FAQs for parents

At Regent’s, our student community is diverse, supportive and inclusive. As a small university, your child will get accustomed to seeing familiar faces around campus, and hopefully come to feel at home in an accepting and welcoming environment.

Around 85% of our students are international, so wherever students arrive from, they’ll be surrounded by others in similar situations. For many, coming to Regent’s is their first experience of living overseas, so we do our best to help them settle in and feel safe – whether it’s through a calendar of social events, tailored support services, or the Student Union’s sports teams and societies.

Our small class sizes mean your child receives high-quality, individual attention and can learn in an environment where they’re comfortable and confident asking questions, sharing ideas and debating challenging topics.

Smaller class sizes facilitate a strong sense of community. The connections they make with academics and other students are personal and meaningful, building a rich professional network that they can actively utilise. 

They’ll still have plenty of opportunities to network across the University, as they’ll meet different classmates in different modules and have full access to Regent’s events, socials, societies and more.

Choosing a course is a big decision, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It ultimately comes down to the individual, and they should weigh up their strengths, ambitions and interests. We encourage students to prioritise courses they think they will enjoy, so they are more likely to remain engaged and make the most of their university years.

If they’re unsure which course to choose, they can reach out to our admissions team, request a call with one of our friendly academics, or visit us at an open day.

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Around 85% of our students are international, and London is an inherently multicultural city. Studying and living in the UK is a fantastic way to improve English language skills, and your child will be surrounded by fellow students from all over the world – so we’re confident they will find their place in our community. 

If you feel they need some extra help with the language before they arrive, or might benefit from a confidence boost, consider our pre-sessional courses with Regent’s School of English. These courses are designed to prepare non-native speakers for undergraduate learning, and offer a taste of life at Regent’s before their degree begins.

We’re one of the only UK universities that offer personalised support from our Careers team for life – including interview preparation, CV advice, coaching and mentoring, and business consultations. They’ll also get lifelong access to our online resources, including our digital jobs platform, Handshake, which connects them with over 650,000 global employers.

When they graduate, they will become part of our international alumni community and benefit from regular opportunities to stay connected with Regent’s network.

Keeping students safe is our top priority, especially in uncertain times. That’s why our gated campus is patrolled 24/7 by a dedicated security team, and is only accessible to those with an ID card.

We also champion an accessible and inclusive environment for everyone, and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of any kind.

Emergencies and first aid

There are trained first aiders on-site. 

In the event of a genuine emergency (if they are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation), students can contact the local ambulance, police or fire services by dialling 999.

NHS services

A list of local doctors can be found on the NHS website.

Some medical treatments are free in the UK to European Union (EU) citizens and all other full-time students who are studying in the UK for more than six months. To gain this entitlement, your child must register with a local NHS doctor.

For more information, visit the Health & wellbeing page.

Our student support services are here to help with any issues they have – whether they’re struggling to keep up with their studies, managing finances or taking care of their emotional and physical health.

They will also be allocated their own Academic Advisor and Student Experience Officer to provide guidance and support throughout their time at Regent’s.

Prospective students and enrolled students with long-term health conditions can reach out to Student Wellbeing and Disability via [email protected] at any time. We will invite them to a confidential consultation to explore all the support available at Regent's and create a tailored Student Support Agreement (SSA). This agreement outlines the reasonable adjustments and support we can offer.

We can also help UK students to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance.

We provide specialist study skills support for neurodiversity and learning differences, and have in-house specialists students can meet with, including dyslexia and learning differences advisors. While we do not offer assessments, we can offer preliminary screenings and signpost onwards if necessary.

Our Wellbeing team aim to create a safe space for students to talk to us about their mental health. We therefore offer one-to-one wellbeing sessions and can make referrals to counselling if needed.

If you have any concerns about your child's support at Regent's, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the email address above.

For useful information on how you can support a student with their application, see the latest UCAS latest advice for parents, guardians and carers.

If you're still finishing your education, or haven't attended an interview yet, we will issue you a conditional offer. This will become unconditional once you can confirm you have met the entry requirements.

If you have met all the entry conditions already, we will send you an unconditional offer.

We hold open days throughout the year that give you the chance to discover what it's like to study and live at Regent's. Find the next open day.

Alternatively, we'd be delighted to welcome you for a personal consultation and guided tour. Find out more, and contact us to arrange an appointment.

Yes, we’d love to welcome you for a campus tour. Please book ahead, as we cannot offer a tour without prior notice for the safety of our students.

We recommend every student visits us if they can, to get a feel for life at Regent’s and everything we offer. However, if you can’t come together, or if you simply want to see Regent’s again for yourself, we would love to welcome you with or without your child.

Tuition fees vary by course. Check the relevant course page or visit our tuition fee page for details.

All students pay the same fees, regardless of their nationality, which enables us to provide the highest levels of service and education. 

Sometimes our fees may change for new students from one academic year to the next, but the fee is always fixed for the duration of your child’s course.

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and undergraduate bursaries to help with the cost of tuition fees.

UK and EU nationals can apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans through Student Finance England. Nationals of non-EU countries resident in the UK may also qualify for support.

Students outside the UK / EU may be eligible for funding through state-sponsored schemes in their own country.

Regent's students can also apply for loans through Future Finance.

Visit our Scholarships and funding page for more information.

Visit our How to pay page for details.

Your deposit will count towards the tuition fees. The deposit is non-refundable, other than in exceptional circumstances (assessed on a case-by-case basis) or if changes are made to the course which affect your child’s decision to join us.