Fees and funding policies

What will I be charged?

Your fee status is usually classed as Home, EU or Overseas, and is defined by things such as your nationality, immigration status, where you’ve been living and what you’ve been doing in the three years before your course starts. Every application is assessed individually based on your circumstances, in line with UK Government regulations.

Can my fee status change?

Your fee status doesn’t usually change once your course has started, however, if you start a new course or your immigration status changes while you're studying, we may be able to reassess your fee status. This isn’t automatic and depends on your situation. If your circumstances change, contact the Student Enrolment team and include your Student ID number.

What information do I need to provide?

A fee assessment is part of the application process. The relevant admissions team will send you an automated email with a link to the Fee Assessment form once your application is at the correct stage. Your fee assessment form will explain what documents we need, which usually includes proof of identity, immigration status, and evidence of where you've been living. For example, if you're starting in September 2026, we may ask for proof of your address covering the period from 1 September 2023 to 1 September 2026.

How do I submit my fee assessment form?

The form, along with any documents you upload, will automatically go to the Admissions Team handling your application. If you have any queries regarding your fee assessment, please email the Student Enrolment team.

Where do I find more information on fee status?

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides clear information about fee assessments, eligibility for home fees, and how residency rules work.

If you withdraw, the tuition fee you remain liable for depends on when you leave your course. Refunds are based on the liability point you have reached. International students who started before the 2025/26 academic year will remain on the liability schedule that applied when they started their course.

Home students starting in 2025 - 2026

Use the information below to check your refund eligibility and the amount you may receive. It applies to all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who withdraw or take a break from their course, excluding UH Online and research students.

Key information

• refunds to students will be made to the country and the account from which the money was sent. This is to comply with money laundering guidelines;
• monies paid to the University by the Student Loan Company cannot be refunded to the student;
• refunds will only be processed on completion of the tuition fees refund form;
• please submit your refund application form by email to the Refund team;
• to find out more please read the Student Refund and Compensation Policy document below for your academic year;
  
• registered students withdrawing from your course, please do not complete a refund form until you have formally withdrawn from your course and you have checked your liability.