Fees
Fees and scholarships
Information on costs, scholarships and discounts for international students.
In the International Student Barometer 2020*, the satisfaction rate with the finance department was 91.4% (780 students participated)
*More info at tees.ac.uk/sections/international/isb2020.cfm
International students
The tuition fee stated is the full cost of the programme.
Fees for international students
The tuition fee stated is the full cost of the programme.
| Standard fees | Jan 2021 | Sept 2021 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International foundation programmes starting January (four months) | £4,875 | £4,875 | |
| International foundation programmes starting September (120 credits) | £9,750 | ||
| Full-time undergraduate course | £13,000 (per year) | £13,000 (per year) | £13,000 (per year) |
| Full-time postgraduate diploma course, one year | £12,400 | £12,400 | £12,400 |
| Full-time postgraduate taught degree, one year | £13,000 | £13,000 | £13,000 |
| Integrated Masters Final Year | £13,000 | £13,000 | £13,000 |
| Two Year Master's degree | £15,000 (£7,500 per year) | £15,000 (£7,500 per year) | £15,000 (£7,500 per year) |
| Work placement year* | £1,350 | £1,350 | £1,350 |
| Full-time research degree (standard tier) | £11,750 (per year) | ||
| Full-time research degree (enhanced tier)** | £14,500 (per year) | ||
| Part-time distance learning research degree (standard tier) | £5,875 (per year) | ||
| Part-time distance learning research degree (enhanced tier)** | £5,875 (per year) | ||
| Research degree writing-up fee** | £650 |
| Non-standard fees | Jan 2021 | Sept 2021 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Health & Life Sciences | |||
| MCh courses | £13,000 (per year) | ||
| Doctorate in Health & Social Care | £13,000 (per year) | ||
| Doctorate in Professional Practice | £13,000 (per year) | ||
| Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Dietetics (Pre-Registration) MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Nursing Studies (Adult) Pre-registration MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Nursing Studies (Child) Pre-registration MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) Pre-registration MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| Nursing Studies (Mental Health) MSc | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | £29,000 (£14,500 per year) | |
| School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law | |||
| MA Creative Writing (Distance Learning) | £3,850 (Per year. £642 for each 30-credit module). Not eligible for any fee discounts | ||
| Doctorate Counselling Psychology | £39,150 (£13,050 per 180 credits) | ||
| MA Social Work | £26,000 (£13,000 per year) | £26,000 (£13,000 per year) | £26,000 (£13,000 per year) |
| Teesside University Business School | |||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | £14,300 | £14,300 | £14,300 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Applied | £17,000 (£8500 per year) | £17,000 (£8500 per year) | £17,000 (£8500 per year) |
| Doctorate Business Administration** (DBA) | £24,750 (£12,375 per year for full time, 2 years 3 months. £6,187.50 per year for part time, four years) | ||
| Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) | £22,000 (£1,222 per 20 credits) | ||
* Global Excellence Scholarship is not available to students during the work placement year.
** Enhanced fees are charged for certain programmes to reflect the higher costs associated with these disciplines. The fee applicable will be clearly stated in your offer letter.
***After a period of three years (five years for part-time students), and once the data gathering and analysis phase of the project is completed, students are entitled to a period of one year (two years for part-time students) at which a reduced writing-up fee is payable. If work is not submitted for examination within the designated writing-up period, the fee will normally revert to the standard fee for the following year.
EU students
If your course starts on or after the 1 August 2021 you will not be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate, postgraduate and further education financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
- you are able to benefit from the citizens rights agreements
- you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland - benefits of Irish nationals under the Common Travel Area arrangement will continue
More about support for EU students
Due to the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the Government has issued new eligibility rules for home fee status and student finance for the 2021/22 academic year. These rules are expected to be enshrined in law (by amendment to The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011 (as amended) (the Regulations)) in early 2021. For EU Students, this means that, subject to certain exceptions, you will not eligible for home fee status and student finance from 1 August 2021. Please refer to the full eligibility rules for full details.
Pre-sessional English course fees
- £4,950 - 26 weeks
- £3,950 - 16 weeks
- £2,600 - 9 weeks
- £1,400 - 5 weeks
Deposits for self-funding students
If you are an international student funding your own studies, you must pay a deposit of £4,000 before receiving your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you need to apply for a Student Visa.
If you are applying for a Pre-sessional English course the University requires full fees in advance.
If you are refused a visa, we refund your deposit. More information on refunds.
If your visa is issued, the University keeps your deposit.
Scholarships for international students
You may be eligible for a Global Excellence Scholarship of £1500 or £2000 in your first year of study if you are an international student studying on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
Scholarships are awarded automatically based on academic or English language ability.
Staying-on bonus - £1,000 discount
If you are an international student who studied with us at undergraduate level and you progress to a postgraduate course - or you complete a master's with us and progress to further postgraduate study - you are awarded £1,000 discount on your first-year fees for the next programme. This is provided that you apply directly to us and don't use an agent.
Cost of living
You need to allow approximately £1,023 per month, up to a maximum of 9 months (£9,207), for the duration of your programme. You must also make sure that you have enough money to pay for your full programme fees.
Payment terms
You must pay a deposit of £4,000 before you enrol at the University. You can pay the remaining balance in up to seven monthly instalments. If you are studying at the University full time and pay in full before you enrol, you are entitled to a £500 early payment discount.
Please note - for students enrolling on a 2 year master's degree, paying £7,500 a year, you are entitled to a £500 discount if pay your fee prior to enrolment in the first year of study only.
Your course fees are fixed at the same level for all the years you study on the same course. As an international you can pay fees in your own currency.
Sponsored students
Your sponsor needs to confirm by letter that they are paying your fees before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. We only accept letters from approved sponsors. You must bring an original copy of your sponsorship letter when you arrive at the University to enrol.
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