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Pay UK University Tuition & Student Fees
Pay tuition, university deposits, student accommodation and other eligible education-related costs in the United Kingdom with Persia Money.
Whether you have just received an offer from a UK university, are preparing to move to the UK, or are already studying here, Persia Money can help you arrange eligible payments to universities, colleges, accommodation providers and other approved student-service providers.
Depending on the payment instructions issued by your university or provider, payments may be made:
- Through the university's official online payment portal
- Using an accepted international payment card
- By bank transfer to the university's official account
- To an approved student accommodation provider
- Through another payment method officially designated by the institution
Where the funds for the payment originate from Iran, Persia Money can review the payment and settlement arrangement and, once approved, arrange payment of the required GBP amount to the relevant UK institution.
All payments are subject to the applicable verification, source-of-funds and transaction checks.
What University and Student Fees Can Persia Money Help With?
Persia Money can consider a wide range of legitimate education-related payments in the UK.
These may include:
- UKVI/IHS fees
- UK University tuition fees
- UK Tuition deposits
- Deposits required to confirm an offer
- Application fees
- Admission and registration fees
- Course reservation fees
- University accommodation
- Student accommodation deposits
- Private student accommodation
- First-term or advance accommodation payments
- Language course fees
- Pre-sessional English course fees
- Foundation or pathway programme fees
- Academic and laboratory fees
- Library fees
- Student insurance
- Student card charges
- Graduation fees
- Official document and certificate charges
- Other legitimate student-related fees
The exact payment options available depend on the institution, payment method, amount and supporting documentation.
Received an Offer from a UK University?
If you have received an offer from a UK university, you may need to make one or more payments before your course begins.
For example:
- Tuition deposit
- Confirmation deposit
- First tuition instalment
- Accommodation deposit
- Student housing reservation
- Pre-sessional course fee
- Other fees required to secure your place
Persia Money can review the official payment instructions provided by your university and determine how the payment can be made.
You may be asked to provide:
- Offer letter
- CAS-related information where available
- Student or applicant number
- University invoice
- Official payment instructions
- Payment portal link
- Amount and currency
- Payment deadline
Already Studying in the UK?
If you are already studying in the United Kingdom, Persia Money can also help with eligible ongoing education-related payments.
These may include:
- Tuition instalments
- Accommodation payments
- Student housing rent
- Course fees
- University charges
- Academic service fees
- Other eligible student expenses payable directly to an approved institution or provider
This can be particularly useful where your education or living costs are being funded by your family or from legitimate personal funds outside the UK.
How Are UK University Fees Paid?
The payment method depends on the instructions issued by your university or service provider.
Payment Through the University's Online Portal
Many UK universities allow students to pay through an official online portal.
Where supported, Persia Money may complete the payment using an appropriate payment method accepted by the university.
You may need to provide:
- Official payment link
- Student or applicant number
- Amount
- Payment reference
- Course or programme details
Where access to your personal student portal is required, the payment may need to be completed in coordination with you.
Payment by Bank Transfer
Some universities require tuition or other higher-value fees to be paid by bank transfer.
Where this applies, Persia Money can review the official banking instructions supplied by the institution.
The information may include:
- University or institution name
- Bank name
- Sort Code/Account number or IBAN
- Amount
- Student number or Payment reference
- Invoice or official payment instructions
Payments are made only to bank details that can be verified as belonging to the relevant institution or approved provider.
Payment by Card
Where the university or payment portal accepts card payments, Persia Money may be able to make the payment using an appropriate supported card.
Whether a card payment is possible depends on the payment gateway, amount, institution and payment rules.
Where possible, payment is made directly through the university's official website, student portal or designated payment platform.
How to Pay Your UK University Fees
1. Create Your Persia Money Account
Create your Persia Money account and complete the required account setup.
2. Complete Identity Verification and KYC
Before using the service, complete the required identity verification and KYC process.
For more information, see our Identity Verification / KYC Page.
3. Choose University or Student Fee Payment
Select the relevant education-payment service.
Tell us what you need to pay, such as:
- Tuition
- Tuition deposit
- Application fee
- Accommodation
- Student housing deposit
- Course fee
- Another eligible student-related charge
4. Enter Your Student Details
Provide the information requested for the payment.
This may include:
- Student's full name
- University or institution
- Student or applicant number
- Course
- Academic year or term
- Type of fee
- Amount
- Payment deadline
5. Upload the Payment Instructions
Provide the relevant documents or payment information.
For example:
- University invoice
- Offer letter
- Payment link
- Student portal payment instructions
- Official bank details
- Accommodation invoice
- Other official payment request
6. We Review the Payment Method
Persia Money reviews the payment instructions and determines the available method for completing the payment.
This may include an online card payment or bank transfer to an official institutional account.
Additional information may be requested where required.
7. Fund the Payment
Complete the required funding step using the payment method available for your order.
Where the funds originate from a family member or another permitted source, Persia Money may ask for information establishing the relationship and source of the funds.
8. Compliance Checks Are Completed
The transaction is reviewed in accordance with the applicable compliance and transaction requirements.
In some cases, additional information or documents may be requested before the payment can be released.
9. The University or Provider Is Paid
Subject to successful completion of the required checks, the payment is made using the approved payment method.
10. Receive Payment Confirmation
Once completed, you will receive available payment confirmation, which may include:
- Receipt
- Transaction reference
- Bank payment reference
- Payment confirmation
- Other supporting payment evidence
You should retain this information until the university or provider has allocated the payment to your account.
Who Can Fund the University Payment?
The student does not always need to be the person providing the underlying funds.
Depending on the circumstances, funding may come from:
- The student
- Parents
- A spouse
- Another close family member
- Another legitimate personal source connected with the student
Where another person is funding your education, Persia Money may need to understand:
- Who is providing the funds
- Their relationship with you
- Source of the funds
- Reason for the payment
Additional supporting documents may be requested.
Paying Tuition with Family Support
It is common for parents or close family members to fund university education.
If your family is paying your tuition or accommodation, Persia Money may be able to process the payment where the underlying source of funds and relationship can be established.
The payment can then be made directly to the university or approved student-service provider rather than first being transferred to the student's personal account.
Paying a Tuition Deposit
Many UK universities require a deposit before confirming a student's place or progressing certain admission steps.
Persia Money can consider payment of:
- Tuition deposits
- Course deposits
- Offer-confirmation payments
- Advance tuition payments
You will normally need to provide the official university instructions showing:
- Student or application reference
- Deposit amount
- Payment deadline
- Official payment destination
Payment of a deposit does not itself guarantee admission, issuance of a CAS or the outcome of a visa application.
Paying Student Accommodation Fees
Persia Money can also consider payments to legitimate UK student accommodation providers.
This may include:
- University halls
- University-managed accommodation
- Approved private student accommodation
- Room reservation fees
- Accommodation deposits
- Advance rent
- First-term rent
- Academic-year accommodation fees
- Other charges directly related to the accommodation agreement
You may be asked to provide:
- Accommodation offers or agreement
- Invoice
- Student details
- Property or provider information
- Payment reference
- Official bank details or payment link
Before making a payment, review the provider's cancellation, deposit and refund terms carefully.
Paying Application and Admission Fees
Some institutions may require payment before an application, enrolment or other academic process can be completed.
Persia Money may be able to help with eligible:
- Application fees
- Registration fees
- Admission fees
- Course reservation fees
- Other official university charges
The recipient and payment request must be identifiable and verifiable.
How Long Does a University Payment Take?
Processing time depends on the payment method and circumstances.
Card payments may sometimes be completed quickly once the transaction has been approved.
Bank transfers may take longer.
Timing can also be affected by:
- Required reviews
- Requests for additional documents
- University processing times
- UK bank holidays
- Bank-transfer processing
- Payment-platform processing
- The university's internal allocation process
Persia Money may confirm that a payment has been sent before the university has fully allocated it to the student's account.
If the payment does not appear immediately in your university portal, allow the institution's stated processing period before raising an enquiry.
Payment Confirmation and University Allocation
After payment, Persia Money will provide available evidence of the transaction.
This may include:
- Receipt
- Transaction reference
- Payment date
- Amount
- Bank reference
Universities may require additional time to match and allocate the payment to the correct student account.
If you need to contact the university's finance department, the payment confirmation and student reference can help them locate the transaction.
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds
Once a payment has been completed, cancellation or refund availability depends primarily on the rules of the university or original service provider.
Where a refund is requested:
- You may need to contact the university directly.
- The university or provider decides whether a refund is due.
- Refund processing times depend on the institution.
- The refund may be returned to the original payment method.
- Payment-provider, banking or completed service charges may not always be refundable.
- Any currency conversion relating to the returned amount may be based on the applicable conditions when the refund is processed.
For detailed terms, please see our Terms and Conditions.
Why Pay UK University Fees with Persia Money?
Designed for Persian Students in the UK
The service is designed around the needs of students preparing to come to the UK and those already studying here.
Tuition and Accommodation in One Place
Use the service for eligible tuition, deposits, accommodation and other student-related charges.
Direct Payment to the Institution
Where possible, payment is made directly to the university, accommodation provider or approved education provider.
Support for Family-Funded Education
Where your parents or family are paying for your education, Persia Money can review the funding arrangement and supporting information.
Bank Transfer and Online Payment Options
Payments can be reviewed according to the university's official instructions, including supported online payment methods and bank transfer.
Clear Costs Before Payment
Review the payment amount, applicable rate and charges before completing your order.
Support in Persian and English
Persia Money can assist students and families in Persian and English.
Payment Confirmation
Receive available confirmation and references to help you track the payment with your university.
Verification and Important Information
You must complete the required Persia Money verification before using this service.
Each payment is also subject to applicable transaction and compliance checks.
For full information about eligibility, permitted use and customer responsibilities, please see:
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Pay Your UK University or Accommodation Fees?
Whether you have just received your university offer, are preparing to move to the UK or are already studying here, Persia Money can help you arrange eligible tuition, accommodation and other student-related payments.
Provide:
- Your university or provider
- Student or application number
- Amount to be paid
- Payment deadline
- Invoice, payment link or official bank details
- Any other requested supporting information
Once the payment details and funding arrangement have been reviewed, the approved payment can be made to the university or provider.