FAQs

Invites will be sent out from 22 August 2024 for new students joining us in September. Postgraduate registration invitations will be sent out slightly earlier: from 8 August 2024.

New students will only receive an invitation to register once they hold an unconditional offer and have formally accepted their place on the programme. If you haven’t received an invite to register, and are unsure of any outstanding requirements, please contact our admissions teams:

• Undergraduates – study@le.ac.uk
• Postgraduate taught – pgadmissions@le.ac.uk

You must register before the beginning of your course. You will not be able to register until 50% of the fees have been received, or 70% if you are an international postgraduate student.

Your tuition fee will be included in your offer letter. If you have any questions regarding your tuition fee, please contact feesandincome@le.ac.uk or call +44(0)116 252 3733 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm)

You can find lots of helpful information about our accepted payment methods on our fees and funding pages.

Once your payment has been received and processed, a payment confirmation statement will be emailed to your University email address. In addition, if payment was made using the online card payment option, a payment confirmation will be sent from E-pay to the email address provided by the payee during the payment process.

You cannot register until we have received and processed at least 50% of your annual tuition fees, or 70% if you are an international postgraduate student. The length of time this may take is based on the different payment methods:

• Flywire – up to 3 working days
• Convera – up to 5 working days
• International bank transfer – up to 10 working days

If you have made a payment and it has been longer than the above timescales then please contact us (feesandincome@le.ac.uk) with evidence of your payment. We may have received your payment but unable to allocate it to your account due to missing information on the payment. Please ensure you include your student number on the email.

If you have had an application accepted by the Student Loans Company, please send a scan/photo of your confirmation letter to feesandincome@le.ac.uk. Once we’ve had confirmation that your funding is in place, your record will be updated to allow you to register.

Under the Anti Money Laundering policy, the University is required to “know your customer (KYC)” and part of this is that the University knows who has made payment into the University bank account, to prevent criminal activity funds being deposited.

As a result, there may be instances where we ask you to provide evidence of the payment leaving your bank account and being deposited into the University of Leicester's bank account. It's important to note that you should not let others make payments on your behalf. If you allow someone else to make a payment, you will be responsible for any fraudulent payments or falsified documents and the consequences can be found on our website.

We have these measures in place to ensure the integrity and security of financial transactions at the University.

We have not yet received the information regarding your fee waiver. To assist with the resolution of this matter, please provide us with the necessary details so that we can make a note on your account and speak to the relevant people to get this resolved.

We need your NHS Bursary reference number in order to allow you to register and invoice the NHS for your tuition fees. This typically beings with SB or BR. Please email feesandincome@le.ac.uk with your reference number and we will then update your account to allow you to register.

If you anticipate being unable to make payment as outlined above, we urge you to contact us promptly. It is essential that you provide us with detailed information via email, including the reasons behind why you are unable to make the full payment, any changes in your funding situation, the amount you are currently able to pay, and when you expect to be able to settle the remaining balance.

Please note that reaching out to us does not guarantee automatic approval of a payment plan. However, we are committed to assisting students in managing their financial difficulties whenever possible. If an agreed-upon payment plan cannot be reached and you are unable to make the instalment payment, you may wish to consider temporarily suspending your studies at the University. This would provide you with the necessary time to resolve any financial challenges you may be facing.

Browse the list of other scholarships and grants, including eligibility criteria and application processes for undergraduates and postgraduates.

If you would like further assistance then you might find that the Scholarships team - scholarships@leicester.ac.uk, may be best placed to address any queries or concerns you have.

If you're having trouble making a payment on the online payment portal for registration, then you may have to wait 48 hours after accepting the terms of your offer. If after 48 hours the issues persist then please contact feesandincome@leicester.ac.uk.

Students will need to register online at MyStudentRecord.

All self-funding campus-based students must pay at least 50%, or 70% if you are an international postgraduate student, of their tuition fees before they can complete the registration process.

If you need to register online, and haven’t already created a MyStudentRecord account, you will need to select the ‘New User’ option on the MyStudentRecord log in page and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to set up a temporary password to allow you to log in. You will need to ensure you click the confirmation/validation link in the security email that will be sent to you from applicationhelp@le.ac.uk. You will not be able to log in without confirming your password.

You will need your username and password. If you are a new student, your username is your 9 digit University of Leicester student number. Please note that you cannot use your UCAS personal ID number.

You can find your student number in your registration email, or any other communications sent to you from the University.

If you have just created your MyStudentRecord account, did you remember to click the confirmation link in the security email to verify your password? If not, you will need to verify your password before you will be able to log in – please check your spam/junk folder for the email as well as your inbox. You will need to click the link within 48 hours – if the link has expired, don’t worry – you can reset your password by clicking the applicants ‘forgotten password’ link on the MyStudentRecord homepage.

Are you using a mobile device? If so, you may need to click the menu button at the top of the screen to see the Registration tab.

If you are an applicant (don’t yet have a University of Leicester IT account), please select the applicants ‘forgotten password’ link on the MyStudentRecord homepage.

If you already have a University of Leicester IT account, find more information about resetting your password.

You will only be able to upload a photo to MyStudentRecord using a laptop or desktop computer and not using a mobile device. See our photo guidelines.

If you are still having issues, don’t worry – we can take a photo of you when you complete your Identity Check/Visa Checkpoint.

Registration will close two weeks following the start date of your course. After this two-week period, your department will need to authorise late registration. Please contact your department as soon as possible to confirm the reason for missing the deadline and your expected arrival date. Make sure you include your student number so they know who you are!

Students with outstanding debts from previous academic years are not allowed to re-register until the debt is settled. To proceed with registration for the current academic year, you will need to clear your outstanding debt and pay at least 50% of your tuition fees for the new academic year. Once these requirements are met, you will be able to complete the registration process successfully.

If you provide us confirmation of your Postgraduate Loan showing the amount you will be receiving and when, we can allow you to register without paying your fees first. We will also split your tuition fee up into thirds with each instalment due just after your Postgraduate Loan instalments.

Please be aware that if your Postgraduate Loan does not cover your tuition fees in full you will be required to pay the difference to register.

Postgraduate loans operate differently from standard student loans. With a Postgraduate Loan, the funds are paid directly to you, and it becomes your responsibility to pay your tuition fees to the University.

To ensure a smooth registration process, please provide us with confirmation of your loan, including the payment schedule. We will then align your account with the loan instalments you receive, allowing you to register before the first loan payments instalments are received.

If your loan approval will not be received in time for registration, it will be necessary for you to pay at least 50% of your tuition fees in order to proceed with registration. If you have already initiated the loan application process, please provide evidence of this to feesandincome@leicester.ac.uk, and we will review your situation accordingly. It is important to keep us updated regularly on the status of your loan application.

Postgraduate taught students starting in September 2022 or January 2023 will be charged £3,125 when they move into their placement year in 2023/4. This is for both overseas and home.

The fixed fee will increase each year. For those who start in 2023/4, placement will be £3,250.

Please note that the duration of your placement does not affect the placement fee. Once you have begun your placement, even if it is only for one day, the full fee becomes due. Whether your placement is unpaid or paid, the fee remains the same and must be paid in full.

The fee must be paid before you start your placement.

If you provide us confirmation of your funding we will convert the amount from CAD to GBP. If the amount is enough to fully pay your tuition fees you will be able to register without payment. You will be required to pay 50% as soon as you receive your first instalment and then the remaining fees in February (if you are registering for a course starting in August – October).

If the funding does not cover the full tuition fees after converting you will be required to pay at least 50% of the difference in order to register. You are then required to pay up to at least 50% of your total fees for the year once you have received your first instalment of your funding. The remaining fees will be due in February (if you are registering for a course starting in August – October).

Please be aware that the figures quoted after converting may change due to fluctuations in exchange rates. You will be provided with the exact amount you need to pay in the February instalment closer to the due date.

Once you have registered your department will be able to complete your enrolment forms.

For new students, the first form prior to starting the course (the program information/cost form will need to be sent to the AHLAdmissions team: ahladmissions@leicester.ac.uk

LawReception@le.ac.uk and or studentservices@leicester.ac.uk will complete loan forms for current students (program information/cost forms for those progressing into year 2 or 3) and the confirmation of enrolment (proof of registration) forms.

If you can provide us with confirmation of your maintenance loan, we can work together to establish a payment plan that suits your needs. Typically, the plan involves three instalments, each due shortly after you receive your maintenance payments. Our aim is to make the payment process as manageable as possible for you.

We can only confirm your registration to Student Finance once you have completed the full registration process, including the ID check. If you have already completed the registration, the delay could be due to the following reasons:

• You have recently become fully registered today. During the registration period, we inform Student Finance about fully registered students on the next working day if you have completed the process today.
• You have recently become fully registered in the last few days. Student Finance may take 3-5 working days to process the registration information we provide and initiate the payment.
• You initially applied to another university, and your application is still pending with them. If this is the case then please provide us with your Student Support Number (SSN) from Student Finance. We will assist in transferring your application to the University of Leicester.

If none of the above reasons apply:

• The most common issue is a data mismatch between our records and Student Finance's records. Please check both records and ensure that the information, such as date of birth, first name, surname, or nickname, is consistent. You will need to check both records and then update the incorrect one with the right information. Once both sets of data are correct, we can confirm your registration.

If you encounter any further issues or have additional concerns, please contact us for further assistance.

In this situation, it would be best for you to directly contact Student Finance for assistance. The most common issues that may be causing the delay include incorrect bank details or Student Finance awaiting additional information from you. They will be able to provide further guidance and help to resolve the matter.

You can reach Student Finance at 0300 100 0607. Their phone lines are typically open from 8.00am to 8.00pm on weekdays and from 9.00am to 4.00pm on weekends.

You can log into your Student Finance portal and change your university up until the first day of term. This is the best way to ensure that you have your maintenance on time as it only takes Student Finance 48 hours to process.

If you do require the University to complete this process for you, please provide your Student Support Number (SSN) with Student Finance. This usually begins with SFDU and send it through via email to feesandincome@leicester.ac.uk. Please be sure to include your student number.

After you have completed the full registration process, the University will promptly provide the necessary confirmation to Student Finance. Therefore, you do not have to send anything. Typically, it takes about 3-5 working days after our confirmation for Student Finance to process the information. Your maintenance loan payments will be released after your course start date. Please keep in mind that specific timelines may vary, so it is advisable to keep checking your student finance portal regarding updates on your maintenance loan.

Please provide evidence of your application for the loan with Student Finance so that we can review the possibility of allowing you to register while awaiting approval. Additionally, please provide either your Customer Reference Number or Student Support Number with Student Finance for reference. It is important for us to be kept informed of your progress and any potential delays.

However, it is crucial to note that if, for any reason, Student Finance rejects your application, you will remain liable for the payment of your tuition fees. Please keep this in mind as you proceed with your application.

Learn more about how sponsors can pay fees.

We require the financial guarantee letter in order to allow you to register. It is important to note that they are expected to adhere to our payment terms, which is payment within 30 days as per the sponsor agreement. This is after receiving the invoice. While we can consider short extensions upon contact from the sponsor, it's important to clarify that we do not offer payment plans or extensions in such cases.

In order to process the sponsorship effectively, it is necessary to complete the sponsorship forms with the GBP (British Pound) tuition fee amount. If the form does not include the GBP amount, we cannot accept the form, which means you will not be able to proceed with registration.

If you need an invoice for this year's fees, kindly reach out to feesandincome@le.ac.uk for assistance. Please bear with them as due to the high level of request there may be a queue.

The invoice will be issued in your name. Please note that we are unable to address the invoice directly to your sponsor or send it to them until we receive the financial guarantee letter. However, you may share the information with your sponsor if you wish to keep them informed. Alternatively, you can also use your offer letter to demonstrate as it includes the start date, end date and amount you will be charged.

When a sponsor provides partial funding for a student, the sponsored amount is subtracted from the student's overall liability. To complete the registration process, the student is then required to pay at least 50% of their remaining liability. Here's an example to illustrate:

• Total fee for the academic year: £14,850
• Sponsor contribution: £6,470
• Your remaining liability: £8,380
• 50% required to register: £4,190
• £4,190 payable by 1 February (if September starter).

Please note that until we have received at least 50% of your tuition fees, you will not be able to proceed with registration.

We are unable to accept a letter that states "for admissions purposes only" as it does not fulfil the criteria for fee guarantee. In order to proceed with registration, please reach out to your sponsors and kindly request a financial guarantee letter specifically for your fees. This will need to be sent in as soon as possible.

In the case where funding is provided by a family member or friend, the student is considered a self-funding student rather than a sponsored student. Therefore, we are unable to send an invoice directly to the family friend in such instances. You will need to pay 50% of your fee to register.

You should plan your travel to arrive in the UK and complete registration before the start date of your course and in time to attend your teaching events including scheduled introductory sessions. However, you must travel to the UK within the validity (start and expiry date) of your entry clearance vignette. If you arrive sooner you will likely have to exit the UK and re-enter during its validity which could be costly and disruptive to your studies.

Sponsored students with a student visa must provide a date stamped entry clearance vignette (visa sticker in passport) and their Biometric Residence Permit (BRP card). If your entry clearance vignette was not stamped you must bring your boarding card or flight booking with you so we can establish and record when you entered the UK. This is an important and mandatory requirement of our student sponsorship.

If your 90 day entry clearance vignette expires before you are able to travel to the UK you must apply online to transfer your visa. The application costs the equivalent of £154 (GDP). You will be provided with a new entry clearance vignette which will permit you to travel to the UK and collect your BRP.

When you travel to the UK you should carry the documents you provided with your visa application in your hand luggage as a UK Border Force Officer can request to see them. Please make try to see a Port Officer at the border to ensure your entry clearance vignette is stamped when you enter the country. If you cannot do this please retain your boarding card or e-ticket and email a copy with your documents to visas@le.ac.uk.