Northumbria International Scholarship 2026, UK
The Northumbria UK International Scholarship provides a £3,000 tuition fee discount for eligible international students progressing from a UK undergraduate degree to a postgraduate taught (PGT) programme at Northumbria University. The scholarship supports self-funded international and EU-fee students who wish to continue their higher education at the university's Newcastle upon Tyne campus.
Eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application, as the award is automatically applied to those who meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: Northumbria University
- Scholarship Name: Northumbria UK International Scholarship
- Degree Level: Master's (Postgraduate Taught)
- Scholarship Value: £3,000 Tuition Fee Discount
- Eligible Nationality: International and EU Fee-Paying Students
- Study Mode: Full-Time
- Intakes: September 2026 and January 2027
- Application Deadline: Varies according to the chosen course
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for:
- Master's Degree (Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Available Subjects
The scholarship applies to eligible full-time postgraduate taught programmes offered at the Newcastle upon Tyne campus.
Subjects may include:
- Business and Management
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Design
- Education
- Architecture
- Law
- Environmental Sciences
- Media and Communication
- Psychology
- Hospitality and Tourism
Note: Some programmes are excluded from this scholarship.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- £3,000 reduction in tuition fees
- Automatic scholarship consideration (no separate application required)
- Opportunity to study at a leading UK university
- Reduced cost of postgraduate education
- Access to industry-focused learning and career development opportunities
The scholarship does not cover:
- Accommodation expenses
- Living costs
- Visa application fees
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
- Flights
- Health insurance
- Books or study materials
- Personal expenses
The scholarship cannot be combined with other Northumbria scholarships or tuition fee discounts.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to:
- International students
- EU fee-paying students
Applicants must have Overseas or EU fee status.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be classified as an Overseas or EU fee-paying student.
- Be self-funded.
- Be studying a Level 6 undergraduate degree at a UK institution other than Northumbria University.
- Have completed their Level 6 studies in the UK.
- Receive an offer for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme at the Newcastle upon Tyne campus.
- Meet all academic and admission requirements of the selected course.
Applicants are not eligible if they:
- Are current Northumbria University undergraduate students.
- Are sponsored students.
- Are progressing from partner institutions with special fee arrangements.
- Apply for excluded programmes.
Excluded Programmes
The scholarship does not apply to:
- Advanced Practice programmes
- Study Abroad programmes
- MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- Nursing Science Registered Nurse programmes
- MSc Midwifery Studies
- MA Social Work
- Bar Courses
- Bar LLM
- LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1)
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed postgraduate admission application
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of current UK Level 6 undergraduate study
- Passport copy
- English language proficiency documents (if required)
- Personal statement
- Any programme-specific supporting documents
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Apply for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme at Northumbria University.
- Submit all required admission documents.
- Ensure your fee status is correctly assessed as Overseas or EU.
- Confirm your self-funded status during the admission process.
- If eligible, the £3,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to your offer.
No separate scholarship application is required.
Why Apply for the Northumbria UK International Scholarship?
The scholarship helps reduce the financial burden for international students already studying in the UK who wish to continue with a master's degree. By offering an automatic tuition fee discount, Northumbria University makes postgraduate education more affordable while providing access to industry-focused programmes, excellent teaching facilities, and strong graduate employment opportunities.
Application Deadline
There is no separate scholarship deadline. Students should apply before the admission deadline for their chosen eligible postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2026 or January 2027.
