University of Wolverhampton for International Students: Fees, Entry and Intakes
TL;DR: The University of Wolverhampton charges international students £17,600 to £18,700 a year for undergraduate degrees and £18,645 to £19,859 for most taught master's degrees in 2026/27. Many courses start in September, January or May, and some also in November or March. Most courses ask for IELTS 6.0 to 7.0, and automatic scholarships of up to £5,000 apply to eligible students.
Picking a UK university is easier when you can see the fees, the entry rules and the start dates in one place. This guide sets out what the University of Wolverhampton asks for, what it costs and how the application moves from offer to CAS. If you want to know where you stand before you apply, check your eligibility with Prosper.
What does the University of Wolverhampton offer international students?
The University of Wolverhampton is a public university in the West Midlands of England. It says it has over 30,200 students and almost 2,000 staff, with students and alumni from 130 countries. Teaching is spread across four locations:
- City Campus, Wolverhampton: the main campus, which the university calls "the beating heart of the University".
- Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton: home to courses such as the MSc Project Management.
- Walsall: sport, teaching and health courses.
- Telford: engineering and health courses.
Taught master's options include the MSc Cyber Security, MSc Computer Science, MBA, MSc Finance and Accounting and the Master of Public Health.
University of Wolverhampton fees for international students
The university sets one international fee by level and by whether a course is lab based. These are the published 2026/27 rates:
| Level | Classroom-based courses | Lab-based courses |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (per year) | £17,600 | £18,700 |
| Taught master's (full course) | £18,645 | £19,859 |
Some examples from course pages for 2026/27: the MSc Cyber Security (15 months, City Campus) costs £18,645, the MSc Finance and Accounting (12 months) costs £18,645, and the MBA Business Administration (12 months) costs £19,859. Undergraduate fees for later years are "subject to an annual inflationary increase", so budget for a small rise each year.
Visa fees, the Immigration Health Surcharge and living costs come on top. Our guide to UK tuition fees for international students shows how Wolverhampton compares with other universities.
University of Wolverhampton scholarships
For 2026/27 the university lists several awards for privately funded international students. Most are applied automatically when you meet the conditions.
- Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship: £5,000 for the September and November 2026 and January 2027 intakes, or £4,000 for other intakes. You need a 2:1 or equivalent.
- International Postgraduate Scholarship: £2,000 for applicants whose degree is a 2:2 or equivalent or below.
- Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship: £5,000 in year 1 for the same intakes (£4,000 for others), then £2,000 in year 2 and £2,000 in year 3.
- Prompt payment awards: £500 for paying the deposit four weeks before the deposit deadline, or £1,000 for paying the full fee by that deadline.
University of Wolverhampton entry requirements and English scores
Undergraduate applicants need a recognised school-leaving qualification at the grades the university sets for each country. Postgraduate applicants need a three or four year bachelor's degree. If your grades fall short of direct entry, the University of Wolverhampton Study Centre on campus runs an International Foundation Programme (IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in every part) and a Pre-Master's programme (IELTS 5.5) that lead into a Wolverhampton degree.
English requirements are set by course tier rather than by level:
| Course tier | IELTS overall | Lowest band |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Higher | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Highest | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Most of the postgraduate courses we checked ask for IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band. The university also accepts PTE (59 to 76 depending on the tier), the Duolingo English Test (110 to 130), LanguageCert, the Oxford ELLT and several other tests. If you are deciding between tests, our guide to PTE Academic for UK visas explains the UKVI version.
University of Wolverhampton intakes, deposit and CAS
Start dates vary by course. The courses we checked offer September, November, January, March or May starts, so one programme may start several times a year.
The money steps run in this order:
- Offer. You receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
- Deposit. The standard deposit is £8,000 for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. Applicants from some countries must pay the full first-year fee instead, and your offer letter tells you which applies.
- CAS. The deposit must be paid before a CAS can be requested, and a CAS can only be requested within three months of the course start date.
- Balance. The rest of the fee is paid in two equal instalments, in week 8 of each semester.
The deposit is refundable in most cases, for example after a visa refusal with evidence. Our guides to the UK university deposit and the CAS explain each step in more detail.
Applying from Sri Lanka
The University of Wolverhampton publishes a Sri Lanka country page with its own entry rules:
- Undergraduate: Sri Lankan GCE results with a minimum of 62% overall and 60% in any required subject.
- Postgraduate: a three or four year degree with a minimum of 55%.
- English: IELTS 6.0, or 65% (undergraduate) or 70% (postgraduate) in English in the school-leaving certificate, which can save you a test.
- Foundation Year: three A/L subjects at SSS, or five O/L passes, with IELTS 5.5.
For the visa you will also need the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo, bank evidence held for 28 days, and biometrics at VFS Colombo. Our UK student visa guide walks through them in order.
Frequently asked questions
How much are University of Wolverhampton fees for international students?
For 2026/27, undergraduate fees are £17,600 a year for classroom-based courses and £18,700 for lab-based courses. Most taught master's degrees cost £18,645, or £19,859 for lab-based courses and the MBA.
Does the University of Wolverhampton have a January intake?
Yes. Many University of Wolverhampton courses start in January, including the MSc Cyber Security, the MBA and the MSc Finance and Accounting. Some courses also start in November, March or May.
What IELTS score does the University of Wolverhampton need?
The University of Wolverhampton asks for IELTS 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0 depending on the course, with a minimum band of 5.5, 6.0 or 6.5. It also accepts PTE, the Duolingo English Test and other approved tests.
How much is the University of Wolverhampton deposit?
The standard University of Wolverhampton deposit is £8,000 for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. It must be paid before a CAS is requested, and applicants from some countries pay the full first-year fee instead.
PS: The fastest way to know whether Wolverhampton's direct entry, foundation or pre-master's route fits your grades is to have someone read your results against the university's rules. Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will tell you which route and intake suit you.
References
- International fees and scholarships, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-fees--scholarships/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- International fees and CAS, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/making-an-application/international-fees/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- Sri Lanka country page, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/your-country/sri-lanka/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- Language entry requirements, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/making-an-application/language-entry-requirements/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- How to pay: international students, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/how-to-pay/international-students/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- Tuition fee liability and credit control policies, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/corporate-information/wlv-policies/tuition-fee-liability-and-credit-control-policies-/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- Key facts and our campus, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/key-facts/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- MSc Cyber Security course page, University of Wolverhampton, https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/msc-cyber-security/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
- International Foundation Programme, University of Wolverhampton Study Centre, https://isc.wlv.ac.uk/our-programmes/international-foundation-programme/ (accessed 01/11/2026)
