Payment Information
Find out how and when to pay for your tuition
How and when to pay for your studies
You don’t pay your fees until you register to start your course, which is usually the month that teaching begins. When you complete the 10 steps to registration you will need to include how you intend to pay for your course. This could be by paying up front with a credit or debit card, opting to pay by instalments and setting up a direct debit or through sponsorship from an employer or sponsor.
You must pay the total amount of your tuition fees, for the year, during or prior to online registration at the University, or on an agreed plan in three equal payments throughout the academic year by setting up a Direct Debit.
If you have a student loan or if you are funded by an external sponsor, you will either pay a contribution towards your tuition fees, or nothing at all.
You should only use approved methods to pay your fees to The University of Manchester.
Payment information
For further information on how to pay for your studies click here.
- This webpage includes a Sponsor letter template and guidance on what information you will require from your sponsor.
- Please upload your sponsor letter to mymanchester, as soon as possible, in advance of your registration date to ensure that information has been updated and applied to your account - enabling you to complete financial registration online.
All students can pay by instalments - for instalment dates:
- If you have a UK Bank account, you will need to pay the first instalment online, during Registration, and then complete the Direct Debit instruction online to complete your Registration
- If you do not have a UK bank account. You would need to pay the first third of your fees on-line, during Registration, using a debit/credit card. Once payment is completed, please contact us via our online form, and we will complete your registration.
- Visit Direct debits for instalment dates
What's included in my tuition fees?
When you study part-time and online with us, you’re investing in a structured, well-supported learning experience designed for working professionals.
Your tuition covers:
- Registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation – ensuring a smooth and supported experience from enrolment through to completion.
- Academic support – online tutorials, drop-in sessions, and guidance from academic leads across different units.
- Study Support Team – available to assist with academic success, extensions, and extenuating circumstances.
- Library resources – 24/7 digital access to essential readings and core texts (where available).
- Microsoft Office 365 – downloadable tools to support your studies.
- Student services – wellbeing support, IT assistance, and UK/international careers services.
- The University of Manchester student email – providing access to online and on-campus facilities, services, and exclusive student discounts.
- Learning materials – a range of formats including videos, transcripts, PDFs, and knowledge checks with instant feedback.
- Industry tools – some courses include software subscriptions to help develop practical skills.
- Online community – opportunities to connect, collaborate, and exchange insights with professionals worldwide.
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