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Student complaints

Through the University's Student Complaints Procedure, we aim to investigate and resolve - effectively, fairly and transparently - any concern raised by a registered student or postgraduate researcher. The Procedure is used when concerns are expressed in relation to any of the following areas:

  • Academic provision
  • Deficiencies in the University's standards of service
  • Any failure to meet obligations
  • The quality of supervision or tuition
  • Any other issues affecting the quality of the student experience more generally
Download the full Student Complaints Procedure (PDF)
Download the full Student Complaints Procedure (Word)

 

Make a formal complaint

Our Case Creator tool will help you build and submit your case, or just explore whether we can accept your complaint. 

Open Case Creator

 

  • If you wish and before you start, you can view the list of questions that we’ll ask you here.
  • You can also view examples of supporting evidence that you may wish to submit here.
  • If you can't log in to access the Case Creator or need an alternative, more accessible, format please contact the Student Cases team - see contact details below. 

Other types of complaint

Academic appeals and appeals against disciplinary decisions are covered by separate procedures - details of these procedures are available on the Student Cases team webpage.

For Admissions-related complaints, see the University’s admissions policies (undergraduate, postgraduate and research).

Guidance and support for students

Free, confidential and independent advice on the complaints process: Leeds University Union Advice

Procedural advice: [email protected] 

 

 

 

Last updated: 07/10/2025