Tuition fee deposit for international students
Do I need to pay a deposit?
All self-funded international students are required to pay a deposit in order to receive a CAS.
Deposit deadlines
January 2025 postgraduate deposit deadline: 1 December 2024
September 2025 deadlines can be found on the International application dates webpage.
How much is my deposit?
A deposit of £5,000 must be paid by all self-funded international students in order to get the CAS.
How much do I need to pay to enrol?
International students must pay an initial deposit of £5,000 plus the first instalment which is due before enrolment. A breakdown of instalments depending on the amount of scholarship received is detailed below.
Does LJMU offer a payment plan?
Students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships. The enrolment fee for January 2025 students is due before enrolment. Please see the instalment plan page for further information.
Early Bird Tuition Fee discount
We are excited to introduce a new £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students starting in January 2025. An email will be sent to all offer holders with further information. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.
The early bird discount will be available to all students who pay their deposit by the required deadlines:
January 2025 postgraduate: 20 November 2024. The enrolment fee for January 2025 is due before enrolment. To avoid inconvenience, we suggest you pay the first enrolment by 10 January 2025 at the latest.
How can I pay my deposit?
You can pay your initial deposit using our online payment system.
Read the how to pay guide.
If you choose to, you can pay more than the deposit amount required. If we receive more than the mandatory £5,000, the relevant amount will be detailed in your CAS letter.
If you have not yet paid your deposit to secure your place at LJMU, please watch this video guide on making the payment (with the lower exchange rate), using Flywire.
Please note
LJMU encourages all applicants to pay their tuition fee and deposit payments via Flywire, as an easy, secure and trusted method of sending international payments.
What information must I include when paying my deposit?
When paying your deposit, please quote your LJMU Applicant ID number (this should begin with the number 9 or 10), as well as the month and year you will be starting at LJMU. For example, September 2025.
What are the next steps after I pay my deposit?
Having paid your deposit, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies number will be produced. You can use this Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number to apply for your visa. Please note that CAS numbers can only be produced six months before the start date of the course as they expire beyond this length of time.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
You may not need to pay a deposit if you are:
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a student who is sponsored by a Liverpool John Moores University recognised sponsor - you must provide appropriate evidence of official sponsorship
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a student in receipt of a full-fee scholarship
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a student in receipt of a US federal loan
I currently study in the UK with Study Group, Kaplan or NCUK. Should I pay a deposit?
All students coming from Study Group, NCUK or Kaplan arranged courses, need to pay a deposit to enter onto an LJMU course.
Can I get a refund?
Deposits will only be refunded to the person or body who paid the fee. You can request a refund using the International Deposit Refund Form.
A deposit can only be refunded back in the same way payment was received by the University, and to the same person who made the payment originally. If you are required to pay a deposit, this will also be outlined in the offer letter you received from the University.
Please see the links below for some helpful information regarding the Flywire Refund process.
When must I pay my deposit?
We request that you pay your deposit as soon as possible after getting an unconditional offer to allow enough time for the necessary visa processes.
I still have questions - who can I contact?
For any questions related to tuition fee deposits, please email iac@ljmu.ac.uk.
