University College Birmingham

Other eligibility requirements From 2025/26, the new Alumni Scholarship will replace the Undergraduate to Postgraduate Waiver. If you are progressing from an International Foundation Diploma to an undergraduate programme or an undergraduate programme to a postgraduate programme To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria: If you have achieved a 1st class honours in your undergraduate study (or 1st class honours equivalent in international foundation diploma), you will receive a 25% alumni scholarship. If you not achieved a 1st class honours (or equivalent), you will receive a 20% alumni scholarship. This scholarship is available to students’ first year of study only. You agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or participate in marketing activities upon request.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

This applies to all alumni of University College Birmingham. No application is necessary. We will apply the discount at enrolment.

Other eligibility requirements University College Birmingham provides a scholarship scheme for international undergraduate students who can demonstrate high academic attainment. Open to applications from international students starting a full-time course at undergraduate level (e.g. BA/BSc degree courses), the High Achievers Scholarship offers a discount on the first year of your tuition fees. Applicants who have achieved an academic score of at least 70% are eligible for the scholarship. Discounts are awarded on a scale linked to your level of academic achievement, ranging from £3,000 to a full waiver of your first year tuition fee, as detailed below: 70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria: You must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate course at University College Birmingham starting in the current or upcoming academic year – part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible. You must have overseas international student status and be paying overseas international rate tuition fees. You must have paid your 50% tuition fee deposit to the University. This scholarship is available to students during the first year of study only.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, please click the button below to submit an online application form. Applications submitted by post or email will not be accepted. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a personal statement which demonstrates your passion for education and how your degree studies at University College Birmingham will help you in the future, as well as reflecting upon how you can make a positive contribution to our University community.

Other eligibility requirements Our International Scholarship Award is available for all new international students who are starting on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course of study at University College Birmingham (subject to eligibility criteria below). This scholarship entitles students to a £1,000 discount on the cost of tuition fees for the first year of study and is deducted upon enrolment. Note: Limited availability only – this scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligibility criteria You must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at University College Birmingham starting in the current or upcoming academic year – part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible. You must have overseas international student status and be paying overseas international rate tuition fees. You must have paid your 50% tuition fee deposit to the University. This scholarship is available to students during the first year of study only.

Mature students

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

No application is required. This scholarship will be awarded automatically on a first-come, first-served basis to students who fulfil the eligibility criteria, depending on availability.

Other eligibility requirements Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee. Successful applicants will be required to report to a panel during their studies on how they are continuing to prioritise sustainability in their academic work, extracurricular engagement and post-study plans. You may also be asked to contribute towards sustainability initiatives within the University, such as assisting at events, talks or marketing activities connected to our sustainable objectives. To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria: You must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time postgraduate course at University College Birmingham starting in the current or upcoming academic year – part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible. You must have overseas international student status and be paying overseas international rate tuition fees. You must have paid your 50% tuition fee deposit to the University. This scholarship is available to students during the first year of study only.

Academic excellence

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, please click the button below to submit an online application form. Applications submitted by post or email will not be accepted. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a personal statement detailing your sustainability-related motivations and anticipated outcomes of your postgraduate course, as well as any prior activity or experience within this area. Your application will then be assessed by a panel of academic staff who have expertise in sustainability.

Other eligibility requirements

The Women in Leadership Scholarship aims to empower future female leaders. The Scholarship is designed to support and celebrate international women students who are passionate about making a difference and leading change in their communities and professions.

To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria:

You must be a female student and have received an offer to study on a full-time postgraduate programme at University College Birmingham starting in September 2025. Part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible.

You must have overseas fee status and be paying overseas tuition fees. Home fee payers are not eligible.

The minimum academic requirement is 2:1 honours (or international equivalents).

This scholarship is available to students’ first year of study only.

You agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or participate in marketing activities upon request.

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Obtain an offer.

Submit your application via link for the Women in Leadership Scholarship by 30 June 2025.

Include a personal statement, and within 500 words, demonstrate your achievements in your field of study, your career aspirations, and your contribution to gender equality in the professional world.

You will be notified of the outcome via email.