International and EU students coming into the UK to study should have the necessary funding in place to cover their tuition fees and living costs for the duration of their studies. If you fall into financial hardship while you are in the UK, it can be extremely difficult to secure additional funding after you have commenced your studies.
The organisations listed below are grouped into global regions, and may be able to provide funding to assist with the costs of studying in the UK. Please note that these funding options are discretionary and no guarantees can be given that your application will be successful.
Please do not base your decision about coming to study in the UK on the assumption that you will receive financial assistance once you have started your course, but ensure that you have secured the required funding before you start your course. Student Money Advice have information about budgeting and what funding you will need to have in place in order to study successfully.
If you have any questions about these funding options, please contact the relevant organisation as they will be administering any application you make. The University plays no part in this process. The University cannot be held responsible for the actions of any external organisation listed on these pages. All information is based on details available at the time of research and may be subject to change.
Funding for Middle-Eastern students
- students must be from the Middle-East
- postgraduate students only
- scholarships are available for students recognised for their leadership potential, to help their career development and bring benefits to their countries of origin
Funding for Asian Students
- students of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan origin
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- financial assistance on a one-off or recurrent basis according to need
can be contacted by this or, by writing to:
Bestway Limited
2 Abbey Road
Park Royal
London, NW10 7BW
- Indian citizens below the age of 30 who are resident in India at the time of application
- postgraduate students only
- scholarships are available for talented young students studying abroad
- students from the Peoples Republic of China
- visit the for further eligibility criteria
- provides financial assistance to Chinese students to help with costs of studying abroad
- students from People's Republic of China (PRC) and UK citizens
- postgraduate students only
- grants to Chinese students (from the PRC including Hong Kong) studying for a PhD and British postgraduate students (i.e. UK citizens only) giving conference papers in China, or travelling to China to pursue essential doctoral research
- citizens of the Peoples Republic of China
- postgraduate students only
- for students studying in the subject areas of architecture (to include civic planning, construction management, etc), medicine, computer development, and mechanical sciences. Grants given on the basis that the applicant will be returning to China and the knowledge and skill obtained will be for the benefit of the people of China generally.
Request for application and related information writing to:
Mr Robert Guy
The Barn House
Lees Hill
South Warnborough
Hook
Hampshire
RG29 1RQ
Can be also contact by email
- students from Hong Kong
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- scholarships schemes for students to study in institutions overseas
- scholarships and maintenance allowances for Japanese and British students
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- a number of grants and scholarships covering a range of criteria Can contact by email or telephone 020 7486 4348.
Funding for African students
Mohamedali Karimjees Trust
- African students studying in the UK
- financial assistance according to need
- enquire for further eligibility criteria
- applications in writing and must include a stamped self-addressed envelope:
Mrs E Gray
Assistant, Karimjee Jivanjee & Co UK
21 Whitefriars Street
London
EC4Y 8JJ
Tel: 020 7583 3768
- students from Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe
- postgraduate students only
- scholarships for postgraduate studies or research for graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe. Applicants must intend to return home after their studies
- for students from the Southern African Region
- postgraduate students only
- visit for further details
Funding for South American Students
South American applicants can seek assistance with fees and maintenance for research programmes from certain government agencies within their own country. These agencies include:
Colombia
Transversal
9A No 133-28
PO Box 051580
Santafe de Bogota
Colombia
Venezuela
Conicit
Apartado 70617
Los Ruices
Caracas
Venezuela
Brazil
Av W3 Norte Q511
Bloco A, Edificio Bittar II
70750 Brasilia DF
Brazil
Chile
National Scholarship of the Chilean Government
Providencia 1017
Santiago
Chile
Funding for North American & Canadian Students
USA Federal Aid Loans
- US citizens
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- to cover the cost of undergraduate, graduate and non-degree study
- US citizens who hold a first degree from the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.70 and do not hold a British degree or degree-equivalent qualification
- postgraduate students only
- to assist with University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse
- US citizens
- postgraduate students only
- aimed at students wishing to study in the UK in any subject and provide tuition and maintenance for the first year of study. Scholar Awards for academics and professionals to lecture, study and/ or conduct research in the UK
- visit their for further details, can be also contact by email or telephone 020 7498 4010
- Canadian citizens
- postgraduate students only
- for students who have already commenced their studies in the UK
Funding for European Students
- EU students
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- scholarships and grants information for students from the EU
Other funding organisations
- for international students from developing countries who intend to return home after studies
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- awards are made to students developing countries, who intend to return home after their current course and who can show that their qualification will benefit those countries. Applications are only accepted from churches and related organisations on behalf of named students.
- scholarships and fellowships are available in 150 countries around the world
- postgraduate students only
- scholarships can be used to study most subjects; however, in certain countries they may target a narrower range of subjects that are especially relevant to that country
- female students
- postgraduate students only
- academic awards are awarded on the basis of overall academic excellence
- visit or, contact by email
- female students
- postgraduate students only
- foundation grants and emergency grants (for living costs only) Can also contact by email to grants@ffwg.org.uk
- academics and scientists
- helps academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who choose to remain in their home countries despite the serious risks they face.
- full-time students at a British university
- for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- students who are facing unexpected financial difficulties or who are required as part of their course, to spend a short period studying abroad.
Can also contact by email
- Jewish students
- see website for further eligibility criteria
- provides financial assistance to Jewish students attending university in the UK
Other useful information
: Information for overseas students about studying in the UK and links to useful advice and information on funding.
(UK Council for International Student Affairs): Information for overseas students studying in the UK.
: Links to charitable bodies that may have funding available.