Fees and Funding

For 2023 entry, our standard fees for most postgraduate taught courses are between £6,100 and £11,550 per year. This can vary, so take a look at your course page. Fees for postgraduate research courses haven't been confirmed yet, but for 2022 entry were £4,596 per year.

We have scholarships, bursaries and discounts worth at least £1,000... and you won't even have to pay them back! Find out if you can get hold of one here. Our PhD scholarships are designed to attract the best academic talent to further our groundbreaking research.

If that wasn't enough, you'll be living in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Take a look and see how much you can save on those important essentials like gym membership and your daily caffeine fix.

Additional costs for research degrees

There are some extra costs that you may have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make. Even if you have a scholarship from the University of Hull, you will still incur some costs, which you need to be aware of. The list below has some examples, and any extra costs will vary:

• Books - you’ll have access to many books through the University library, but you may want to buy your own copies.
• Optional conference/field/archive/library trips - Faculties support some travel and conference attendance financially. Details vary, so please check with the Department/School to which you are applying.
• Laptop - you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want to buy your own.
• Printing and photocopying - there is a printing allowance in place for all students, currently £20 a year. Some Faculties grant PGR students access to printing and photocopying as staff. Please check with the Department/School to which you are applying.
• Thesis binding.
• Professional-body membership.
• Graduation - gown hire and photography.
• If you need to move into the writing up period of your research degree, you will be liable to pay a continuation fee (see below)
  
  

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel and food – to name just a few.

Writing up period

If you need to move into the writing-up period of your research degree, you must enrol for this phase and you will be liable to pay a continuation fee.

The fees for the writing-up period for 2023/24 are:

Full Time

• Writing-up fee £330
• Rebate for submission within first 3 months 100%
• Rebate for submission between 4- 6 months 50%
• Rebate for submission between 7-9 months 25%

Part Time

• Continuation Fee £165
• Rebate for submission within first 3 months 100%
• Rebate for submission between 4- 6 months 50%
• Rebate for submission between 7-9 months 25%

Find out more about how PGR degrees are structured at Hull.

If you've applied for a Postgraduate Loan from Student Finance England, it's paid directly into your bank account (unlike your Undergraduate Tuition Fee loan). You'll be classed as a 'self-funded' student, which means that you'll need to arrange to pay your fees yourself.

Your loan is paid in three instalments - 33% shortly after your course start date and then on the last Wednesday of the 4th and 7th months of your course.

If you're paying your fees yourself and have UK bank account, you can set up a Direct Debit by visiting MyHull. We'll send you an advance notification with a payment schedule.

Enrolled students can pay online by visiting the MyHull portal.

You can pay using a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Electron, Solo or Maestro card.

Cash Payments

Cash payments are not accepted by the University for tuition or accommodation fees. Cash deposited directly into our bank account will also not be accepted.

Update or change your debit/credit card details

Unlike Direct Debits, the RCP (Recurring Card Payment) instalment plan uses your debit/credit card details to take your payments. If you change your card, or receive a new card, you will need to update your details to ensure that your payment plan will not be interrupted.

Update debit/credit card details

You will need to enter the card holder’s email address and click authenticate, after which you will be sent an email containing a secure link to where you will be able to enter your new card details. If you have any questions, please contact the Fee Collection Service on 01482 462222.

Please note:

• The University of Hull will never send direct links asking for you to provide your debit or credit card details. The card update link will only ever be sent by request of the payer.
• You should never email your debit or credit card details to anyone. If we receive any card information via email we will delete all correspondence immediately and will be unable to update your details.

You'll pay for a full time course in three instalments - 34% on enrolment and then 33% on the 4th and 7th month of your course.

You will need to complete an online withdrawal form if you’re thinking about withdrawing from your course. You can find these within the MyHull Portal, under the ‘Useful Forms’ section. Before we finalise your withdrawal we will make contact with you to offer you the necessary advice and support.

If you do decide to leave - either temporarily or permanently - we’ll we calculate your fees, including any fee waivers and discounts, based on your leaving date.

If you leave in term one, you’ll pay 25% of your fees, 50% in term two and 100% in term three. If you are a new student and decide to leave within 14 days of starting your course there'll be no fees charged. If you're entitled to a full refund we’ll pay this back into the account the payment was made from.

Struggling to make ends meet? Or just want to budget better?

Our financial support team can give you expert advice to help you get back on your feet. If you need a financial boost, you may be eligible for our funds, grants, or bursaries.

If you’re going to be studying a Masters course, you can get a loan of £12,167 to help with your tuition fees and living costs. You'll probably need extra funding too, so as well as our scholarships, try the Turn 2 Us grant search, Scholarship Hub and Scholarship Search.

If you're studying towards a Doctorate and aren't funded by the Research Council, you can apply for a Doctoral Loan of £28,673 from Student Finance England.

For more help, take a look at the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, which helps current and prospective postgraduate students who are looking to fund PhD, Masters, and PGCE study in the UK. If you're a current student you can create an account using your university email address. If you are not yet a student, email hefunding@hull.ac.uk and we'll set up access for you.

You'll need to provide written confirmation of sponsorship.

The letter should be:

• in English
• printed on letter headed paper
• addressed to the University of Hull
  
  

And you'll need to include:

• contact details for your sponsor (name, address, telephone number and email address)
• your name and address
• UCAS personal ID/applicant number/student enrolment number
• the sponsorship amount in pounds sterling (£) or the length of the sponsorship (for example, first year/full course)
  
  

If these requirements aren't met, or your sponsor doesn't meet the University's terms and conditions on payment of tuition fees, you'll be expected to pay your tuition fees.

Your sponsor will need to be a legitimate government or public body. We don't accept funding from family members (even if through a business) and you'll be classed as self-funding instead.

You'll be invited by email to complete online enrolment and you'll need to upload your sponsor letter/financial guarantee letter. It will be reviewed and if accepted, you will be able to complete online enrolment. You don't need to upload fee waivers letters received from the University.

If you have any questions, get in touch by emailing sfssponsor@hull.ac.uk or calling 01482 462222.

For the academic year 2023/24, our general fees are displayed below. Check your course page or contact global@hull.ac.uk to find the exact fee.

• Faculty of Arts, Cultures & Education – £10,000 (PGCE £15,400)
• Hull University Business School – £11,000
• The Law School & School of Politics and International Studies – £10,00
• Faculty of Health Sciences (excluding Hull York Medical School) - £12,000
• Social Work - £10,000
• Hull York Medical School - available here
• Faculty of Science & Engineering – £12,000
• Mathematics - £11,550
  
  

*This does not include MA Social Work, MSc Midwifery, MSc Nutrition and Dietetics, Hull York Medical School programmes or EMBA.

Our postgraduate research course fees are between £16,250 and £18,650. There are PhD scholarships available designed to attract the best academic talent to further our groundbreaking research.

Plus, you'll be living in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Take a look and see how much you can save on those important essentials.

Additional costs for research degrees
There are some extra costs that you may have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make. Even if you have a scholarship from the University of Hull, you will still incur some costs, which you need to be aware of. The list below has some examples, and any extra costs will vary:

• Student visas (international students). There are costs for getting a visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge to consider as well. More information is also available on our visa and immigration webpage.
• Books - you’ll have access to many books through the University library, but you may want to buy your own copies.
• Optional conference/field/archive/library trips - Faculties support some travel and conference attendance financially. Details vary, so please check with the Department/School to which you are applying.
• Laptop - you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want to buy your own.
• Printing and photocopying - there is a printing allowance in place for all students, currently £20 a year. Some Faculties grant PGR students access to printing and photocopying as staff. Please check with the Department/School to which you are applying.
• Thesis binding.
• Professional-body membership.
• Graduation - gown hire and photography.
• If you need to move into the writing up period of your research degree, you will be liable to pay a continuation fee (see below)
  
  

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel and food – to name just a few.

Writing up period

f you need to move into the writing-up period of your research degree, you must enrol for this phase and you will be liable to pay a continuation fee.

The fees for the writing-up period for 2023/24 are:

Full Time

• Writing-up fee £330
• Rebate for submission within first 3 months 100%
• Rebate for submission between 4- 6 months 50%
• Rebate for submission between 7-9 months 25%
  
  

Part Time

• Continuation Fee £165
• Rebate for submission within first 3 months 100%
• Rebate for submission between 4- 6 months 50%
• Rebate for submission between 7-9 months 25%
  
  

Find out more about how PGR degrees are structured at Hull.

The University of Hull has partnered with Flywire, to accept payments from international students worldwide.

Find out more about Flywire by watching this video.

How to make an International Payment through Flywire.

To start your payment with Flywire visit the Finance tab on MyHull portal.

When selecting your payment method choose “Overseas Credit/Debit Card or Bank Transfer with Flywire'.

Enrolled students can pay online by visiting the MyHull portal.

Cash Payments

Cash payments are not accepted by the University for tuition or accommodation fees. Cash deposited directly into our bank account will also not be accepted.

Update or change your debit/credit card details

Unlike Direct Debits, the RCP (Recurring Card Payment) instalment plan uses your debit/credit card details to take your payments. If you change your card, or receive a new card, you will need to update your details to ensure that your payment plan will not be interrupted.

Update debit/credit card details

You will need to enter the card holder’s email address and click authenticate, after which you will be sent an email containing a secure link to where you will be able to enter your new card details. If you have any questions, please contact the Fee Collection Service on 01482 462222.

Please note:

• The University of Hull will never send direct links asking for you to provide your debit or credit card details. The card update link will only ever be sent by request of the payer.
• You should never email your debit or credit card details to anyone. If we receive any card information via email we will delete all correspondence immediately and will be unable to update your details.

Current Students (Academic Year 22/23)

You’ll pay for a full-time course in three instalments – 34% on enrolment and then 33% on the 4th and 7th month of your course.

Future Students (Academic Year 23/24)

You will pay a £4,000 deposit, which will be deducted from your total full fee. You'll pay the remaining fee in two equal instalments on 16 November 2023 and 25 January 2024.

You will need to complete an online withdrawal form if you’re thinking about withdrawing from your course. You can find these within the MyHull Portal, under the ‘Useful Forms’ section. Before we finalise your withdrawal we will make contact with you to offer you the necessary advice and support.

If you do decide to leave - either temporarily or permanently - we’ll we calculate your fees, including any fee waivers and discounts, based on your leaving date.

If you leave in term one, you’ll pay 25% of your fees, 50% in term two and 100% in term three. If you are a new student and decide to leave within 14 days of starting your course there'll be no fees charged. If you're entitled to refund we’ll pay this back into the account the payment was made from.

Any fees paid by a sponsor will be repaid to them and fees that you've paid yourself will be refunded to you.

Struggling to make ends meet? Or just want to budget better?

Our financial support team can give you expert advice to help you get back on your feet. If you need a financial boost, you may be eligible for our funds, grants or bursaries.

We have scholarships, bursaries and discounts worth at least £1,000... and you won't even have to pay them back!

Our PhD scholarships are designed to attract the best academic talent to further our groundbreaking research.

You'll need to provide written confirmation of sponsorship.

The letter should be:

• in English
• printed on letter headed paper
• addressed to the University of Hull
  
  

And you'll need to include:

• contact details for your sponsor (name, address, telephone number and email address)
• your name and address
• UCAS personal ID/applicant number/student enrolment number
• the sponsorship amount in pounds sterling (£) or the length of the sponsorship (for example, first year/full course)
  
  

If these requirements aren't met, or your sponsor doesn't meet the University's terms and conditions on payment of tuition fees, you'll be expected to pay your tuition fees.

Your sponsor will need to be a legitimate government or public body. We don't accept funding from family members (even if through a business) and you'll be classed as self-funding instead.

You'll be invited by email to complete online enrolment and you'll need to upload your sponsor letter/financial guarantee letter. It will be reviewed and if accepted, you will be able to complete online enrolment. You don't need to upload fee waivers letters received from the University.

If you have any questions, get in touch by emailing sfssponsor@hull.ac.uk or calling 01482 462222.