When to pay
Want to know when and how to pay your tuition fees to the University of Hertfordshire? We've put together lots of important information to help you understand everything you need to about paying for your course. Plus, we recommend you read our policy documents for further details.
Tuition fee payment dates
Tuition fee payment dates are also called liability dates, they are the date you become liable for your fees. Your fee liability date will depend on the year and semester you start your course. Please note these dates do not apply to short courses, UH Online (distance learning) students, research students or international students. If you are a self funding student, you must pay in line with the tuition fee payment dates relevant to your course year of entry and semester start date.
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2025/2026 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2025
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester A No fee liability 1 50% of tuition fees 2. 6 October 2025 25% of tuition fees 2 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 ** 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. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2025/26 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students.
Semester B
Courses starting in January 2026
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester B No fee liability 1 50% of tuition fees 2. 2 February 2026 25% of tuition fees 2 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 ** 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. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2025/26 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students.
Semester C
Courses starting in May 2026
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester C.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to registering as a student at the University in Semester C No fee liability 1 50% of tuition fees 2. 25 May 2026 25% of tuition fees 2 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. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2025/26 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students.
1 With the exception of 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 prior to registration in accordance with the provisions of the Fees and Finance Policy
2 With the exception of home undergraduate students who are unable to secure a Tuition Fee Loan, who will have no further fee liability on this date.
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2024/2025 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2024
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 7 October 2024 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 7 October 2024 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 6 January 2025 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 14 April 2025 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students.
Semester B
Courses starting in January 2025
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 3 February 2025 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 3 February 2025 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 5 May 2025 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 4 August 2025 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
Semester C
Courses starting in May 2025
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester C.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 26 May 2025 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 26 May 2025 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 22 September 2025 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 5 January 2026 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students.
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2023/2024 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2023
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 9 October 2023 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 9 October 2023 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 8 January 2024 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 15 April 2024 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
Semester B
Courses starting in January 2024
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 5 February 2024 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 5 February 2024 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 6 May 2024 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 5 August 2024 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
Semester C
Courses starting in May 2024
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 27 May 2024 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 27 May 2024 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 23 September 2024 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 6 January 2025 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 2023/24 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2023/24 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
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2022/2023 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2022
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 10 October 2022 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 10 October 2022 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 9 January 2023 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 17 April 2023 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 in 2022/23 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2022/23 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
Semester B
Courses starting in January 2023
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 6 February 2023 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 6 February 2023 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 2 May 2023 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 7 August 2023 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 in 2022/23 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2022/23 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
Semester C
Courses starting in May 2023
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Home Student Liability % ** International Student Liability % 1. Prior to 29 May 2023 No fee liability No fee liability 2. 29 May 2023 25% of tuition fees 65% of tuition fees 3. 25 September 2023 50% of tuition fees 100% of tuition fees 4. 2 January 2023 100% of tuition fees n/a ** 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 in 2022/23 academic year. Any international student who commenced their programme of study before the 2022/23 academic year will remain on the same fee liability dates as Home Students
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2021/2022 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2021
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 4 October 2021 25% of tuition fees 2. 17 January 2022 50% of tuition fees 3. 18 April 2022 100% of tuition fees Semester B
Courses starting in January 2022
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 31 January 2022 25% of tuition fees 2. 2 May 2022 50% of tuition fees 3. 8 August 2022 100% of tuition fees
How to make a payment
Please click on the relevant dropdown to find out how to pay your tuition fees.
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Student Loan Company funding
Home and EU undergraduate students can apply for their funding in advance of commencing their course. The Student Loan Company will make payments directly to the University on your behalf.
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International Students
International students, studying a full-time course, may be eligible for a £1000 Full Payment Discount (Academic Year 24/25) or £500 (Academic Year 23/24). Please see details below:
Academic Year 24/25
International students joining in Semester A may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 7 October 2024.
International students joining in Semester B may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 3 February 2025.
Please note not all courses are eligible. See the latest information on international fees
Academic Year 23/24 -
International students joining in Semester A may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 9 October 2023.
International students joining in Semester B may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 5 February 2024.
Please note not all courses are eligible. See the latest information on international fees
Paying your deposit
International students will need to pay a £5,000 deposit prior to registration. The remainder of your fees can be paid in line with the liability dates associated with your year and semester of entry.
Read more about paying your deposit and tuition fee liability dates
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Self funding students
If you are paying your own fees, you must pay in line with the tuition fee payment dates relevant to your course year of entry and semester start date.
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External funding
If you have secured a loan or scholarship payable directly to the University, please bring proof with you to registration or finance-tuition@herts.ac.uk.
Any remaining balance of tuition fees due from the student will need to be paid as per the tuition liability dates associated with the year and semester of entry. -
Sponsored Students
If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, then your employer or sponsor will need to complete the Sponsor Agreement Form or write a letter confirming sponsorship.
You will be liable for the fees if we do not receive a signed agreement form from your sponsor or if the sponsor fails to pay. Read further information about sponsored fees.
Want to know when and how to pay your tuition fees to the University of Hertfordshire? We've put together lots of important information to help you understand everything you need to about paying for your course. Plus, we recommend you read our policy documents for further details.
Tuition fee payment dates
Tuition fee payment dates are also called liability dates, they are the date you become liable for your fees. Your fee liability date will depend on the year and semester you start your course. Please note these dates do not apply to short courses, UH Online (distance learning) students, research students or home students. If you are a self funding student, please refer to the payment information.
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2022/2023 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2022
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. Prior to 10 October 2022 No fee liability 2. 10 October 2022 65% of tuition fees 3. 9 January 2023 100% of tuition fees 4. 17 April 2023 n/a A £500 full payment discount is available to full time students who pay in full at registration. This applies to students studying full time courses only. The deadline to pay fees to receive this discount is the 10 October 2022.
Semester B
Courses starting in January 2023
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. Prior to 6 February 2023 No fee liability 2. 6 February 2023 65% of tuition fees 3. 2 May 2023 100% of tuition fees 4. 7 August 2023 n/a A £500 full payment discount is available to full time students who pay in full at registration. This applies to students studying full time courses only. The deadline to pay fees to receive this discount is the 6 February 2023.
You must pay the amount required by the fee liability date. You can either make the required payment for each liability point in one transaction, or you can make numerous smaller payment transactions within the period leading up to the liability date. Whichever way you choose to pay, the required amount must have been paid by each liability deadline.
Semester C
Courses starting in May 2023
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. Prior to 29 May 2023 No fee liability 2. 29 May 2023 65% of tuition fees 3. 25 September 2023 100% of tuition fees 4. 2 January 2024 n/a -
2021/2022 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2021
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 4 October 2021 25% of tuition fees 2. 17 January 2022 50% of tuition fees 3. 18 April 2022 100% of tuition fees Semester B
Courses starting in January 2022
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 31 January 2022 25% of tuition fees 2. 2 May 2022 50% of tuition fees 3. 8 August 2022 100% of tuition fees -
2020/2021 entry
Semester A
Courses starting in September 2020
Payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester A.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 5 October 2020 25% of tuition fees 2. 18 January 2021 50% of tuition fees 3. 19 April 2021 100% of tuition fees Semester B
Courses starting in January 2021
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester B.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 23 February 2021 25% of tuition fees 2. 3 May 2021 50% of tuition fees 3. 9 August 2021 100% of tuition fees Semester C
Courses starting in May 2021
Important payment dates for all students who are starting or returning to their programme in Semester C.
Liability Point Liability Date Liability % 1. 7 June 2021 25% of tuition fees 2. 4 October 2021 50% of tuition fees 3. 3 January 2022 100% of tuition fees
Full Payment Discount
International students, studying a full-time course, may be eligible for a £500 Full Payment Discount. Please see details below:
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Academic Year 21/22
International students joining in Semester A may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 4 October 2021.
International students joining in Semester B may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 31 January 2022.
Please note not all courses are eligible. See the latest information on international fees
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Academic Year 20/21
International students joining in Semester A may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 5 October 2020.
International students joining in Semester B may receive this discount if their tuition fees are paid in full by 25 February 2021.
Please note not all courses are eligible. See the latest information on international fees
Paying your deposit
International students will need to pay a £5,000 deposit prior to registration. The remainder of your fees can be paid in line with the liability dates associated with your year and semester of entry.
Read further information about paying your deposit.
Sponsored Students
If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees you will need to bring written proof with you to registration or email sponsored-student@herts.ac.uk.
You will be liable for the fees if we do not receive a signed agreement form from your sponsor or if the sponsor fails to pay. Further information can be found at go.herts.ac.uk/sponsoredfees