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Postgraduate tuition fees

If you are looking for the tuition fee for your course, you will find these in the 'Fees and funding' tab of individual .

Who pays tuition fees?

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you're from.

If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees. Tuition fees are higher for international students, and the form enables the University to assess whether you have a relevant connection to the UK that might positively influence your fee status. Guidance on applying for student support are available on the website.

Students from Scotland

Applicants resident in Scotland may apply for tuition fee support from the . A loan entitlement of 拢11,500 is available for all eligible one-year full-time postgraduate students. This comprises of a tuition fee loan of up to 拢7,000 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of 拢4,500.

Part-time students undertaking a course over two years can apply for a tuition fee loan of up to 拢3,500 a year.

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland

offers up to 拢18,770 for postgraduate funding.

up to the value of 拢6,500.

EU students

The UK officially withdrew from the EU on 31 January 2020. This affected tuition fee arrangements for EU students enrolling from September 2021 onwards (excluding students from the Republic of Ireland). If you live in the EU (other than the Republic of Ireland) and do not have settled or pre-settled status under the , your fee status will be that of an international student.

International students

International students should refer to the fee information for their chosen degree in the first instance.

Payment of deposit

Payment of a 拢4,000 deposit is normally required to secure your place to study with us. As it is usually non-refundable it should only be paid either once any other conditions detailed on your offer letter have been met, or once you are sure that you will meet your conditions. Find out more about .

Deposits are not refundable if you decide not to enrol with us or are unable to enrol for reasons which the University deems to be reasonably within your sphere of control.

Deposits will only be refunded in the following circumstances at the discretion of the University and only once evidence deemed sufficient by the University has been provided:

  • If you request a refund of your deposit within 14 days of the University receiving your payment.
  • If your visa or ATAS clearance has been refused, except if that refusal is due to the you providing evidence of insufficient funds, or you submitting a fraudulent application, or you providing insufficient or incorrect documentation.
  • If the University feels, through means of a pre-CAS interview, that you will not pass your compliance process as part of your visa application.
  • If you fail to meet the academic conditions set out in your offer letter.
  • If you fail to achieve the required English Language standard set out in your offer letter, including failing to progress from our Pre-sessional English programme, and the University is satisfied of your attempt to do so.
  • If the University is unable to provide the academic programme originally applied for, offered and accepted, and you do not wish to enrol on an offered alternative.

How much are the tuition fees?

Students at Scottish universities pay a flat rate tuition fee for each year of their programme. Tuition fees are different for each programme; please refer to the 'Fees and funding' tab for your chosen degree.

How do I pay tuition fees?

If you are paying your own tuition fees, you can use our Online Payments system.

Additional fees

There are additional fees that you may incur during your studies with us. These charges cover costs like late enrolment, exam re-assessment, replacing a lost Student ID Card etc.

Tuition charges
Type of charge Fee
Bench, Studio or Consumables Fee
This is a fee charged to cover any additional costs incurred by practical work carried out by the student, not covered by the tuition fee
Variable
Re-assessment/Re-examination/Remedial Work Fee
This is the fee charged to retake any of the above.
£35 per course
Repeating a Course or Additional Course Fee
This is a fee charged per course.
Variable
Enrolment Fee for Students Affiliating to the University
The fee charged for continued affiliation to the University for students completing their Thesis or Dissertation.
*Standard fees: Year 4 £130 & Year 5+ £500. For students in receipt of external funding e.g. from Research Councils or other government agencies where the period of funding exceeds three years, the fees are: First 12 months following funded period £130 & all subsequent years £500.
*£130 or £500
Visiting Scholar Fee
The fee charged to enrol a visiting scholar and give them access to facilities. *Full year or up to 6 months.
*£70 or £35
Thesis Submission Fee (DEng, DLitt, DSc, PhD (by Published Research))
The thesis submission fee for the awards mentioned above.
£250
Thesis Resubmission Fee (Masters, PhD)
The thesis re-submission fee for the awards mentioned above.
£100 or £150
Processing Applications for Exemptions
This fee covers applications for the exemptions from courses
Variable
Intermediate and Exit Award Fee (except Edinburgh Business School)
The University will charge students who are eligible and wish to receive an award.Produced by the Edinburgh campus.
£50

 

Administrative charges
Type of charge Fee
Late Enrolment Fee
Will be charged by the University if a student fails to enrol at the allocated time. Students can apply for an exemption to this fee on certain grounds.
£40
Confirmation of Studies letter Free
Academic Transcript (Other than that at the end of the Session) Free
Replacement Student ID Card
The University will levy an administration charge to replace a lost or damaged ID card.
£10
Replacement Degree Certificate
The University will charge graduates to replace their degree certificate. A copy certificate will be issued unless the original can be produced. Produced by the Edinburgh campus.
£50

 

Graduation charges
Location Type of charge Fee
Edinburgh Graduate in person (ceremony only) Free
Edinburgh Student ticket for attendance at reception More info
Edinburgh Guest tickets for attendance at ceremony and reception More info
Scottish Borders Graduate in person (ceremony only) Free
Scottish Borders Student ticket for attendance at reception More info
Scottish Borders Guest tickets for attendance at ceremony and reception More info
Graduate ‘in absentia’ from all locations Graduate ‘in absentia (certificate will be posted) Free
Delivery costs for ‘in absentia’ certificates DHL courier £22
Delivery costs for ‘in absentia’ certificates Royal Mail UK Signed for (UK only) £7.50

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