form (Word Document)

Contact the International Enquiries Team

University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS

01522 308108

Enquiry Form