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Undergraduate

Academic

We accept the following qualifications: Baccalaureate Technique; Brevet de Technicien Superior; Successfully completed a recognised Foundation programme from a UK awarding body.;

English language

If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate that your level of English is adequate to succeed on your course. For Bachelor degrees, you will normally require IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5, For Master’s programmes you will normally require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5. Some courses may have different requirements and you should check on the Course Information pages for your chosen programme. See full details of English language equivalences on our English Language Requirements webpage.

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

We accept the following qualification(s): Bachelor/Licence achieving 12/20 overall; Diplome de (subject); Diplome de d’Etudes Superieures;

English language

If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate that your level of English is adequate to succeed on your course. For Bachelor degrees, you will normally require IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5, For Master’s programmes you will normally require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5. Some courses may have different requirements and you should check on the Course Information pages for your chosen programme. See full details of English language equivalences on our English Language Requirements webpage.

From University of Northampton's published requirements for students from Algeria. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

11 scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)postgraduate
Award
£500.00 (US$ 646)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements If you studied your undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton and are enrolling on to a full-time PGCE Primary QTS 5-11 or PGCE Primary QTS 3-7 course then you will be eligible for the University of Northampton Alumni PGCE Bursary Award. Students must have studied and graduated from the following programmes with the University of Northampton to be eligible for the University of Northampton Alumni PGCE Bursary Award: 3 year BA/BSc undergraduate programme 2 year Foundation or HND course followed by a Top Up award Excludes students studying a PGCE on the “Schools Direct” salaried route.

Mature students

How to apply

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

There is no separate application procedure for this bursary and the University will identify eligible students from its records. Students who qualify for this bursary may also qualify for the University of Northampton income-assessed bursary, the Northampton Bursary.

Chevening Scholarshipspostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees | Accommodation | Travel tuition
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes
Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For further information, please visit the Chevening Scholarship website.

ICAEW Foundation Bursary£12,000.00 (US$ 15,497)undergraduate
Award
£12,000.00 (US$ 15,497)
Number of awards
1 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

Three annual payments of £4,000

Eligibility

Thanks to the generous support of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) this scholarship will support one undergraduate student studying a full-time 3-year or 4-year Foundation in BSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Northampton. The Trustees look for a committed and enthusiastic student who would benefit from additional support due to their financial situation. School/college exam results will also be taken into consideration. If the recipient undertakes a placement year, the Donor will defer the corresponding payment until the student’s final year of study.

Academic excellence, Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Completion of online application form.

John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)undergraduate
Award
£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Number of awards
1 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

Eligibility

The John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship provides a £2,000 award to a first year undergraduate studying one of the following courses: Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Finance BSc (Hons)

Other

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Completion of online application form.

Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

Eligibility

The sport scholarship is aimed at student athletes competing at a county standard or above. In team sports, they should have competed to an academy standard. Students can be enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate programme.

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To apply, please complete the online application form. You will also need to provide: a personal statement evidence of sporting performance a reference from a coach or National Governing Body.

Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)undergraduate
Award
£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
Number of awards
3 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£500 per year of study

Eligibility

Undergraduate students studying a full-time three-year BSc or BEng in Science, Computing or Engineering at the University of Northampton. The applicant should be in or entering their first year of studies, and be enrolled or have accepted a firm offer to study a full-time undergraduate course in one of the stated subject areas. Eligible applicants should have a household income of £40,000 or less per annum.

Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3postgraduate
Award
£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts. If you have been offered a place at the University of Northampton to undertake, or are currently undertaking, postgraduate study within the Arts, you may be eligible for an award to the value of £2,000.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

TD Lewis Scholarship£100.00 (US$ 129) - £1,000.00 (US$ 1,291undergraduate
Award
£100.00 (US$ 129) - £1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
Number of awards
8 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
September 2026, October 2026

The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

Eligibility

The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational potential. To apply, you must be enrolled as a student at the University of Northampton.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)all_levels
Award
£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
Number of awards
15 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
part_time
Intake
All intakes
Eligibility

You will need to be a current University of Northampton student to apply. Please note that this Fund is unable to cover tuition fees, costs for accommodation or commuting to campus, or costs for study trips or placements where this forms part of the course.

Other

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Applications are made via online application form. There are three application deadlines each year: 30 October 28 February 30 May

The University of Northampton International Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements The University of Northampton is proud to welcome students from across the globe and to recognise the high academic achievements of many of our international student body, we are pleased to offer the International Scholarship. There is no limit to the number of awards, made automatically to students who qualify. Eligibility Criteria You must hold an offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme (BA, BSc, BEng, MEng, LLB, MA, MSc, LLM or MBA). You must have been assessed as an overseas fee payer. Exclusions UK and EU nationals who are eligible for a maintenance loan from Student Finance England will not qualify. Students studying for a course validated by the University at a partner institution will not qualify. To accept a scholarship, a student must pay £7,000 of their first year tuition fee before being issued with a CAS and then the remainder (minus discounts and scholarships) in two instalments, depending on the start date of your course.

Academic excellence

How to apply

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

Scholarship awards are made in parallel with an application to study at the University. Applicants are not required to make a separate application for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on the merit of each individual’s application and academic eligibility.

Wilson Endowment Scholarship£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)undergraduate
Award
£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
Number of awards
3 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Varies
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

Eligibility

The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area.

Other

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Apply via online application form.

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