Fees and Funding
It's important to be aware of the payment dates for your tuition fees (and accommodation fees if you are living on campus). These will vary depending on whether you are a Home, European Union or International Student.
Home and EU students
| Payment | Date Payable |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (1st Installment) | At Registration |
| Accommodation | 24 October 2012 |
| Tuition Fees (2nd Installment) | 7 November 2012 |
| Tuition Fees (3rd Installment) | 5 December 2012 |
| Accommodation | 9 January 2013 |
| Tuition Fees (4th Installment) | 16 January 2013 |
| Tuition Fees (5th Installment) | 6 February 2013 |
| Tuition Fees (6th Installment) | 6 March 2013 |
| Accommodation | 23 April 2013 |
International students
Please note that international students will be required to pay 60% of the course fee at Registration and the remaining 40% at the start of the Spring Term. If fully self-funding students wish to pay for the course in full on or before Registration they will receive a 2% discount.
| Payment | Date Payable |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (60%) | At Registration |
| Accommodation | 24 October 2012 |
| Accommodation | 9 January 2013 |
| Tuition Fees (40%) | 16 January 2013 |
| Accommodation | 23 April 2013 |
Full fees and funding information can be be found on the relevant Undergraduate and Postgraduate sections of the main website.
These pages also contain information about Brunel scholarships and other financial help that you may be able to access once you arrive at University, including:
Music Awards
These help fund music tuition for students who are not taking music performance as part of their academic course – you will need to apply by the end of Freshers’ Week.
Sports Scholarships
Designed to help fund elite performance athletes by supporting their academic and sporting needs simultaneously. Visit the website to find out when you can next apply.
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA),
Helps disabled university students to cover any extra costs that are a direct result of their disability, such as computer equipment, support workers, books, printing and travel. Any disabled student can apply, including students with mental health conditions and other non-visible disabilities such as dyslexia, epilepsy, diabetes, arthritis and repetitive strain injury.Get help in applying or more information.
Childcare Grant and Parent’s Learning Allowance
Help students with children to cover term-time childcare costs and course costs, and the Adult Dependants’ Grant, which is designed to support students on whom an adult depends financially. You can apply to these schemes either before or during your course. Visit the Direct Gov website for more information.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Travel Prizes
Awards of up to £500 are open to any research student who has had a paper or poster accepted at a national or international research conference. There are four closing dates throughout the year (at the end of October, January, April and July). Forms and criteria are available from the Graduate School intranet (available once you have your Network account details)
Research Student Poster Conference Prizes
The annual Research Student Poster Conference, organised by the Graduate School, showcases the high calibre of student research across campus. It provides research students with a peer-reviewed platform for showcasing their work, offers an impetus for students to engage in professional development and is an opportunity for networking with staff and students from across the University. Prizes of £500 are awarded to the five best entrants. The next Poster Conference will be held on 15 March 2013.
