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Other eligibility requirements The alumni discount is available for Cardiff University graduates who are planning to start an eligible master’s programme in 2026/27. The discount provides a 20% reduction in tuition fees for home, international, and European students. If you are eligible, then the discount will be automatically applied when you start your studies. Eligibility The alumni discount is available to any Cardiff University graduate progressing to an eligible master’s programme who has completed a credit-bearing qualification, including one of the following: an undergraduate degree awarded by Cardiff University an inbound Erasmus or Study abroad scheme at Cardiff University a credit-bearing Cardiff University International Summer School a National Qualification to become a Welsh for Adults tutor To be eligible, you must be progressing to a higher-level qualification than the one you already hold. You will need to hold an offer for entry to study at Cardiff University on one of the eligible courses, full-time or part-time. Eligible courses Only complete full-time and part-time postgraduate taught courses that lead to a master’s degree are included within the alumni discount scheme: full-time course leading to a taught master’s degree part-time course leading to a taught master’s degree MRes Biosciences If you are studying your course part-time, you will receive the full discount in your first year of study.

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There is no formal application process for the alumni discount scheme. We will assess whether you are eligible for the discount as part of your application to study a postgraduate taught course at Cardiff University. If you're eligible, then the appropriate tuition fee discount will be applied automatically once you have enrolled on your chosen course, and you will be notified. Note that your offer letter will show the full tuition fee amount.

Other eligibility requirements While our programmes, School and campus have evolved, our dedication to academic excellence and to nurturing an inclusive, inspiring academic community remains at the heart of what we do. To mark this milestone, we’re investing in the next generation of global leaders by offering £10,000 scholarships to international students joining one of the MSc programmes starting in September 2026: MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Business Management MSc Business Management with a Professional Placement Year MSc Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship MSc Digital Operations and Logistics Management MSc Economics MSc Economics, Banking and Finance MSc Finance MSc Finance with Financial Technology MSc Financial Economics MSc Financial Technology MSc Human Resource Management MSc International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc International Management MSc Logistics and Operations Management MSc Marketing MSc Project Management and Entrepreneurship MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management As an AACSB International and AMBA-accredited business school, we continuously review our programmes to ensure that they meet the demands of an ever-changing global environment. This means that course titles or module content may change to better reflect the course structure. If there are any changes to your course, these will be clearly explained with alternative programmes offered where applicable.

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

Automatic consideration.

Other eligibility requirements To apply for this scholarship, you must: be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended hold an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university - this is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, so please refer to your country page for further details) apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by the deadline.

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Applications must be submitted via the Chevening website.

Other eligibility requirements Terms and conditions The following full terms and conditions apply for this scholarship: Scholarships are available to applicants who meet the terms of their offer and enrol on any Cardiff University MBA programme. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of an automatic tuition fee discount and cannot be used in place of any required deposit. No cash alternative is available. Where a student is part-funded by their employer, the scholarship/discount will be split equally between the 2 paying parties in direct proportion to how the fees are being paid. Scholarships are for autumn semester entry. Any requests to defer entry and receipt of the scholarship will need to be done via direct discussion with the school. Applicants who are in receipt of any variation of the MBA scholarships are not eligible for any other University bursaries or scholarships. Self-funded students (i.e. those not being supported by employers) are considered those who are not in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local Government, charities or private organisations. Anyone in receipt of such funding is not eligible for the scholarship. This excludes postgraduate loans from the UK Government and postgraduate loans and bursaries from the Welsh Government. If you are an international student, you must satisfy all financial requirements as part of your visa application for study in the UK. You should not be solely relying on receiving the Cardiff University MBA Public Value Scholarship to meet the UKVI financial requirements. Please see UKVI financial requirements for visa applications for further information.

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Please ensure that you have left sufficient time for your application and supporting documents to be reviewed and processed before the acceptance deadline. This can take up to 10 working days. Please contact the Admissions Office should you have any problems submitting your application or documents.

Other eligibility requirements Students who come to Cardiff University who have participated in the University’s Widening Participation Scheme, Step Up, and whose household income is below £35,000.

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There is no application process for this award. We will contact eligible students directly.

Other eligibility requirements A bursary is available from the university if you choose to study through the medium of Welsh. For every 20 credits you study in Welsh each year, you will receive £250; for every 40 credits you study in Welsh each year, you will receive £500. The most you could get is £500.

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To apply for this bursary, complete the Caerdydd Bursary application form (available in Welsh only) and email it to the university's Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Branch Officer, Elliw Iwan.

Other eligibility requirements In memory of its former Chief Executive, the WJEC has created the Gareth Pierce Bursary to support students who study at least 33% of Maths courses in Welsh. Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is managing the bursary on behalf of WJEC.

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The application form for the Gareth Pierce Bursary is now open until 1 October 2026.

Other eligibility requirements You are eligible if you study at least 33% of your course (40 credits) in any subject each year through the medium of Welsh and will begin your studies in September or October.

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Other eligibility requirements The Welsh Academy Betty Campbell Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for students who encounter challenges or uncertainty when studying through the medium of Welsh. This scholarship is a tribute to Betty Campbell, Wales’ first Black headteacher and a dedicated advocate for multiculturalism. Inspired by her values and passion for Welsh history and culture, we have named this award in her honour. Betty Campbell devoted her life to promoting inclusivity and challenging inequality, ensuring that education was accessible to all. Through this scholarship, Yr Academi Gymraeg seeks to uphold her legacy, embedding her principles into our commitment to Welsh language education as part of Cardiff’s diverse and global narrative. Successful students can receive up to £1,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Additionally, they will get support to explore opportunities to contribute to Yr Academi Gymraeg and engage with other roles as Welsh language Student Ambassadors.

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To be eligible for the scholarship you must: be classed as an international student for fee-paying purposes be self-financed and not in receipt of non-repayable funding from alternative sources be holding an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree commencing in autumn 2026 at the point of submitting your scholarship application submit your scholarship application meet the original, published admissions criteria for your programme. Applicants who do not meet the original, admissions criteria will not be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, even if they are accepted into the University.

Academic excellence

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Students who hold an offer to study at Cardiff University on an eligible programme will be invited by email to complete an application form.

Other eligibility requirements Our Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarships offer funding awards to international students across a variety of postgraduate taught programmes. Awards between £4,000 to £10,000 will be granted to eligible postgraduate-taught students and will be offered in the form of a tuition fee discount. The standard award for this scholarship is £4,000. Applicants domiciled in the following countries/territories are eligible for awards of £6,000: Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, Vietnam . Applicants domiciled in the following countries are eligible for awards of £10,000: Bangladesh, Nigeria. Eligible applicants initially awarded unconditional offers will automatically be granted the scholarship. Scholarship awards are subject to meeting the criteria and deposit deadlines as set out in the terms and conditions for each intake.

Mature students

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

International applicants from eligible countries who accept an offer for selected postgraduate programmes and pay any required deposit by the date specified on their offer letter will automatically be considered for the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship.