Wales International Study Centre: access to world-class universities in Wales

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Admission to WISC

Admissions support for international students 

Fees and Payment

Fees for each academic year are listed below. All prices are in pounds sterling (GBP).

Fees for 2009/10 academic year

Tuition prices* Foundation Year Programmes
 Full three terms, all routes £8,295
English Language Preparation per term £2,765
University-managed accommodation Standard room
 per week** £62.50
En suite room £75.00
Supplements StudyCare insurance
 12 months cover
 £416
One-way airport transfer From Cardiff airport (CWL)
 £45
From Bristol airport (BRS) £60

Fees for 2010/11 academic year

Tuition prices* Foundation Year Programmes
 Full three terms, all routes £8,700
English Language Preparation per term £2,900
University-managed accommodation Standard room
 per week** £65.00
En suite room £79.00
Supplements StudyCare insurance
 12 months cover
 £416
One-way airport transfer From Cardiff airport (CWL)
 £65
From London Heathrom (LHR) £165

* 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 37 weeks

Bursaries and scholarships for 2010-11

We are offering five scholarships and some bursaries which will reduce tuition fees by 20% and 15% respectively. 

Find out more about the bursaries and scholarships and whether you qualify for one

When are your fees due?

Confirmation payment

Once you have received an offer of a place at the International Study Centre, a confirmation payment of £1000 is required to secure your place. This consists of a £500 deposit and £500 in advance fees. The deposit is held to cover damages and any other incidental expenses. Any monies left at the end of your course will be returned to you.

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

An Accommodation Confirmation Deposit (ACP) of £2000 must be paid pre-arrival. The remaining balance must be paid to the University when due, after arrival, as per their accommodation Terms and Conditions. 

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.

More information
Information about payment of fees can be found in Frequently Asked Questions.
For full information about fees and refunds please read our Terms and Conditions.
Price validity
  • 2009/10 fees apply to courses starting before August 2010
  • 2010/11 fees apply to all bookings made after 31 March 2010, for courses starting in September 2010 onwards
  • Accommodation rents are guidelines for the 2009/11 academic year, and are subject to change
notes

*For calculation purposes please note that an average tenancy length is 40 weeks

** Additional charges may be made for such items as accommodation security deposits, bedding packs, accommodation specific insurance, University administration fees and other sundry expenses. These items may be charged either to your ISC student account or your University student account.

Residential accommodation is subject to availability and early confirmation is advised.


 

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