Student Lifecycle Voluntary Suspension

If you need to interrupt your studies, discuss this with your Adviser of Studies/Supervisor/Academic Department in the first instance.

If you wish to proceed with an application for voluntary suspension, please complete the voluntary suspension form.

The application will be considered by your Academic Department and is subject to approval by the Vice Dean. If approved, Student Business will update your student record and a confirmation email will be sent.

Please note doctoral research students may be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Research Leave Support Fund (SharePoint).

You should consider any financial and/or visa implications prior to submitting your application. 

Further information on financial and visa implications can be found on the following webpages:

• Funding – Voluntary Suspension
• International Students – Voluntary Suspension

Relevant links

Here are additional links of interest:

• Voluntary Suspension Guidelines (pdf)
• Disability & Wellbeing Service
• Academic Policies & Procedures