Funding for International Students
The Scottish/UK Government does not provide any statutory student funding for international students studying in Scotland or the UK. International Students may be subject to a student visa when studying within the UK, and it is important to understand that a condition of your visa will be that you have enough money to meet your tuition and course costs, as well as your living costs.
There are several scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at UWS.
Postgraduate fee offer
This offer is available to self-funded international students who wish to progress from undergraduate to postgraduate study at UWS. Students must have successfully completed at least one year of undergraduate study with UWS.
Scholarship amount
20% discount will be deducted from overall tuition fees.
How to apply
Once you have accepted an offer of postgraduate study at UWS, this discount will be automatically applied.
Alternative Sources of Funding
Whether they are called trusts, scholarships, endowments, grants or bursaries, there are many alternative sources of funding that can help you through your studies.
When searching for additional financial support, it is important to understand that this can take up a lot of time. While there is no guarantee that you will find a source of funds for you, you definitely won’t find anything if you don’t try.
This type of funding can vary from small amounts, such as £200, to larger amounts that might cover your full tuition fee for a year. Most students who achieve success with these types of funds do so because they continually research and apply to everything they can. Numerous grants of £200 can really add up.
It’s also important to remember that most of these funds are competitive, similar to applying for a job. Many people might apply, but there may be only one award available. As such, it is important that you spend time on any application.
Due to the large number of trust funds available, we are unable to offer bespoke advice about funds you may be eligible for. However, whether you are looking for grants to pay tuition fees or top up your living cost support, we have a a dedicated webpage to help you start searching...
Other sources of help
Help meeting the cost of childcare
While international students are unable to claim financial support from the University, in certain cases you may be able to apply for help meeting the cost of childcare you may have as a result of having dependent children with you during your studies.
Discretionary & Childcare Funds
Money Advice
It's really important to plan ahead financially and prepare for your time in the UK. You can access our range of money management tools and resources designed to help you budget and better understand the cost of living in the UK.
Find out more
Last updated: 03/11/2023