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.
International Students should refer to the International Refund Terms and Conditions.
Information for the 2026/27 academic year is detailed below:
For Undergraduates (Full Time and Part Time), Postgraduates (Full Time and Part Time) & PGCE Courses
| Time of withdrawal/Suspension | Tuition Fees paid directly through Student Finance | Tuition Fees not funded through Student Finance |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 weeks of Term 1 | No charge | No charge (International Students may be subject to an admin fee of up to £3k to cover costs incurred) |
| Term 1 | 25% | 40% |
| Term 2 | 50% | 70% |
| Term 3 | 100% | 100% |
The Term Dates for your cohort are available here.
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.