Answers to common queries relating to fees rules can be found below:
Who determines fees?
Fees are determined by the university Council and are subject to revision without notice.
What does the tuition fee cover?
The annual academic fee is fixed to cover:
the registration fee
all charges for classes and laboratories
ordinary university examinations
library use
compulsory personal accident insurance
use of general sporting facilities
in the case of medical students, hospital fees for clinical instruction.
This fee does not cover subscriptions to clubs and societies. The tuition fees vary according to the courses chosen.
When do I need to pay tuition fees and how much do I need to pay?
Initial payment is due on or before 9 February 2018 and will be subject to a late payment fee of 10%.
Final payment must be made by30 June.
For a breakdown of amounts payable, refer to Terms of Payment Section 1.1 in the Student Fees Handbook.
What are the tuition fees for the programme or course I am interested in/registered for?
The fee varies according to the courses selected.
For a total cost of of fees, refer to the relevant section in the Student Fees Handbook, and calculate the total cost of the chosen courses.
What if I can't work out the fee amount to be paid?
If a fee payer is unsure of the amount to be paid, then the initial payment should be paid by the due date and any overpayment will be refunded after registration.
Can I have an outstanding balance on my fees account at the end of an academic year?
While students are permitted to have outstanding balances, they:
will not be permitted to graduate
will not receive their examination results
will not receive an academic transcript
will not be permitted to re-register for the following year
will not be permitted to register for Summer Term programmes which start in the next academic year
will have any offer of a place in residence cancelled on 26 January 2018.
Will I be charged interest?
The university charges interest monthly on outstanding balances at 1%. Given that the final fee payment date is 30 June, interest is charged on 31 July and at the end of each succeeding month at the ruling rate on outstanding balances as at that day.
