Withdrawal policy

Students who withdraw from the study abroad programme may be subject to a charge.  

Students who secure a place on the 2025/26 study abroad programme but subsequently withdraw after Friday 7 March 2025 and before taking up their placement abroad, may be charged a fee, except in exceptional circumstances for which supporting evidence will be required. This is to encourage students to fully engage with our processes and reduce the number of late withdrawals. We cannot offer these places to other students, meaning late withdrawals often prevent eligible students participating in the study abroad programme.

This policy applies to open exchange, subject-based exchange and Horizon exchange destinations. Withdrawals must be made in writing by email to the Global Opportunities Team. Withdrawals are final and cannot be reversed.

Exceptional circumstances that would normally waive the withdrawal fee include: