University of Surrey

International Study Centre

Entry to the International Study Centre, how to apply today

Fees and payment


All prices are in pounds sterling (GBP).

Fees  Academic Year
 2011/12 2012/13
 Tuition prices

International Foundation Year

Business, Economics, Law & Politics £10,900 £11,985
Engineering, Science and Mathematics £11,300 £12,600
English Language Preparation per term £3,600 £3,950
Economics Pre-Masters 2-term £7,900 £8,500
3-term £11,850 £12,750
University-managed accommodation Band A - Basic shared room without washbasin per week* £60
Band B - Basic single room with washbasin per week* £76  
Band C - Single room per week* £86  
Band D - En-suite room per week* £106  
Supplements StudyCare insurance per week £8
Airport pickup - one-way transfer London Gatwick (LGW) £85  
London Heathrow (LHR) £80  
* Please note that tuition fees do not include the cost of text books, which will be approximately £50 per term.
** For calculation purposes please note that an average tenancy length is 39 weeks.

Price validity

  • 2012/13 fees apply to any students confirming their place after 1st April 2012
  • Accommodation rents are guidelines for each academic year, and are subject to change

When are your fees due?

Confirmation payment
Once you have received an offer of a place at the International Study Centre, a confirmation payment is required to secure your place.
This consists of:

  • £120 Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)
  • £1,000 Refundable Deposit - held to cover damages and any other incidental expenses. Any monies left at the end of your course will be returned to you.
  • £500 advance fees.
  • Study Care Insurance Payment (if applicable)

Tuition fees
The balance of tuition fees can be paid termly, one month before the start of each academic term, or in full in advance.

Accommodation fees
Rent is due in advance and students can choose to pay the full amount, or termly in three equal instalments. Residential accommodation is subject to availability, therefore early confirmation is advised.

Making a payment

Fees can be paid by cheque, Sterling bank draft, telegraphic transfer or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards. Payments by credit and debit card are subject to a surcharge, but this is waived if fees are paid one month in advance of the course start date.

The International Study Centre can not accept cash payments of more than £500, fee's will need to be paid using another method.


More information


University of Surrey International Study Centre | Tel: +44 (0) 1273 339333 | Fax: +44 (0) 1273 339398


University of Surrey - International Study Centre