The University can no longer accept cash payments paid over the counter at our bankers or bank transfers paid directly into our bank account. You are still able to pay for your Tuition Fees with a bank transfer, but it can only be sent to BCU via our Tuition fee payment partner Flywire.
The Tuition Fee Payment Policy 2024-25
If you are in any doubt about what you need to pay and what happens if you are unable to pay, please refer to our Tuition Fee Payment Policy. It sets out your options and responsibilities in respect of paying your tuition fees. It also sets out the action and timing of any potential sanctions including withdrawal that the University may take if you do not pay for your tuition fees.
Read the policy
Students with international bank accounts and debit/credit cards
Birmingham City University has partnered with Flywire to accept payments from domestic and international students worldwide. As the Trusted Choice of millions of students and thousands of institutions worldwide, Flywire is the safest, most convenient way to make your education payment to Birmingham City University.
Why use Flywire?
- It uses secure, flexible options to pay from 240 countries and territories, in 140+ currencies
- Choose from convenient, local payment methods including bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more
- Take advantage of Flywire’s Best Price Guarantee for local bank transfers
- Track payments every step of the way via email, mobile app, and text alerts
- Access around-the-clock multilingual support from our Help Center via email, phone or live chat
As a self-funding student, you have a responsibility to ensure that you pay your tuition fees on time. Please remember the important tuition fee collection deadlines that are detailed below:
- 50% payment is required before you can enrol.
- A block is applied to your student account if no further payment is made after 8 weeks of your course start.
- You will be removed from your course if no further payment is made after 9 weeks.
Payment timeline and deadlines
As a self-funding student, you have a responsibility to ensure that you pay your tuition fees on time. Please remember the important tuition fee collection deadlines that are detailed below.
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Application deposit
(To obtain your CAS)
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An application deposit of £1,000 (GBP) is required to obtain a Pre-CAS Interview if you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Nigeria and if you pass it and upload your document, then you need to pay 50% of your fees (minus the initial £1,000 deposit) to meet the financial obligations of the Certificate of Acceptance to Study (CAS).
For all other nationalities, to secure your place at BCU, you will be required to pay 50% of your fees and submit essential documents to receive your CAS.
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Make a bank transfer or international card payment
Make a UK-issued card payment
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Remainder of tuition fees
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Once you have paid your 50% tuition fee deposit and you have enrolled, you will be able to pay the remaining balance of your tuition fees.
Our overseas students can pay the remaining balance either in full or spread the cost over three instalments, on pre-set dates.
A block will be applied to your student account if you do not make a payment towards the remaining tuition fees due after 8 weeks of your course starting.
You will be removed from your course if you have still not made a further payment after 9 weeks.
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Make a bank transfer or international card payment
Set up an instalment plan
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Paying your tuition fees after you enrol at BCU
Once you have paid your 50% tuition fee deposit and you have enrolled, you will be able to pay the remaining balance of your tuition fees. Our overseas students can pay the remaining balance either in full or spread the cost over three instalments, one in each study terms.
If you have been awarded a scholarship, then this will reduce the balance you need to pay for your semester 2 fees. You will receive an invoice to confirm the total balance and the balance now due after your scholarship and any payments you have made.
Your invoice will be sent to you 2 weeks after you enrol, however, you can check the balance remaining by accessing our online payment portal on the links below the day after you have enrolled.
You have the option to pay a part of your fees, all your tuition fees or set up a payment plan that enables you to pay in three easy to set up instalments that will be spread across the academic year. You will be asked for your student ID and your date of birth.
To pay in three instalments:
If you opt for the 2025/26 instalment plan, information on the instalment plan will be published soon.
Visit our Tuition Fee Invoice Payment & Plan Set Up page to set up your plan.
Pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice via bank transfer
- Click here if you want to pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice with a transfer from a UK BANK ACCOUNT.
- Click here if you want to pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice with a transfer from a NON-UK BANK ACCOUNT.
Pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice via credit/debit card
- Click here if you want to pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice with a UK CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
- Click here if you want to pay all or part of your remaining tuition fee invoice with a NON-UK CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
If an official sponsor, as defined by UKVI Appendix Finance FIN 9.1, is paying your tuition fees, you will need an original sponsor letter on headed paper confirming the amount they are paying.
All of the information you need to know about being a sponsored student will be contained within the frequently asked questions.
Please email your official sponsor letter to sponsor@bcu.ac.uk.
Paying for your accommodation fees at BCU
- To pay your accommodation deposit with a card or bank transfer, click here.
- To pay all or part of your remaining accommodation fee invoice with a bank transfer, click here.
- To pay all or part of your remaining accommodation fee invoice with a credit or debit card, click here.
If you have any questions about the fees or your payment options, then please contact Accommodation Finance on 0121 331 5189/0121 331 6785 or alternatively send them an email on accommodationfinance@bcu.ac.uk.
Paying for other products at the BCU online store
BCU also has an online store to buy merchandise or book conferences/events organised by the University. You can also use the store to purchase transcripts, replacement cards and much more.
Birmingham City University online store
