Where do my fees go? FAQs

Q: Do tuition fees cover all of the costs of some administrative support services?

A: No we divide it up between income streams. For example, the tuition fees will pay a proportion of the Human Resources cost – the amount that would be needed for HR to support our teaching academics, who in turn support you.

Q: Why do we pay 1% a year towards sport?

A: The physical and mental benefits of taking part in sport means that it is an essential part of university provision and so we ensure a proportion of each budget goes towards it, including Tuition Fees. However, in order to provide the best facilities possible for all participants we also need to charge a fee.

Q: Do I get a say in where my tuition fee is spent?

A: The Students' Guild and The Students' Union both have representatives on the University Council where budgets and financial decisions are scrutinised. You can raise any suggestions or concerns with them at any time.

We also welcome comments about your teaching and learning experience and you can do this via your tutor, Guild/Students' Union rep, course rep or SSLC.

You can also feedback your comments about this information or any other aspect of your student experience to studentcomms@exeter.ac.uk.

Q: Do some of my tuition fees go towards covering accommodation costs?

A: No. The University’s accommodation portfolio is self-funding and not reliant in any way upon tuition fees.