Frequently asked questions - undergraduate international students
Please see the various sections below for the answers to some questions that are commonly asked by international (from outside the EU) undergraduates about financing their studies. If your question is not answered, please contact us:
Questions about tuition fees and the Brookes Bursary
Student Finance
tel +44 (0)1865 483088
finance-fees@brookes.ac.uk
Questions about financial support
Financial Aid Office
tel +44 (0)1865 484728
finaid@brookes.ac.uk
Tuition fees (and costs of additional modules)
How much are tuition fees for full-time undergraduates in 2012-2013?
- £11,000 - £11,750 per year for international undergraduates
How much are tuition fees for part-time undergraduates in 2012-2013?
- £1,375 - £1,470 per module for international undergraduates
How many modules can I take as a full-time student before having to pay additional module costs?
- If you started studying in September 2010 or later, your tuition fees entitle you to take up to eight modules during an academic year. Students who started studying before September 2010 can take up to nine modules in a year before they have to pay any additional fee.
How much do additional modules cost?
- £1,375 - £1,470 per module for international undergraduates in 2012-2013
How many modules can I take as a part-time student?
- International students pay per module that they study at Oxford Brookes.
- You can study a maximum of 5 modules in an academic year (and no more than 3 modules per semester).
Paying your tuition fees
How do I pay my tuition fees?
When do I pay?
- either in full at the beginning of each academic year or in two instalments at the start of each semester
What currency do I pay in?
- pounds sterling (£)
What methods of payment are available?
How does my sponsor pay my tuition fees?
- your sponsor will need to provide an official letter of sponsorship detailing the invoice name, address and sponsorship amount. Your sponsor then be invoiced by Oxford Brookes and will be required to pay the full amount within 30 days.
Can I get a refund on my tuition fees?
- as long as it's within four weeks of the start of the semester. The refund policy does not apply to students of Oxford Brookes International or students who go on a residential course within the first four weeks of a semester.
Living costs
How much will it cost me to live at university?
- Estimated costs for 2011 are £952 a month, but this totally depends on how much you spend - see our breakdown of costs or work out how much university will cost you using our budget calculator.
