Tuition fee deposit for international students
Do I need to pay a deposit?
All self-funded international students are required to pay a deposit in order to receive a CAS. The deposit deadline for postgraduate taught students is 14 July 2023, whilst for UCAS undergraduate students is 31 August 2023.
How much is my deposit?
A deposit of £5,000 must be paid by all self-funded international students in order to get the CAS
How much do I need to pay to enrol?
All international students need to pay at least 50% of the headline fee before enrolment in September or January.
For students joining in the academic year 2023/24, 50% is either £8,450 if your tuition is £16,900 or £8,700 if your tuition is £17,400.
Does LJMU offer a payment plan?
All self-funded students are able to pay their fees in instalments after the 50% has been paid. Instalments must be paid by 15 January and 15 April.
I received an Achievement Scholarship of £3,000 how much must I pay?
If your fees are £16,900 then the following is how much you must pay:
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,450
- First instalment 15 January: £2,725
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,725
If your fees are £17,400 then the following is how much you must pay:
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,700
- First instalment 15 January: £2,850
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,850
Please note
The scholarship is taken off the balance of fees after the 50% has been paid by enrolment.
Students who do not pay their first instalment by 15 January will be required to pay the balance of their fees in full by 15 February, and no further instalment plans will be available.
I received a Regional Scholarship of £3,500 how much must I pay?
If your fees are £16,900 then the following is how much you must pay:
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,450
- First instalment 15 January: £2,475
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,475
£17,400 tuition fee with £3,500 scholarship
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,700
- First instalment 15 January: £2,600
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,600
Please note
The scholarship is taken off the balance of fees after the 50% has been paid by enrolment.
Students who do not pay their first instalment by 15 January will be required to pay the balance of their fees in full by 15 February, and no further instalment plans will be available.
I received a Regional Scholarship of £4,000 how much must I pay?
£16,900 tuition fee with £4,000 scholarship
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,450
- First instalment 15 January: £2,225
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,225
£17,400 tuition fee with £4,000 scholarship
- Deposit required pre-CAS: £5,000
- Payment at enrolment 14 September: £3,700
- First instalment 15 January: £2,350
- Second instalment 15 April: £2,350
Please note
The scholarship is taken off the balance of fees after the 50% has been paid by enrolment
Students who do not pay their first instalment by 15 January will be required to pay the balance of their fees in full by 15 February, and no further instalment plans will be available.
How can I pay my deposit?
You can pay your initial deposit using our online payment system.
Read the how to pay guide.
If you choose to, you can pay more than the deposit amount required. If we receive more than the mandatory 50%, the relevant amount will be detailed in your CAS letter.
If you have not yet paid your deposit to secure your place at LJMU, please watch this video guide on making the payment (with the lower exchange rate), using Flywire. Please note that LJMU encourages all applicants to pay their tuition fee and deposit payments via Flywire, as an easy, secure and trusted method of sending international payments.
What information must I include when paying my deposit?
When paying your deposit, please quote your LJMU Applicant ID number (this should begin with the number 9 or 10), as well as the month and year you will be starting at LJMU. For example, September 2023.
What if I have already paid my 50% deposit?
The new instalment policy applies to those who have not yet paid 50% of their deposit.
Due to the current economic situation in certain regions, we have decided to offer international students the chance to pay 50% of the headline international fees in two instalments before enrolment. The deposit will be paid pre-CAS, and before enrolment in September.
What are the next steps after I pay my deposit?
Having paid your deposit, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies number will be produced. You can use this Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number to apply for your visa. Please note that CAS numbers can only be produced six months before the start date of the course as they expire beyond this length of time.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
You may not need to pay a deposit if you are:
- a student who is sponsored by a Liverpool John Moores University recognised sponsor - you must provide appropriate evidence of official sponsorship
- a student in receipt of a full-fee scholarship
- a student in receipt of a US federal loan
I currently study in the UK with Study Group, Kaplan or NCUK. Should I pay a deposit?
All students coming from Study Group, NCUK or Kaplan arranged courses, need to pay a deposit to enter onto an LJMU course.
Can I get a refund?
Deposits will only be refunded to the person or body who paid the fee. You can request a refund using the International Deposit Refund Form.
A deposit can only be refunded back in the same way payment was received by the University, and to the same person who made the payment originally. If you are required to pay a deposit, this will also be outlined in the offer letter you received from the University.
Please see the links below for some helpful information regarding the Flywire Refund process.
When must I pay my deposit?
We request that you pay your deposit as soon as possible after getting an unconditional offer to allow enough time for the necessary visa processes.
I still have questions – who can I contact?
For any questions related to tuition fee deposits, please email iac@ljmu.ac.uk.
