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In accordance with the Tuition Fee Liability Policy below, where a student withdraws from / is withdrawn / discontinues or is granted a leave of absence from their studies, the date of withdrawal/discontinuation/leave of absence, as recorded on your withdrawal form, is used by the University in calculating your tuition fee liability.
Tuition Fee Liability Policy 2025/26
The exception is that new students with an intake year of 2025/26 will not be liable for any tuition fees for that academic year if they withdraw within 14 calendar days of completing registration or within 14 days from the first day of term, whichever is the latest date, to allow a cooling-off period.
If your tuition fees are being paid via a student loan, the University will be required to notify Student Finance NI of your revised fee liability so that you borrow the correct amount in each academic year.
Tuition Fee liability cut off dates for withdrawals and leave of absence
| Withdrawal Dates | Fee Liability |
|---|---|
From first day of term until 2 January 2026 | 25% of the full annual fee* |
From 3 January 2026 until 5 May 2026 | 50% of the full annual fee* |
From 6 May 2026 | 100% of the full annual fee* |
* The fee liability is in percentage terms of the full annual fee. Please refer to student guide for fee pricing.
| Withdrawal Dates | Fee Liability |
|---|---|
From first day of term until 31 October 2025 | 25% of the full annual fee or 50% of the semester one fee (whichever is the higher amount)* |
From 1 November 2025 until 3 January 2026 | 50% of the full annual fee or 100% of the semester one fee (whichever is the higher amount)* |
| From 4 January 2026 until 28 February 2026 | 75% of the full annual fee |
| From 1 March 2026 | 100% of the full annual fee |
* Semester one fees will vary depending upon modules registered.
** The fee liability is in percentage terms of the full annual fee. Please refer to student guide for fee pricing.
If you enrolled in September 2025 or in January 2026 and are withdrawn or have decided to withdraw, discontinue or take a leave of absence, the withdrawal/discontinuance or leave of absence date approved by the University on your withdrawal form (not last date of attendance) will be used to calculate your tuition fee liability as per Table below.
| Withdrawal Dates | Fee Liability |
|---|---|
| From first day of term until 14 February 2026 | 100% of semester one fees* |
| From 15 February 2026 | You will be liable for 100% of any modules commenced as part of the programme. |
* Semester one fees will vary depending upon modules registered.
| Withdrawal Dates | Fee Liability |
|---|---|
| From first day of term until 31 August 2026 | 100% of semester one fees* |
| From 01 September 2026 | You will be liable for 100% of any modules commenced as part of the programme. |
* Semester one fees will vary depending upon modules registered.
Postgraduate Research students' fee liability will be calculated monthly in accordance with their date of withdrawal.
Where a student is still registered after the 7th day of a month, tuition fees are chargeable for that month.
Students in receipt of US Federal Aid shall be liable for overseas tuition fees in line with the US Department of Education Title IV Funds return calculation and in line with the University policy stated in part 3 above.
Non-Refundable Deposit
International students studying on campus and commencing their programme in September 2025 / January 2026 will be required to pay a deposit of £4,000 before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be issued, which is a requirement for your student visa.
Deposits are non-refundable, except under certain circumstances. For further information, please see our Tuition Fee Liability Policy 2025/26 above.
