Tuition fees
tyoo-ISH-un feez /tjuˈɪʃn/
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What it really means
The money paid for teaching. International fees are set by each university and are much higher than home fees. Most universities let you pay in instalments — always pay through the university's official system, never through an agent offering a "discount" (a known scam).
Chinese explanation
学费。国际学生学费由各校自定，远高于本土学生。大多数学校可分期付款——务必通过学校官方系统缴费，绝不要通过声称有"折扣"的中介（这是常见骗局）。
Example conversation
A: Someone on WeChat says they can pay my fees at a 5 per cent discount.
B: That's a scam — people have lost thousands. Only ever pay the university directly.
A：微信上有人说可以帮我交学费，还打九五折。
B：那是骗局——有人被骗了几千镑。学费只能直接交给学校。
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Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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