Withdrawal and Fees
Withdrawing from Your Course
If you are thinking about withdrawing from your course there are some things you will need to consider. We suggest you book an appointment with a Student Retention Officer by completing this form to tell us you are thinking of leaving so you can receive appropriate support and guidance.
You may be liable for some or all of your tuition fees, depending on when you withdraw. This amount will also depend on how your tuition fees are paid.
Information for the 2025/26 academic year is detailed below:
For Undergraduates (Full Time and Part Time) & PGCE Courses
| Time of withdrawal | Tuition Fees paid directly through Student Finance | Tuition Fees not funded through Student Finance | |
| Information based on September 2025 course start date | First 2 weeks of term - Up to 12 October 2025 | No charge | No charge |
| Period 1 - 13 October 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 25% | 40% | |
| Period 2 - 12 January 2026 - 12 April 2026 | 50% | 70% | |
| Period 3 - Anytime from 13 April 2026 | 100% | 100% |
For Postgraduates (Full Time and Part Time)
| Time of withdrawal | ||
| Information based on September 2025 course start date | First 2 weeks of term - Up to 12 October 2025 | No charge |
| Period 1 - 13 October 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 40% | |
| Period 2 - 12 January 2026 - 12 April 2026 | 70% | |
| Period 3 - Anytime from 13 April 2026 | 100% |
If you are starting the academic year at a 'non-traditional' point (i.e., January or April) or are doing a 'short course', please contact the Tuition Fees Team (details below) to clarify the periods.
For Research Courses
Fee liability will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, depending on number of months in attendance.
Further Information
You can contact our Tuition Fees Team at tuitionfees@cardiffmet.ac.uk if you have any further queries around how withdrawing from University will affect your tuition fee charges.
You can contact our Money Advice Team at moneyadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk or on 029 2041 6170 to discuss the implications of withdrawing from University on your student finance.
You may also wish to speak to our Accommodation Team on 029 2041 6188 or at accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk to discuss any tenancy related queries.
If you are an academic member of staff you can refer a student who has expressed a wish to withdraw to the Student Retention Team in Student Services for support using the Retention Referral Form for Academic Staff.