Study abroad programmes terms and conditions

Acceptance to Study Policy

1. You will be advised of your acceptance to study on a Study Abroad Programme via email.
2. Your acceptance will detail the conditions of your acceptance, including how to decline your offer of a place.
3. Your acceptance will be sent either to you if you have applied directly to us or to the third party through which you have chosen to study at the University through if you have applied via one of our partner organisations.
   For details of the third parties we work with please refer to the Apply through one of our partners section of our website. This list is not exhaustive, ie you may be able to apply via a different university, for example, and the list may also be subject to change
4. Acceptance to a Study Abroad Programme does not mean acceptance onto specific modules or internship (if applicable) but is an acceptance onto the Study Abroad Programme.
5. The University will offer modules in line with the disclaimer in its module catalogue for the Study Abroad Programme.
6. For details of the costs associated with the Study Abroad Programme, including what is and what is not covered for tuition and accommodation costs, please visit the costs page for the programme you wish to apply for on our website.
   The costs detailed on this page represent the costs associated with direct entry to the programme. If you apply via a third party the costs associated with the programme will be detailed by the third party.

For details of our withdrawal policy for the study abroad programme (tuition and housing) please review the information below. The withdrawal policy applies to both direct applicants and applicants via third parties. Please note, the third party’s withdrawal policy may differ from the University of Westminster’s study abroad programme withdrawal policy. Students who choose to study at the University via a third party route must ensure that they are aware of the cancellation and withdrawal policies of the third party provider they choose to study at the university through.

Study Abroad terms and conditions

Housing withdrawal and refund policy for all study abroad programmes (excluding Summer programmes)

1. 1.    If you are due to commence your studies in Semester 1

Please note that the below policy applies only once you have accepted your housing offer:

1.1 To withdraw from your housing offer you must email [email protected] and the Student Accommodation Office.

1.1.1 If you notify us more than 2 weeks (10 working days) before residence is due to begin you will only be charged/liable for a £50 administration charge.

1.1.2 If you do not advise us of your intention to withdraw from the university’s accommodation more than 2 weeks (10 working days) before the residence move in date for semester 1 you will be charged/liable for a £50 administration charge and liable for the full rental fee until a replacement resident can be found.

1.1.2.1 If it is not possible for the University to rent the room to another resident then you are not entitled to any refund of your accommodation fees. You will be liable for full payment of all accommodation fees.

1.1.2.2 Finding a new resident remains the sole responsibility of the University. You are not permitted to find a replacement resident.

1.1.3 This policy applies to all circumstances relating to withdrawal from the programme, including any decision to shorten your length of study from, for example, a year to a semester programme.

1.2 If you are due to commence your studies in Semester 2

Please note that the below policy applies only once you have accepted your housing offer:

1.2.1 To withdraw from your housing offer you must email [email protected] and the [email protected]. 

1.2.1 You will not be charged if you notify us before 20 December.

1.2.2 If you do not advise us of your intention to withdraw from the university’s accommodation by 20 December you will be liable for the full rental fee until a replacement resident can be found.

1.2.2.1 If it is not possible for the University to rent the room to another resident then you are not entitled to any refund of your accommodation fees. You will be liable for full payment of all accommodation fees.

1.2.2.2 Finding a new resident remains the sole responsibility of the University. You are not permitted to find a replacement resident.

1.2.3 This policy applies to all circumstances relating to withdrawal from the programme, including any decision to shorten your length of study from, for example, a year to a semester programme.

Please note this policy does not apply to students on our summer school programmes.