Deferment policy

• Enroled students may apply for a deferment of their admission due to personal, medical, or other genuine reasons.
• All deferment requests are subject to approval by the Registry Team and must be authorised by the Registrar.

The deferment fee is non-refundable.

• Students must submit a formal application for deferment to the Registry, stating the reason for the request and including any supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificates, personal statements).
• The application must be submitted within the designated period, typically before the start of the academic session, unless otherwise determined by the Registrar in cases of emergencies.

• The Registry Team will review the deferment request and supporting documentation.
• If approved, the student will be notified, and their admission will be deferred to the next available academic session.
• The deferment will only take effect after the deferment fee has been paid.

• The deferment period is typically for one academic session (or the duration equivalent to the length of the programme’s next intake).
• Students may request a further extension of deferment, subject to approval and payment of an additional deferment fee.

• Students who defer must notify the school of their intention to resume studies at least one month before the start of the new academic session.
• The student’s programme and course requirements upon return may be subject to changes in the curriculum, and additional courses may be required if the programme has been revised.

• Deferment is not permitted during the final month of study unless under exceptional circumstances.
• A student is allowed to defer only once per academic session. Further requests may require additional documentation and approval.

• Any tuition fees already paid will be carried over to the new session but will not be refunded.
• Fee adjustments due to changes in the academic session or programme structure will apply upon resumption.

• In cases of severe hardship or unexpected circumstances (e.g., serious illness), a deferment fee waiver may be requested and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.