Paying your fees - home students
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Paying your fees - home students
Payment methods and payment deadline
Anyone with a valid offer can make a payment.
For information about how to pay your fees and the payment deadlines, please see the UEL Tuition Fees Policy.
How to make a payment
Pay a student invoice
For:
- Tuition invoice
- Accommodation invoice
- Other miscellaneous student invoice
You will need:
- Student ID
- Date of birth
View our terms and conditions for online payments.
Not a home student? See information on international fee payments
Funding your university degree
Student loan
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan if your course starts (or started) on or after 1 August 2016. Further information can be found at the gov.uk website.
Employer sponsorship and self-funding
If you are at work, your employer may sponsor you to do a university degree. Under this arrangement, your employer agrees to pay, or contribute towards, your tuition fees for a course that's directly relevant and beneficial to them.
Early Payment Discount
You can save on your course fees by paying them in full. Pay your tuition fees early, and we will give you a five per cent discount on your tuition fees. Further information can be found on the Early Payment Discount page.
Payment FAQs
Can I pay by bank transfer?
Yes, if you are unable to pay via FLYWIRE you can pay via bank transfer.
The University's bank account details are;
Bank name | Barclays Bank |
|---|---|
Account name | University of East London |
Bank Address | Barking Central Branch, The Lemonade Building, 2 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8DL. England
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Sort code | 20-73-05 |
Account number | 40739529 |
IBAN number | GB30 BARC 2073 0540 7395 29 |
SWIFT / BIC CODE | BARCGB22 (if 11 digits required add XXX) |
Reference number | your 7 digit UEL student number and your name (e.g. 1234567 / SMITH ) |
Please ensure your UEL student number and name are stated as the payment reference, so our finance team know which student account to allocate the received payment to.
Please note that bank transfers can take 3-5 working days for payments to be received and posted to your tuition account.
I don't know my Student ID. Where can I find it?
Your Student ID can be found on your offer letter or any UEL email communication. (This is the same as your applicant number).
Is there an additional charge for paying by credit or debit card?
No, there are no additional charges by UEL, if you choose to pay by debit or credit card.
I have a sponsor who will be invoiced for my student fees. Can they pay in instalments?
No - instalment payments are not available for fees invoiced to student sponsors.
That means that employers, local authorities, charities or any other third party accepted sponsors will need to pay your fees in full.
The invoice will be emailed to your sponsor once enrolment is completed. Payment is due 30 days from the date of invoice.
Can I pay by direct debit?
No - we do not offer direct debit as a payment option.
Who can pay my fees?
Anyone can make payment, whether they are the student or paying on behalf of a student. For example: Student, parent, other family member or sponsor.
Please ensure your UEL student number and name are stated as the payment reference, so our finance team know which student account to allocate the received payment to.
Can payments be made in a different currency than GBP?
All payments must be in British Pound Sterling. If you pay by Flywire, you will be given the option to pay in a different currency and convert it.
We are not responsible for any fluctuation in exchange rates and/or any bank charges.
How can I pay my fees?
If you are a currently enrolled student, you can view your statement and pay your Tuition Fees by card or PayPal through UEL Direct 24/7 by logging into uel.ac.uk/ueldirect and following the links. You will need your student number and password to use this method.
If you are making a payment on behalf of a student, you can make payments against their Tuition Fees account via the following link https://epay.uel.ac.uk . You must have their Student ID number and date of birth to log in.
Is there a discount if I pay in full before enrolment?
Students will receive a 5% discount if they pay their fees in full before or at enrolment.
The early payment discount applies to students paying the Overseas rate of fees on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes who paying their own fees, and to Home students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes who pay their own fees.
Why can’t I see my payment on my tuition account?
If you have made your payment more than 5 working days ago and it is not yet reflecting on our UEL tuition account, please email creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk with as much information as possible, including your UEL student number, and attach proof of payment. The subject of your email should state Missing Payment Information.
Contact us
Email contact
If you prefer to, you can contact us by email. Our email address is creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk. We can either reply by email or give you a call, if you prefer. Please state your student number or customer account number on your correspondence.
Telephone contact
You can also contact the Student Hub instead on 0208 223 4444 to select the option for the Income and Credit Control team. (Lines open: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
Further information
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Parents' guide to fees and funding
We know how concerning the cost of higher education can be for parents and guardians, and have provided resources to inform you of all the options available.
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Cost of Living Support
Regardless of your financial situation, we’re committed to make studying in London possible for everyone and providing our students with support throughout their university experience.
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UK undergraduate funding
Find out if you're eligible for a tuition loan, a maintenance loan, grants and other funding for your university degree in London.
