Paying your fees - international students

Find out what payment options are available to you and how to make a payment.

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Find out what payment options are available to you and how to make a payment.

Paying your fees - international 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.

Payment structures and deposits

In order to confirm your offer, you must meet all conditions listed on your offer letter, as well as pay the deposit amount listed on your offer letter.

How much is the deposit? 

Your full deposit amount and structure are stated in your offer letter. You can pay a deposit of £1,500 to start the pre-CAS checks process. A further payment will then be required for CAS issuance and enrolment. Any payments made at each stage are deducted from your overall tuition fees, meaning all instalments contribute toward the total fee you are required to pay.

How to pay your deposit or tuition fees

Payments toward your tuition should be made using Flywire.

Not an international student? See information on home fee payments.

 

Pay online with Flywire

Flywire is our easiest and preferred method of payment. It is an online payment platform that allows international students to make payments in their local currency, track payments, and process payments faster with greater transparency. You can also access Flywire's customer service 24/7 in your local language. 

How to pay using Flywire

Follow the steps below based on your status.

 

If you are an applicant

Step 1: Access Flywire

  1. Log in to your application through the Application Portal using the link in your offer letter.
  2. From your dashboard, select International checks.
  3. Select Deposit payments.
  4. Under Indicate how you will pay, choose an option (usually self-funded) and select Next.
  5. Select Pay online and choose Next.
  6. Select Payment portal.

Do not tick the box to confirm you have made a payment and do not select Submit yet.

You must return to this page after completing your payment in Flywire.

If you select this option by mistake, email international@uel.ac.uk to request a reset.
 

Step 2: Complete your payment in Flywire

  1. You will be redirected to the Flywire payment platform.
  2. Select the country you are paying from and enter the amount you want to pay in GBP sterling. Select Next.
  3. Review the available payment methods in your local currency. Options vary by country and exchange rate.
  4. Select your preferred method, enter the required details, and select Pay.
  5. Use Step 1 in the side panel to complete your payment.
    • If your bank requires authorisation, scroll to Step 2 and download the authorisation letter.
       

Step 3: Check payment status

  1. Once Flywire receives your payment, the first progress bar will turn green and show Payment guaranteed.
  2. After Flywire processes the payment and UEL receives it, the second progress bar will turn green and show Payment received. 
    Processing times vary depending on the payment method.
  3. Download your payment receipt from the side panel.
     

Step 4: Confirm your payment

  1. Return to the application page from Step 6.
  2. Tick the box to confirm you have made a payment.
  3. Select Submit.

You can log in to your Flywire dashboard at any time to track your payment. Processing may take several days.

 

If you are an enrolled student

Step 1: Access Flywire

  1. Log in to UEL Direct
  2. Select My payments.
  3. Select View student statement and make payment.
  4. Select Make a payment.

You will then be redirected to the Flywire payment platform.
 

Step 2: Complete your payment in Flywire

  1. Select the country you are paying from and enter the amount you want to pay in GBP sterling. Select Next.
  2. Review the available payment methods in your local currency.
  3. Select your preferred method, enter the required details, and select Pay.
  4. Use Step 1 in the side panel to complete your payment.
  5. If required, download a bank authorisation letter from Step 2.
     

Step 3: Check payment status

  1. When Flywire receives your payment, the status will show Payment guaranteed.
  2. Once UEL receives the payment, the status will update to Payment received.
  3. Download your payment receipt from the side panel.

You can log in to your Flywire dashboard at any time to track your payment. Processing may take several days.

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Alternative payment options

Online debit and credit card payment

Visit UEL's online payment facility. 

Please note:

  • We do not accept American Express or Diners Cards.
  • Payments made online can take 48-72 hours to post on your tuition account.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring payment is made. If a friend or third party pays on your behalf and the payment is later reversed (e.g. via a chargeback), the student remains liable for the full amount.

View our terms and conditions for online payments.

Sponsored students

  • If your fees are paid in full or in part by an employer, government agency, or official body such as an international scholarship organisation, you are considered a sponsored student. You must provide a letter from your sponsor and submit details of your sponsor when you enrol.
  • Parents, family, and friends do not count as sponsors. If they pay all or part of your fees, you will be classified as a ‘self-funding’ student and you will be expected to pay the fees accordingly.

Federal Aid

  • If you a citizen of the United States and would like more information on the funding options explained above, please contact us on +44 (0)20 8223 4444, or email federalaid@uel.ac.uk or visit our web page Funding for North Americans.

Payment plans

Please refer to your offer letter for payments required and deadline dates.

Self-funded payment options

  • Payment in full, if paid 2 weeks prior to start date you will be entitled to a 5% early payment discount.
  • Instalment plan – once you have paid your relevant deposit you can opt to set up an instalment plan to pay the balance of your fees within 10 weeks from start date. A copy of the instalment agreement is sent to your UEL email account.

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

 

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.

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)

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