Payment
Heriot-Watt University offers several ways to pay tuition fees, accommodation fees and other invoices:
Online payment with Flywire
Heriot Watt University has partnered with Flywire to accept cards, bank transfers, e-wallets and online payments, including China Union Pay, from students worldwide.
Payment options
Cards and payment methods accepted include: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Alipay, UnionPay, Pix, PayPal, JCB, WeChat Pay, Trustly, ICICI Bank, Boleto, HDFC Bank and Diners Club International.
Benefits include:
- Make payments in more than 150 currencies online, using familiar, local payment methods;
- Real-time payment tracking from start to finish, through email, in-app and text alerts for peace of mind;
- Save on bank fees and exchange rates.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of your payment to your student account.
- Flywire offers a Best Price Guarantee for bank transfers.
Online payment with Convera
International students can pay their fees using Heriot-Watt University’s payments platform powered by our partner Convera. This platform allows you, your parents and sponsors to pay GBP student fees in the currency of your choice and provides you with a simple and secure way to initiate a payment.
Payment options
Payment methods accepted include: Alipay, India NetBanking, ChinaPay, Hana Bank, ICICI Bank, Malaysia Online Banking, POLI, Trustly, UnionPay, Sofort, iDEAL.
How does it work?
Simply select the country you are paying from, the amount you wish to pay and your preferred method of payment. Enter your student details and payer details (if different). If you choose to pay via bank transfer, use the payment instructions provided to make your payment through your bank (at branch, online or via phone). If you select an online payment option, you will be redirected to complete your payment.
Benefits include:
- Pay international fees by bank transfer or online payment options specific to your country.
- Transparent rate, guaranteed for 72 hours, with no additional fees
- Peace of mind that Heriot Watt University will receive the full amount you pay with no bank charges deducted.
- Favourable exchange rates compared to most banks
- Track your payment every step of the way
- Intuitive, mobile friendly interface for a seamless payment experience
- Multi language platform: French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Indonesian, English, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic
- Customer support service team dedicated to students
Using the online payment system as:
- Applicants (students who have not yet enrolled) can use the online payment system to pay an advanced instalment for tuition fees or an accommodation reservation fee. Please note: you can only pay an accommodation reservation fee if you have an unconditional firm offer.
You need the following information to log in:
- HWU person ID: It can be found on your confirmation letter A190 (UCAS applicants) or offer letter (all other applicants). The number is eight or nine characters long, and begins with the digit 0 or the letter D or H.
- Year of entry: The academic year is shown on either your acceptance letter A190 (UCAS applicants) or offer letter (all other applicants).
- Programme code: A mixure of eight characters and numbers (for example, A111-BRD). It is shown on your acceptance letter A190 (UCAS applicants) or offer letter (all other applicants). UCAS applicants may use the four-character UCAS course code (for example, NM23) instead.
Online payment queries
We accept the following cards:
- Visa
- Visa debit
- MasterCard
- American Express
We don't charge for paying online by credit card.
Related content
Paying online by instalments
Information on how to pay tuition and accommodation fees online by instalments using a recurring debit or credit card payment plan.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Heriot-Watt University's online payment and recurring card payment system.