Funding for International Students
The Scottish/UK Government does not provide any student funding for international students coming to Scotland or the UK to study, but there are various scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at UWS, that may help contribute towards these costs.
Visit our dedicated UWS Scholarships, Bursaries & Other Sources of Funding webpage for more details, and to search available funds.
Preparing to live in the UK
As an International Student, you will be subject to a student visa when studying within the UK. It's 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.
We have a lot of information to help you understand the cost of living in the UK, and to be financially prepared for your studies, in our special Living Costs in the UK webpage. This will help you understand how much essentials cost in the UK, from rent to groceries, in order to plan ahead appropriately before you move.
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 & Debt 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.
Money & Debt Advice
Last updated: 17/02/2025