Withdrawal from the University

If you are withdrawing from the University of Edinburgh, our policy for postgraduate research study explains the fees you will need to pay.

Self-funded students 

If you withdraw from your studies, you will be charged:

  • for the months you attended before your withdrawal
  • proportionately to the annual tuition fee

Any annual additional programme costs will be charged in full if you have started the next year of study.

If you withdraw from a programme - with appropriate academic approval - within the first couple of weeks of starting Year 1 of your studies, no tuition fees will be charged at the discretion of the University.

If you withdraw from your studies and you are funded by a sponsor, the tuition fee your sponsor will need to pay will depend on your date of withdrawal and when you start your studies:

  • If you start your studies in Semester 1 (usually September) and withdraw on or before 31st January, your sponsor will be charged 60% of the annual tuition fees.
  • If you start your studies in Semester 1 (usually September) and withdraw after the 31st January, your sponsor will be charged 100% of the annual tuition fees.

Please contact us for further information. 

Contact the Fees and Student Support Team

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