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Open Day Travel Reimbursement

IMPORTANT: Since 14 days have passed since our last open day, this scheme is currently closed. By booking onto one of our future events, you will be notified via email when this becomes available again.

See what makes Northumbria special, with help towards your travel costs. 

Choosing the right university is a big decision, and we hope you'll choose us! Before you decide, you'll want to experience the campus and city for yourself, chat with current students, academics and support staff – and there's no better way to do this than attending one of our Open Days. 

We know that getting to open days can be costly. We're committed to ensuring that all prospective students have the opportunity to visit and experience what we have to offer, helping you make a fully informed decision about your future. 

If you're travelling to either our Newcastle City campus (NE1 8ST) or Coach Lane Campus (NE7 7TR), you can claim: 

  • Travelling from up to 40 miles radius: £10 reimbursement

  • Travelling from 40 miles radius or more: £40 reimbursement 

Please note: you should only submit your claim after you have attended the Open Day, and you must upload evidence of your travel booking if you have travelled by public transport (ticket or receipt). Claims must be received within 14 days of the Open Day you attended. 

What happens next?

Once you've submitted your claim form, we'll review your application. If your claim is approved, you'll receive an email from PayMe at the email address you provided in the 'Email Address of Payee' field.

This email will contain a secure Lloyds Bank PayMe link. Simply click the link and confirm your bank account details. Your travel reimbursement will then be paid into your account within 24 hours of completing this step.

Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for the PayMe email so you can complete the process and receive your payment promptly.

For any questions about the Open Days or travel reimbursement, please contact us at ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk 

 

Terms and Conditions of the Scheme 

  • You must be looking to study a full-time undergraduate course at Northumbria University commencing at our Newcastle upon Tyne campuses in September 2026. 
  • To be eligible, the UK home address you used during registration must be used. 
  • This travel reimbursement is only available for the prospective student attending one Open Day, not for guests. 
  • You can only claim once – multiple claims cannot be submitted. 
  • To qualify, you must check in at the Registration Desk when you arrive at the Open Day so your attendance is officially recorded. 
  • The travel reimbursement covers the prospective student's travel costs for standard class public transport (rail, coach or bus travel) or, if travelling by car, mileage for a return journey between your home postcode and our campus. 
  • The travel reimbursement does not include first class travel or any additional costs such as guests, overnight stays, taxis, parking, meals or penalty charges. 
  • To receive your travel reimbursement for using public transport, you must provide evidence of your travel booking (ticket or receipt) including cost. Please note that we are unable to reimburse any travel without receipts. 
  • If claiming mileage for travelling by car, distances will be calculated using the AA Route Planner and reimbursed at 45p per mile, up to a maximum of £10 or £40 depending on distance travelled from. 
  • Your claim must be received within 14 days of the attended Open Day – any claims submitted after this time will not be processed. 
  • Important: For payment, an email will be sent to the 'Email Address of Payee' on the claim form. This email will contain a Lloyds Bank PayMe link for you to click on and confirm your bank account details. The travel reimbursement will then be paid into the bank account provided within 24 hours of completing the PayMe link. 
  • Travel reimbursement claims should not be applied for until after attending the Open Day. 
  • Northumbria University reserves the right to withdraw or amend this scheme at any time without prior notice. 
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