How and when to pay your fees
When to pay your fees
Tuition fee payment dates (also known as liability dates) are the points at which you become responsible for paying your fees. These dates depend on your course start date and semester of entry.
These dates do not apply to short courses, UH Online (distance learning), research students, or some international students with alternative arrangements. If you're self-funding, you must ensure payments are made in line with the liability dates for your intake.
You can also read our fees and finance policies for information on previous academic years.
| Start date | Liability point and date | UK students | International students** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester A | 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester A | No fee liability* | 50% of tuition fees |
| 2. 6 October 2025 | 25% of tuition fees** | 50% of tuition fees | |
| 3. 5 January 2026 | 50% of tuition fees | 75% of tuition fees | |
| 4. 13 April 2026 | 100% of tuition fees | 100% of tuition fees | |
| Semester B | 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester B | No fee liability* | 50% of tuition fees |
| 2. 2 February 2026 | 25% of tuition fees** | 50% of tuition fees | |
| 3. 4 May 2026 | 50% of tuition fees | 75% of tuition fees | |
| 4. 3 August 2026 | 100% of tuition fees | 100% of tuition fees | |
| Semester C | 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester C | No fee liability* | 50% of tuition fees |
| 2. 25 May 2026 | 25% of tuition fees** | 50% of tuition fees | |
| 3. 21 September 2026 | 50% of tuition fees | 75% of tuition fees | |
| 4. 4 January 2027 | 100% of tuition fees | 100% of tuition fees |
* The fee liability dates for international students set out in the table above apply only to those international students who commence their programme of study on or after the 2025/26 academic year.
** Except for home undergraduate students who are unable to secure a Tuition Fee Loan due to previous study, in which case, 25% of tuition fees must be paid before registration.
*** Except for home undergraduate students who are blocked by the Student Loan Company/unable to secure a Tuition Fee Loan, who will have no further fee liability on this date.
How to make a payment
Student loans for UK and EU students
Home and eligible EU undergraduate students can apply for student finance before starting their course. The Student Loan Company pays tuition fee loans directly to the University.
Find more information on the Student Finance England (SFE) website.
International students
International students studying full-time may be eligible for a full payment discount if tuition fees are paid in full by the relevant deadline. Eligibility varies by course.
International students must also pay a £5,000 tuition fee deposit before registration, with the remaining balance payable in line with liability dates.
Find full details on international fees and funding.
Self-funding and external funding
If you are paying your own fees, you must pay in time with the liability dates for your intake.
If you have funding such as a scholarship or external loan paid directly to the University, you must provide evidence at registration or email finance tuition.
Any remaining balance must be paid in line with tuition fee deadlines.
Sponsored students
If your employer or another organisation is paying your tuition fees, they must complete a Sponsor Agreement Form or provide written confirmation.
If we do not receive sponsorship confirmation within 14 days of enrolment, or your sponsor fails to pay, you will become personally liable for the fees.
Hertfordshire Business School
Hertfordshire Business School operates the Corporate Flexi Scheme for employers sponsoring multiple employees across professional qualifications or executive education courses.
Contact Lynne Stevens for more information.
Payment methods
Don’t risk your money by using third-party payment agents offering incentives or exchange rate deals; always pay directly through the official payment platforms below. We do not accept cash or cheque payments.
Flywire
The University of Hertfordshire has partnered with Flywire to allow you to pay securely online using local payment methods including bank transfer, debit or credit card, and e-wallets. You can track your payment at every stage through email, app and text updates. When making a payment, remember to use your 8-digit student ID as your reference. Contact Flywire if you need help with your payment.
Tuition | Accommodation payments | Other payments |
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Convera
To pay using Convera, have your student registration number and tuition fee amount in GBP ready. Complete the online form to receive a guaranteed quote in your local currency valid for 72 hours.
You can then arrange payment through your bank or online banking. Your payment will be sent directly to the University, and you will receive confirmation once we have received your funds.
Contact Convera if you need support with your payment.
Pay us securely
Protect yourself from fraud by following these important steps:
Check the website address
For payments made directly to the university, URLs will always begin with ip.e-paycapita.com.
Use approved payment methods
Only use Flywire, Convera or official University payment channels.
Beware of scams
We will never ask for bank details by phone, email, or social media.
Respond promptly
If payment providers request additional information, respond quickly to avoid delays or returned payments.
Refunds
We always return refunds to the original payment source. We cannot refund payments to alternative accounts.
