Northumbria University, Newcastle

Other eligibility requirements This information is for continuing Northumbria students and Alumni applying to study a Postgraduate degree in the academic year 2026/27 and applies to Full and Part-Time students (including the Post Graduate Certificate in Education) studying at our Newcastle campuses or via Distance Learning. If you have graduated or are expected to graduate this year with a Full Undergraduate Degree, Masters or Postgraduate Research qualification from Northumbria University (or Newcastle Polytechnic), you will automatically receive a 20% tuition fee discount (pro-rata if your course is longer than one year) on most* Masters and Postgraduate Research courses. To be eligible for the Alumni Discount, you must: Be a UK or International applicant who has achieved a full first degree* from Northumbria University or Newcastle Polytechnic. (*as defined by the levels published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency - 'HESA') Provide proof of your previous qualification from Northumbria University or Newcastle Polytechnic. Be applying to study on a Full Masters or Postgraduate Research course in September 2026 or January 2027 Be a self-funded student ie; not in receipt of any sponsorship

Academic excellence

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

If you have graduated with a Full Undergraduate Degree, Masters, or Postgraduate Research qualification from Northumbria University (or Newcastle Polytechnic), you will automatically receive a 20% tuition fee discount (pro-rata if your course is more than one year) on most Masters and Postgraduate Research courses.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country, and intend to return there after your studies; Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK; Demonstrate that you have achieved the Chevening minimum English language requirement; Have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship; Be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university; Return to your home country at the end of your Scholarship. Most Chevening Scholarships cover: Tuition fees; A living allowance at a set rate (for one individual); An economy class return airfare to the UK; Additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Full information about deadlines and priority subjects for countries which offer Chevening Scholarships will be available on the Chevening website.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the Early Payment Discount, you must: Be an International student with ‘Overseas’ fee status Have paid your deposit by either the 30 October 2026 for January 2027 entry Be a self-funded student (not in receipt of any sponsorship) Be accepted and enrolled on a Full-Time Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus Meet all individual course requirements The EPD is for new students joining in September 2026 and January 2027 only. Continuing students are not eligible. Students who have deferred and paid their deposit prior to deferral are not eligible for the EPD Any student who has transferred fees by the above dates which has not yet been credited to Northumbria will also receive the discount (proof will be required that funds were transferred before deadline date) Students who enrol on courses that are not eligible for International Country Scholarships are eligible for the EPD, including Advanced Practice courses The EPD is awarded in addition to the UG/PGT Country Scholarships and Alumni Discount The EPD is not available to overseas students on Undergraduate courses delivered with the International Soccer Academy (i2i) as the tuition fee for this programme is already inclusive of the EPD The EPD is available to students from the USA who have either: Paid their deposit or listed Northumbria University on their FAFSA for the process of using Financial Aid The EPD is not available to students on Study Abroad Students who study via Distance Learning are not eligible for the EPD International Foundation Programme and International Year One (Pathways) students are not eligible for the EPD

Mature students

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

The Early Payment Discount is applied automatically as a fee discount and will be added to student records following enrolment, you do not need to make a separate application.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the Northumbria International Scholarship, you must: Be an International student with ‘Overseas’ fee status Be domiciled in Malaysia, USA, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Brunei, Philippines, Bahrain, Turkey, Ghana, Jordan, Laos, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates Be a self-funded student (not in receipt of any sponsorship) Be accepted and enrolled on a Full-Time Postgraduate Taught course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, starting in September 2026 or January 2027 Meet all individual course requirements Exempt Courses Any Advanced Practice or Study Abroad Masters course Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) MSc Midwifery Studies MSc Social Work MA Bar, Bar LLM, LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1)

Mature students

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

The International Scholarship is applied automatically as a fee discount, so you do not need to make a separate application.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the Northumbria UK International Scholarship, you must: Be an International student with ‘Overseas’ or 'EU' fee status Be currently studying one of the following qualifications within the UK, at a UK based institution: A Level 6 Undergraduate Degree Be a self-funded student (not in receipt of any sponsorship) Be accepted and enrolled on a Full-Time Postgraduate Taught course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, starting in September 2026 or January 2027 Meet all individual course requirements Exempt Courses Any Advanced Practice or Study Abroad Masters course Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) MSc Midwifery Studies MSc Social Work MA Bar, Bar LLM, LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1)

Mature students

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

The UK International Scholarship is applied automatically as a fee discount, you do not need to make a separate application.

Other eligibility requirements Am I eligible to apply for a Sport Scholarship at Northumbria University? Applicants should ensure you meet the below criteria: be of academy, national or international standard in your sport or show strong evidence of future outstanding potential successfully achieve a place on a course Northumbria University, Newcastle or already be studying here (all courses are eligible, both undergraduate and postgraduate) be a home or international student at Northumbria University, Newcastle studying at least 60 credits a year. Priority is given to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth sports and/or sports within the BUCS programme. Other sports considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sport

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The application link will remain open-year round but please ensure you review the specific closing dates to ensure you get your application in on time: INTAKE CLOSING DATE September 2026 31/08/2026 January 2027 03/01/2027 September 2027 31/08/2027 January 2028 03/01/2028 September 2028 31/08/2028

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the Northumbria International Scholarship, you must: Be an International student with ‘Overseas’ fee status Be domiciled in Bahrain, Brunei, Myanmar, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ghana, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, United States, Turkey, Philippines, Jordan, Laos, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates Be a self-funded student (not in receipt of any sponsorship) Be accepted and enrolled on a Full-Time Undergraduate course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, in September 2026 Meet all individual course requirements

Mature students

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

The Northumbria International Scholarship is applied automatically as a fee discount, you do not need to make a separate application.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for the Northumbria UK International Scholarship, you must: Be an International student with ‘Overseas’ fee status Be currently studying one of the following qualifications within the UK, at a UK based institution: A Level 3 International Foundation Programme / Foundation Year / UK A-Level equivalent* A Level 4 International Year One programme A Level 5 HND or Foundation Degree *This will typically be UCAS tariff qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC, Access. Final eligibility at the discretion of the Admissions Team Be a self-funded student (not in receipt of any sponsorship) Be accepted on a Full-Time Undergraduate course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, in September 2026 Meet all individual course requirements

Mature students

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

The Northumbria UK International Scholarship is applied automatically as a fee discount, you do not need to make a separate application.