Research Student Office

The Research Student Office is located in Rutland Building and staff are available to assist with enquiries at the Student Enquiries Counter.

to operate a central admissions process in accordance with the University's minimum matriculation standards
to ensure the observance of the University's regulations on Higher Degrees by research
to liaise with external bodies including the Research Councils and provide information by externally imposed deadlines
to ensure a rapid turnaround of research student application forms (normally within three working days of receipt) and the prompt dispatch of decisions (normally within five working days)
to administer efficient procedures for monitoring the progress of research students
to process matters relating to research students in connection with registration and the examination of theses
to process payments for External Examiners in accordance with the schedule for payments issued by the Finance Office
to administer payments to research students in receipt of funding for their research from external sponsors and Research Councils.
to provide advice to prospective students, current students and academic departments on matters relating to higher degrees by research at the University.