Aberystwyth University

To be eligible you must: have or expect to obtain at least upper second-class honours in your first degree apply and be offered a place for doctoral study at Aberystwyth non-UK students must achieve IELTS 7.0, or equivalent (before the end of March 2026 at the latest) be commencing your doctoral study in September 2026 or be a current AU PhD student.

Academic excellence

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If you wish to be considered for an AberDoc Scholarship for PhD study commencing in September 2026, you must have submitted a full PhD application (including research proposal) via the relevant course page.

Other eligibility requirements The AberGrad Scholarship is available to UK, other EU and International students who hold at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree from Aberystwyth University. Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Aberystwyth University who have achieved a 2:2 or above in their Undergraduate degree. UK, other EU, and International Aberystwyth University graduates are eligible. Applicants may only hold the AberGrad scholarship with other funding so long as the combined amount does not exceed 50% of the proposed Masters tuition fees. (Note: It is the applicants’ responsibility to seek confirmation that the award is compatible with any other awards held.). Eligible courses include campus-based Taught Masters, MPhil and LLM by Research (full-time and part-time). You must have applied for a relevant course. Exclusions: Applicants with other funding that exceeds 50% of the proposed tuition fees (before or after combining the AberGrad scholarship) are not eligible. Staff candidates are not eligible.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to apply separately for this Scholarship as it is automatically awarded and applied to eligible students on enrolment.

Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships for Undergraduate Students: Students must be applying for an undergraduate programme. Students must reside in one of the listed eligible countries (see the full list or visit our Your Country/Region). Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University. This scholarship can be combined with the International Accommodation Award (IAA). Students must be international-fee payers. Students must be self-funding and not in receipt of any other Scholarships, apart from the IAA. Students should meet the University’s usual entry requirements.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be granted the appropriate Scholarship. The University will assess your eligibility based on your country of domicile, fee status, and the grades from your undergraduate degree (if applicable), which you submit on your application for study at Aberystwyth University.

Other eligibility requirements Aberystwyth University holds a special place in the hearts of anyone who has studied here and we are keen to support students if they wish to continue studying with us. That is why we developed both the AberGrad Award and the Caru Aber (Love Aber) International Award. Whilst the AberGrad Award provides financial support for any students who previously completed a full degree at Aberystwyth University, the Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student. This includes studies on Exchange or Study Year Abroad programmes (either one semester or two) as well as on any of our Summer Schools. You must be a classed as an international fee-payer to be eligible for the Caru Aber International Award; You must have previously completed a period of study at Aberystwyth University in one of the following ways: Exchange Programme, Study Year Abroad, Summer School The Caru Aber International Award can be combined with the International Accommodation Award, but it cannot be combined with any other Awards; In the case of University partnerships where there is a tuition fee discount already in place, the Caru Aber International Award cannot be combined with the tuition fee discount, but it can be chosen instead of the tuition fee discount if it is of greater value; If you are in receipt of full funding from external sponsorship bodies (eg government, charity or private organisation), you will not be eligible for the Caru Aber International Award; If you are in receipt of an educational loan, you are eligible for the Caru Aber International Award; The University reserves the right to vary all or any Award awards, discounts and regulations at its sole discretion.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

You must first submit your application for your chosen degree directly to Aberystwyth University, without using the services of an Education Agent. If you need support making your application, please get in touch with the international recruitment team.

Whether studying a Bachelors or a Masters, all international students are eligible for our International Accommodation Award. We are delighted to offer our International Accommodation Award to international fee-paying students. This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study. This housing scholarship is available for the first year of study for students enrolled on a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor’s degree. Master’s students and PhD students may also be eligible for their first year, subject to specific terms and conditions. We have plenty of availability, however, a room in Cwrt Mawr is not guaranteed, and is allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Students must apply for accommodation by the stated deadlines to be eligible for a room. The University offers a variety of accommodation buildings, but the housing scholarship applies only to Cwrt Mawr and only for the first year of study. From the second year of study onwards, students must pay the standard rate for their accommodation choice. Our Cwrt Mawr accommodation is mainly available to international students, though it is not exclusively reserved for them. International students who book Cwrt Mawr can expect to share with mostly other international students. All on-campus rooms include the cost of utility bills, Wi-Fi, and free Platinum gym membership at the University’s Sports Centre. All on-campus rooms are single occupancy, meaning you will need to find alternative private accommodation in town if you plan to live in Aberystwyth with family members or other dependants. *Students must meet the terms and conditions to be eligible for the offer.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

1. Accept your offer to study at Aberystwyth 2. Pay your tuition fee deposit if asked to do so 3. Follow the instructions in your email to register for the Accommodation Portal 4. Book your room as soon as possible.

Other eligibility requirements If you are a new, international student (paying international tuition fees) and one of your family relatives studied, or is studying, a degree at Aberystwyth University, you may be eligible for the International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies. You must be a new student, classed as an international fee- payer to be eligible for the International Family Award; To be eligible for the Award, your relative must be a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt/uncle, cousin or child. The relative may be contacted to confirm they are related to you; Your relative must have completed, or be completing the full duration of the course they are on, i.e. they should not have withdrawn before completing their studies; The International Family Award can be combined with the International Accommodation Award, but it cannot be combined with any other Awards; In the case of University partnerships where there is a tuition fee discount already in place, the International Family Award cannot be combined with the tuition fee discount, but it can be chosen instead of the tuition fee discount if it is of greater value; If you are in receipt of full funding from external sponsorship bodies (eg government, charity or private organisation), you will not be eligible for the International Family Award; If you are in receipt of an educational loan, you are eligible for the Award; The University reserves the right to vary all or any Award awards, discounts and regulations at its sole discretion.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

You must first submit your application for your chosen degree directly to Aberystwyth University, without using the services of an Education Agent. If you need support making your application, please get in touch with the international recruitment team.

Other eligibility requirements This is a Bursary to support students studying a single or joint honours degree in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth. Applicants must have attended secondary school in the counties of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire or Swansea.

Mature students

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If you wish to apply for 2026 Entry, please complete this application form by 31 January 2026.

Other eligibility requirements Our Department of Mathematics offers Departmental Award to high achieving applicants to their courses. These awards are worth up to £500 a year. The awards are worth £500 a year for single honours courses within the Department (or major:minor courses with the major in the relevant Department) and £250 for joint honours courses. For joint honours applicants, it is possible to receive an award from both Departments. Awards are retained provided an exam average of 70% or above is achieved in the relevant subject modules each year. To qualify, applicants must either be in receipt of a Aberystwyth University Scholarship & Merit Award in the relevant subject or achieve a grade A* in A-level Mathematics.

Academic excellence

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There is no need to apply - all applicants will be considered automatically.

Other eligibility requirements A great musical life is one of the strengths of Aberystwyth. Although Music degrees are no longer offered by the University, we still appreciate the importance of a vibrant musical community. Our provision offers all students the opportunity to play, learn, and enjoy music alongside their studies. Music Scholarships (4 available annually) are intended for experienced musicians who can actively contribute to the University’s orchestras, bands, choirs and other ensembles. They are awarded on the basis of competitive audition to new entrants in any discipline (undergraduate or postgraduate) and held for the duration of the course. The benefits: Free membership of all musical and affiliated ensembles (including orchestras, bands, etc.) Free use of practice, library and other appropriate facilities

Music

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To apply for 2025 entry, complete and submit the application form. Please note, late applications will not be accepted. If invited, applicants must be available to audition at a mutually convenient time. Scholarships are available to eligible instrumentalists or singers from all countries, as set out in the regulations.

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Postgraduate Students : Students must be applying for a postgraduate taught programme to receive this prestigious Scholarship. Students must reside in one of the countries eligible for the Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships (see the full list or visit our Your Country/Region pages). Students with an equivalent of a UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount. Students with an equivalent of a UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount. Check the equivalence of your degree. This scholarship can be combined with the International Accommodation Award (IAA). Students must be international-fee payers. Students must be self-funding and not in receipt of any other Scholarships, apart from the IAA. Students should meet the University’s usual entry requirements.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be granted the appropriate Scholarship. The University will assess your eligibility based on your country of domicile, fee status, and the grades from your undergraduate degree (if applicable), which you submit on your application for study at Aberystwyth University.

Other eligibility requirements This Scholarship is to support undergraduate applicants for a single or joint honours course in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies. The Scholarship is open to first language and second language Welsh speakers, and also to complete beginners, and is available to those studying full or part time.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

If you wish to apply for 2026 Entry, please complete this online Application Form and submit it by 31 January 2026.

The values will be as follows: £200 for students studying 5 – 24 credits through the medium of Welsh £250 for students studying 25-44 credits through the medium of Welsh £300 for students studying 45-64 credits through the medium of Welsh £350 for students studying 65-84 credits through the medium of Welsh £400 for students studying 85+ credits through the medium of Welsh You will receive payment direct into your bank account at the start of March each year you are eligible.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You don’t have to apply. Those who register on eligible modules will automatically receive the payment. Details of eligible modules will be available upon registration at the start of each academic year.