Managing Fees and Refunds
At GUST, we understand that circumstances may arise that require adjustments to course registrations or even withdrawal from the university. We have established clear policies and procedures regarding fee refunds, registration cancellations, and reassessments to ensure transparency and fairness for all students.
Refund and Reassessment Policies
Refund of Fees
No tuition refunds shall be granted for dropping a course after the official withdrawal date, receiving a non-attendance grade, or withdrawal for a disciplinary reason.
Registration Cancellation
Those who enrolled and paid the acceptance fees/advance tuition fees, but do not wish to attend the university may cancel their registration any time before the first day of the semester. Students will be charged KD 100/- as cancellation fees either they cancel their registration or not been registered for any subject during the admitted semester.
Fee Reassessment for Dropping Courses or Withdrawing From the University
A student wishing to drop a course(s) or withdraw from the University should formally inform the Admissions and Registration Department in writing and follow approved procedures. Failure to receive financial aid or refusal of financial aid does not constitute an official withdrawal from the University. Similarly, failure to attend class does not mean a student has dropped a course unless the official documentation has been processed. Reassessments are based on the total cost of the class, and not solely on the amount of fees paid. This is because the University commits resources and reserves space on behalf of registered students that could have been allocated to another student.
Period Deduction
If a student withdraws from a semester or from a course or more after the beginning of classes, the University will charge a percentage on the total fees according to the following schedule below.
Late Drop Penalty for Normal Semesters
Applicable penalty on the total tuition fees:
| Period | Undergraduate Courses | MBA Courses |
|---|---|---|
| First Week | 0% | 0% |
| Second Week | 25% | 50% |
| Third Week | 50% | 75% |
| Fourth Week*** | 75% | 100% |
| Fifth week till end of the semester | 100% | 100% |
| Period: | First Week | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 0% | |
| MBA Courses: | 0% | |
| Period: | Second Week | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 25% | |
| MBA Courses: | 50% | |
| Period: | Third Week | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 50% | |
| MBA Courses: | 75% | |
| Period: | Fourth Week*** | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 75% | |
| MBA Courses: | 100% | |
| Period: | Fifth week till end of the semester | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 100% | |
| MBA Courses: | 100% |
*** Note: for MBA students’ 100% penalty is applicable from fourth week till the end of the term.
Late Drop Penalty for Summer Semesters
Applicable penalty on the total tuition fees:
| Period | Undergraduate Courses | MBA Courses |
|---|---|---|
| First Sunday - Tuesday | 0% | 0% |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 25% | 50% |
| Second Sunday - Tuesday | 50% | 75% |
| Wednesday - Saturday*** | 75% | 100% |
| Third Sunday till end of the term | 100% | 100% |
| Period: | First Sunday - Tuesday | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 0% | |
| MBA Courses: | 0% | |
| Period: | Wednesday - Saturday | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 25% | |
| MBA Courses: | 50% | |
| Period: | Second Sunday - Tuesday | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 50% | |
| MBA Courses: | 75% | |
| Period: | Wednesday - Saturday*** | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 75% | |
| MBA Courses: | 100% | |
| Period: | Third Sunday till end of the term | |
| Undergraduate Courses: | 100% | |
| MBA Courses: | 100% |
*** Note: for MBA students’ 100% penalty is applicable from second Wednesday.
Consult the Registrar’s Office for the breakdown of refund percentages for either the six week summer program or for the three week intersessions.
