Factsheet

Fee status assessment - glossary of terms

Terms associated with the Fee status assessment guidance

Updated on 22 July 2025

Fee status assessment

The University of Dundee, like other Scottish Higher Education institutions, charges different fees depending on your Fee Status.

Fee Status

the status assigned to your application and any subsequent offer from the University of Dundee based on the information provided in your application regarding Nationality and ordinary residence.

Tuition Fees

tuition fee levels are based on your assigned Fee Status.  Detail on tuition fees can be found on each course webpage.

Fee Status Notification

an email communication sent to the email address that you provided in your application which advises of your assigned Fee Status and the application information that the University of Dundee used to calculate the assigned Fee Status. This email also provides instructions of how to appeal the calculated Fee Status and the timeframe for appeal.

Appeal

If you believe you have been assigned the incorrect fee status due to incomplete or unclear information provided in your application, you can submit a Fee Status questionnaire and supporting documentation (evidencing a different nationality, a right of residence in the UK / EU, evidence of ordinary residence in the UK / EU etc) up to 14 days after the date that the University of Dundee send the Fee Status Notification.

My Applications

all applicants to the University of Dundee have access to the My Applications portal. This portal allows you to view all Admissions communications, view any outstanding tasks that Admissions team require you to complete, upload documentation, complete a questionnaire to lodge an appeal of Fee Status, book a place at an interview or post-offer event.  You will also be able to view your Fee Status.

UCAS Track

all applicants registered with UCAS can track their applications and send responses to offers through UCAS Track.

UKCISA

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK's national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them

SAAS

Student Awards Agency for Scotland an agency of the Scottish Government giving financial support to eligible students doing a course of higher education in the UK

Admissions Communications

Admissions send all applicants formal notifications at each stage of the application journey. These communications are emails that are sent to the email address that you provided in your application.  All communications are viewable on the My Applications portal.  From the point of Offer, all communications confirm the Fee Status which forms the basis of offer.

Offer Email

a communication which outlines the basis of your offer from the University of Dundee

Firm Acceptance Email

a communication which acknowledges your firm acceptance of your offer from the University of Dundee and reaffirms the basis of offer.

Confirmation of Admissions

a communication which acknowledges your unconditional firm acceptance at the University of Dundee and the fact that you are ready to enrol. This communication also outlines the basis of enrolment.

Relevant Date

The Relevant date is a term used by SAAS and UKCISA.  The date is the 1 August in the year before September study commences and the 1 November in the year before January study commences.  The University of Dundee makes Fee Status calculations based on the point of application

University of Dundee Fee Status Panel

Panel members have been trained by UKCISA and are experienced in assessment of Fee Status based on the University’s interpretation of the The Education (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2022

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