Tuition Fee Deposit
When you accept an unconditional offer of a place to study at Birmingham City University you will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit of £3,000, in order to demonstrate to the Entry Clearance Officer who will conduct your visa interview, that you are a serious applicant with a genuine commitment.
This deposit demonstrates your commitment to the University and will be deducted from your course tuition fee upon arrival. It is strongly recommended that you pay your deposit as early as possible so that your Tier 4 Visa Letter, including your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies, valid for visa purposes can be issued. You will be unable to make a student visa application until you have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) unique reference number.
If you are required to pay a tuition fee deposit this will be clearly stated in your offer letter. If you are being sponsored by your Government you may find that they will not pay any deposits before you join the course. If this applies to you please send us a letter of financial guarantee from your Government to confirm that they will pay your tuition fees. We will then be able to waive the tuition fee deposit requirement and issue your Tier 4 Visa Letter, including your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
It is important to note that if you pay more than the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter before enrolment, any additional money paid will be deducted from your remaining tuition fee. You will not be able to draw on this money to cover living expenses or accommodation costs.