Fees FAQs
(Tuition Fees, Re-examination Fees, Writing up Fees, etc.)
I am thinking about coming to study at Sheffield – what will my fees be?
The full list of fees for the next academic session can be found on the Tuition Fees web page. New Undergraduates (UK/EU) will be charged £3375 in 2011-2012. For students who started in 2006 or before the fee is £1345 in 2011-12.
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) : I would like to do a second degree that is equivalent to or lower than the degree I already hold; how much will my tuition fee be? If you already have a qualification such as a first degree (BA, BSc), a postgraduate degree (PG Cert, PG Dip, MA/MSc) and wish to study for another one at the same level (i.e undergraduate or postgraduate)), the Government is expecting Universities to charge you a higher fee than a student who is progressing to a higher qualification than one that they already have (e.g. progressing from BA/BSc to MA/MSc. However, for students affected by the ELQ policy and entering the University in the 2011-12 session, the University of Sheffield has decided not to charge higher fees; i.e. you will be charged the same fee as other UK/EU students on your course who are studying at that level for the first time. If your course is longer than one year, you will be `protected´ at this rate of fee (subject to the usual annual increase) for 2011-12 and in subsequent academic sessions. This means that, for students entering the University in the 2011-12 session only, the University will bear the loss of funding from the Government without passing any of this loss on to students.
However, the University could begin to charge higher fees to ELQ students entering the University from the 2012-2013 session onwards – details of the exact fee rates will be published on the University´s website as soon as they are available. There are a number of exceptions to this policy such that certain categories of students who are studying for an ELQ, are exempted from the higher fees. Further information about ELQ can be found on the Department for Universities, Information and Skills website at
www.dius.gov.uk/reports_and_publications/he_funding
Can I pay my tuition fee in advance?
You can arrange to pay your tuition fee in advance please contact m.moore@sheffield.ac.uk for advice.
I am a NEW student (2011): how do I apply for a Tuition Fee Loan? If you are from England or Europe please apply to www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance_ (Student Finance England and Student Finance Services [Europe]. Similar Services exist for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the websites are as follows:
Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Scotland: www.student-support-saas.gov.uk
Northern Ireland: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
I want to pay my tuition fee by bank transfer; can you tell me the University's bank details?
Lloyds Bank Plc
Church Street Sheffield Branch
14 Church Street
SHEFFIELD S1 1HP
Sort Code Number : 30-97-51
Account Number : 04570205
BIC Number : LOYDGB21040
IBAN Number £ GB06 LOYD 3097 5104 5702 05
IBAN Number $ GB40 LOYD 3097 5111 5308 95
IBAN Number € GB31 LOYD 3097 5186 2661 62
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU QUOTE THE UCAS/APPLICANT NUMBER, APPLICANT'S FULL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH WHEN MAKING PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER.
For OVERSEAS students only: you can download the BACS Payment Form at www.shef.ac.uk/newstudents/payment/plans.html
I am a full time student; can I pay my tuition fee in instalments?
Yes, the University offers two instalment plans of either two instalments or four instalments depending on the level of your fee and/or your type of attendance (part-time or full-time study). There is no additional charge made to students who opt to pay their fee in instalments, but you will not be entitled to receive a discount if you choose not to pay your fee in full. Please note: if you have a sponsor who is paying your tuition fee (a parent or other family member is not classed as a sponsor) the University expects the sponsor to pay in full (only self-funded students are permitted to pay in instalments).
I am a part time student; can I pay my tuition fees in instalments?
If you are a part-time student and your share of the fee is £225 or more then you can opt to pay your fee in four instalments.
I am having difficulty paying my fees; what should I do?
If you are experiencing any problems with paying your fees, it is important that you keep the University informed. If a payment is likely to be delayed from the date originally agreed, you should contact Registry Services to discuss the situation.
Why do I need to complete a Financial Declaration?
Before you can register as a student at the University we need to be sure that you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants (both fees and living costs) whilst you are in Sheffield. Undergraduates (UK/EU) are not required to complete the Financial Guarantee form but must instead, submit a copy of the Financial Notification sent to them by Student Finance Direct.
What should I do if I do not have the required level of funds?
If you have not secured the required level of funds the University advises that you defer entry until your financial position is resolved. The University may request evidence of funds if it has any concerns about your ability to support yourself and any dependants, and may refuse you registration if it is clear that you do not have enough funds.
I am an EU student; what will my tuition fee be?
As an EU student you will be charged at the home rate of fee if you meet the conditions set out in the definition of a Home student.
The definition of a home student
My tuition fee contribution and or tuition fee loan entitlement has been re-assessed by Student Finance England/LA; what do I need to do?
When you receive confirmation of your re-assessment from Student Finance England/LA, you will need to bring a copy of this document to Registry Services (located on Level 6, University House) where staff will advise you.
I am being charged at the international (overseas) rate of fee but I think I should be paying at the home rate; what should I do?
The definition of a Home student can be found on the web page below. The University refers to these rules, and to a student´s residential/educational history and immigration position, when assessing fee status. In order to treat all of its students fairly and consistently, the University does not make exceptional rulings on fee status. If, having read the definition, you believe that you are eligible to pay at the home rate of fee, you will need to complete a Fee Status Assessment form, which can be collected from Registry Services (located on Level 6, University House). If you will have lived in the UK for 3 years part way through your studies, please be aware that your fee status will not change.
The definition of a home student
I am a Home/EU student going abroad as part of my course; what will I pay?
• If you are away from the University for a full year (i.e. not in Sheffield for at least 10 weeks of full time study) and are under the Erasmus/Socrates Scheme for the full year, your Tuition Fee will be £0.
• If you are away from the University for a full year (i.e. not in Sheffield for at least 10 weeks of full time study) and are not part of the Erasmus/Socrates Scheme, your tuition fee will be £665 (pre-2006 entrants) or £1680 (2006 entrants and onwards).
• If you are undertaking a part year away from the University (i.e. undertaking at least 10 weeks of full time study in Sheffield) regardless of whether or not you are part of the Erasmus/Socrates Scheme, your tuition fee will be £1345 (pre-2006 entrants) or £3375 (2006 entrants and onwards).
• If you are away from the University for a full year, with half year Erasmus/socrates scheme, your tuition fee will be £665 (pre-2006 entrants) or £1680 (2007 entrants and onwards). You may still be eligible to apply for financial support from your LA (DIUS for EU students), and the University recommends that you apply. Information can be found on the DIUS website:
I am an overseas student going abroad as part of my course; what will I pay?
• If you are away from the University for a full year (i.e. not in Sheffield for at least 10 weeks of full time study), your tuition fee will be 50% of the relevant 2010-2011 overseas fee for your programme.
• If you are undertaking a part year away from the University (i.e. undertaking at least 10 weeks of full time study in Sheffield), your tuition fee will be the full relevant overseas fee for your programme.
How much are re-examination fees?
Re-examination fees are detailed on the Other Fees web page (see below)
I am an architecture student registering for a year in practice; what will my tuition fee be?
Architecture students who are going in to their fourth year of study (in practice) are still required to register with the University. Those who are classed as home or EU students are not required to pay the self-funded element of their tuition fee. However, the University is entitled to collect the publicly-funded element of the fees. Students who are classed as overseas will not be required to pay any tuition fees during their year in practice.
• If you are assessed by Student Finance England/LA as liable to pay all of the fees, please be reassured that the University will not require you to pay anything and you do not need to return a copy of your Financial Notification.
• If you are assessed by Student Finance England/LA as liable to pay some of the fees with Student Finance England/LA paying the balance then the University will not require you to pay anything. You should return a copy of the Student Finance England/LA Financial Notification to enable the University to collect Student Finance England/LA´s share only.
• If you have been assessed by Student Finance England/LA as liable to pay none of the fees then you should return a copy of your Financial Notification to enable the University to collect the full fee from Student Finance England/LA.