Finance

Paying fees and arranging your funding are an essential part of academic life. We explain the dates, deadlines and processes that you need.

Find details on paying the University, information on how to arrange both University and external funding and how your level of support may be affected by studying abroad.

Paying fees and charges

If you're paying fees yourself, with a loan or through a sponsor, you'll find details here on the options available to pay your tuition fees, resit charges and accommodation fees.

University scholarships and funds

You can find information about the Leeds Bursary, centrally and school/faculty funded maintenance awards, and funding sources for postgraduate researchers

University Financial Assistance Fund

If you're facing financial difficulties, we're here to help. Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial assistance at Leeds.

External funding

Useful information about external funding available including Maintenance and Tuition Fee Loans for UK students and country-specific schemes for US and Canadian students.

Study abroad and work placements

A year abroad as part of your studies can be an exciting and invaluable experience. Before you decide, there are cost and funding implications of a year abroad or work placement to think through.

Finding work

From looking for part-time work, advice about funding your time in Leeds to graduate job hunting, our team of experts can support and guide through the world of employment.

Access agreement

As a condition of charging higher tuition fees, the University produces an annual Access Agreement which sets out how we will sustain or improve access, student success and progression for students from under-represented groups.

Allowing others to contact us on your behalf

Although we usually deal directly with our students, third parties can contact us if they will be paying your tuition or accommodation fees. 

Changes to bank accounts (ring-fencing)

Some of you may be contacted by your bank to let you know that your account details have been changed. This is because of a government recommendation that requires large UK banks to separate “core retail banking”, which includes personal accounts, from investment banking.

Council tax exemption

Full-time students are eligible for Council Tax exemptions or discounts. The amount you pay will depend on your living arrangements.

Providing bank details

To receive University funding you must first provide details of a UK bank account.

Worried about the cost of living?

Understanding your money, how to budget, how to make more of your money and knowing what to do if things are going wrong are essential skills for life. Here are links and guides to help keep your finances on track.