Paying as a self-payer
What is a self-payer?
You’re a self-payer if you, a family member or another individual pay your tuition fees directly to SOAS.
Masters and doctoral students (including OL students) are also considered self-payers, as loans are paid directly to you in three instalments across the academic year.
If you are a self payer, you must pay your fees to SOAS within set deadlines. You're not a self-payer in the following scenarios:
- A funding body will pay your fees directly to SOAS, such as a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance.
- A company or organisation will pay your fees directly to SOAS on your behalf in a financial sponsorship arrangement.
On-campus programmes
Degree programmes
You have three options to pay your fees:
- Pay 100% of your fees at or before online enrolment.
- Pay in two equal payments (see Table 1).
- Pay in three equal payments if you have an approved Masters or Doctoral Loan (see Table 2).
Paying in equal payments
If you are paying in equal payments, you will need to personally remember to complete your payments by the relevant deadlines, as SOAS will not charge your card automatically
Failure to meet these payment deadlines will result in you losing access to SOAS facilities (including the BLE/Moodle) and/or the withdrawal of the ability to pay in three instalments
You can only pay in equal payments if your total annual tuition fee is more than £1500.
| Payment amount for self-payers | Due by |
|---|---|
| 50% of your tuition fees, minus CAS deposit (if applicable) | Online enrolment in September 2026 |
| 50% of your tuition fees | 14 February 2027 |
| Payment amount for self-payers with Postgraduate Loans | Due by |
|---|---|
| One third of your tuition fees | 31 October 2026 |
| One third of your tuition fees | 31 January 2027 |
| One third of your tuition fees | 14 February 2027 |
Non-degree programmes
You must pay 100% of your fees on or before online enrolment.
Online Learners
You can choose to pay your tuition fees in one of two ways:
- In two equal instalments of 50% each.
- In three equal instalments, if you have an approved Postgraduate Loan from Student Finance England.
Payment methods
All students must make payments through their e-Vision MySOASPortal.