Fees

This section provides comprehensive information about our tuition and accommodation fees plus information about payment schedules and procedures. There is also a section on additional fees, what our fees include as well as links to our Terms & Conditions of enrolment.

Please note:
Tuition fees are paid in US $ dollars. Registration fee, deposit and accommodation fees are paid in UK £ Sterling.

Tuition Fees
Autumn Semester 2013 £9,101
Spring Semester 2014 £9,109
Accommodation Fees
 
prices per week
    
Self catering    
2013
  Single Superior  
£309
  Single Standard  
£252
  Twin Superior  
£237
  Twin Standard  
£196
Meals included option Breakfast and lunch - Monday-Friday  
add £57
per week
Homestay    
2013
  Single Superior - with private bathroom  
£258
  Single Standard - with shared bathroom  
£196
What the accommodation fees include
College houses
  • Supervised accommodation from the day of arrival to the morning after the last day of the course; bed linen and towels; room cleaning (weekdays); heating and lighting.
  • Accommodation fees include your stay in your house during the mid semester breaks but not the two week spring break.
  • If you have chosen to include meals you are entitled to breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday (excluding the semester breaks)
Homestay
  • Fees include accommodation as a guest with a local host (appraised and inspected regularly by our Student Services Officer), single room, bed linen and towels, laundry facilities, breakfast and dinner every day (lunches can be bought in college) and support provided by the Student Services Officer in college. Some of our hosts offer a single superior option (ensuite facilities).
Travel Insurance
Please note: all students must be covered by the St. Clare's Travel Insurance for the full duration of the course.

  • The Travel Insurance Premium is mandatory and must be paid no later than 3 weeks before the course begins (in £ pounds Sterling)
  • The premium will be added to your invoice
  • Further details about the Travel Insurance Premium are available from the Liberal Arts Programme Office
  • All students are advised to take out personal possessions insurance for items such as laptops, cameras, ipods, etc.
Travel insurance cover Autumn semester Spring semester
£58.80 £66.64
Payment schedule
Registration fee & deposit
Course applications must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit:
Registration Fee £100 - non-refundable
Deposit £500 - refundable after the end of the course
less any outstanding charges
The registration fee and deposit should be paid in £ pounds Sterling either by credit / debit card or bank transfer
Balance of fees
You will receive an invoice for your tuition and accommodation fees.

Tuition
  • St. Clare's Liberal Arts Programme tuition fees are charged in US $ dollars.
  • Tuition Fees must be paid no later than 3 weeks before the course begins (unless paying through a university or college).
  • If paying Tuition Fees directly, this must be by US $ Dollar cheque or US $ Dollar International Money Order made payable to St. Clare's, Oxford.
Accommodation
  • St. Clare's Liberal Arts Programme accommodation fees are charged in £ Sterling.
  • You need to indicate your preference of accommodation type. If your choice is available, you will be invoiced for that particular room rate for the full semester.
  • The balance of your accommodation fees are due for payment not less than 3 weeks before your course begins. You will not be able to take up residence in St. Clare's accommodation if there is any outstanding balance.
  • You may choose to pay your accommodation fees by credit or debit card. Payments over £1000 will be subject to a 2% surcharge.
  • You can send your accommodation fees by bank transfer to St. Clare's, Oxford using the details below. Please remember to allow sufficient time for your payment to clear before the 3 week deadline. The banks will make a charge for this service.
Bank transfer

  • Bank: Barclays Bank plc, Apex Plaza, Forbury Road, Reading RG1 1AX, UK
  • Account Name: St. Clare's, Oxford
  • Account Number: 90 96 53 83 Sort Code: 20-65-18
Please give your bank the following information:
Swift ID: BARCGB22
IBAN number (Europe only): GB94BARC 206518 90965383

  1. Payment made by this method should include reference to student name and course/number
  2. Please tell your bank to charge you all the bank charges so that St. Clare's receives the full amount due
  3. Please fax a copy of the bank transfer papers with the student's name marked clearly
  4. Fax to: +44 1865 553751
Additional charges
Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.
  • Day excursions at weekends - £20 to £25 (though some are free of charge)
  • Theatre tickets and transport - £15 to £40
  • Weekend trip with overnight stay (2 nights) - £70 to £300
  • Additional sports and other activities
  • Allow - £10 to £15 per week
  • Stationery / book purchase (loan of books is included in fees)
  • General spending money - allow around £70 per week
  • Remember, key deposit, police registration (for students from countries outside the EU) and book purchase all need to be paid for in the first week
Meals Lunch   £8.00