International funding
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International scholarships and awards
New, international fee-paying students studying on-campus starting in the academic year 2023/24 may be eligible to benefit from one of the financial packages offered by the University, outlined below.
To be eligible for a scholarship or award, students must be:
- New international fee-paying students. New students are defined as students studying their first degree at the university, or progressing from a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate full-time degree to a second degree (postgraduate) with the University
- Undergraduate or postgraduate students studying full-time and on campus, or Postgraduate research students studying full-time either via distance learning or on campus
- Studying for a minimum of 2 semesters (1 academic year)
- Self-funded (paying 100% of the tuition fee) and not sponsored (e.g. tuition isn’t being paid by a scholarship body, employer, or government body). Sponsorship does not include tuition being paid via student loans – students using student loans are defined as self-funded
- Committed to supporting the University with marketing, recruitment and alumni activities as required.
If a student meets the criteria for more than one of the awards or scholarships outlined below, students will qualify for the discount offering the largest reduction of the standard tuition fee. Only one Grant Award or Scholarship will apply in any programme of study undertaken by the student.
For full eligibility criteria, please refer to the terms and conditions outlined in the Tuition Fee and Bursary Policy.
International tuition fees
Find out about the tuition fees you’ll need to pay for your course, with detailed breakdowns of undergraduate and postgraduate fees for international students.
International Grant Award
The International Grant Award is for international students beginning their studies in September 2023 and January 2024. This is a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 deducted from your first year’s tuition fee (or the full course fees for PGT). New students paying International tuition fees will be eligible to receive the award provided you are self-funded, full-time and studying on-campus for a minimum of 2 semesters on one of the following programmes:
- Undergraduate degree
- Postgraduate taught degree
- PhD
- Masters by Research
- Master of Research (MRes).
Professional Doctorate programmes like the Doctorate in Business Administration DBA and Masters Stage Award degrees are not eligible for the International Grant Award.
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students must be studying on campus to be eligible, postgraduate research students can be distance learning or on campus.
The International Grant Award will be automatically awarded at the point of offer and detailed in the offer letter.
International Undergraduate Scholarship (IUS)
The University is pleased to offer a number of undergraduate scholarships to recognise academically excellent students and/or students who can demonstrate a strong creative portfolio, where required. The International Undergraduate Scholarship is worth 50% of the international undergraduate 2023/24 annual tuition fee for the first year of study. It is applied as a tuition fee waiver across each year of study.
Students must be studying full-time for a minimum of three years on campus. The scholarship will be in the form of a tuition fee waiver, a discount split across all years of study. Please see the Tuition Fee and Bursary Policy for full details.
Students must apply online for the scholarship and meet the University’s entry criteria. Demonstration of excellent work experience and/or a strong creative portfolio (if required) will be considered in addition to grades. An interview may be required.
Scholarships for the 23/24 academic year have now all been allocated, therefore there are no scholarships remaining for January 2024 entry. The next application cycle will be for September 2024 entry – applications will open from February 2024.
In order to apply for the scholarship, you must be holding an offer from University of Gloucestershire for a degree starting in September 2024. Applicants can only make a single scholarship application in any academic year. Applications will not be deferred to another intake. If you have previously applied and been unsuccessful your scholarship application will be rejected.
International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS)
The University is pleased to offer a number of postgraduate scholarships to recognise academically excellent students and students who can demonstrate strong work experience or creative portfolio (if required). The International Postgraduate Scholarship is worth 50% of the international postgraduate taught 2023/24 tuition fee.
Students must be studying a full-time postgraduate taught degree on campus. The scholarship will be in the form of a tuition fee waiver. Please see the Tuition Fee and Bursary Policy for full details.
Students must apply online for the scholarship and meet the University’s entry criteria. Demonstration of excellent work experience and/or a strong creative portfolio (if required) will be considered in addition to grades. An interview may be required.
Scholarships for the 23/24 academic year have now all been allocated, therefore there are no scholarships remaining for January 2024 entry. The next application cycle will be for September 2024 entry – applications will open from February 2024.
In order to apply for the scholarship, you must be holding an offer from University of Gloucestershire for a degree starting in September 2024. Applicants can only make a single scholarship application in any academic year. Applications will not be deferred to another intake. If you have previously applied and been unsuccessful your scholarship application will be rejected.
“Being awarded an international scholarship meant I began my journey on a positive note.The process of applying was quite easy and very transparent. It is a lot of money, and it gives you confidence as well. Then we had the international student’s celebration, you get to dress up and socialise with everyone.”
Sanskriti Chhabra, India, MBA Global
“An international scholarship was what changed my life. A lot of heavy lifting over my finances was sorted. It has brought back my confidence. Don’t forget that you have to have an offer of a place before you can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship was just like the icing on the cake.”
Ajayi Adegbemi, Nigeria, MSc Data Science
Progression Partner Award
If a student wishes to transfer to the University of Gloucestershire from an international progression partner, the University offers a Progression Partner Award of £5,000 which is automatically deducted from tuition fees (no additional application is required). The student must apply (and get an offer) for an undergraduate degree (entering at level 4, 5 or 6) and be studying for a minimum of two semesters (one academic year) on campus, and should be paying international tuition fees. The £5,000 Progression Partner Award is split across your number of years of study at the university, as outlined in the table below.
| Entry point to the University of Gloucestershire | Year 1 of your studies | Year 2 of your studies | Year 3 of your studies | Total value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 | £3,000 | £1,000 | £1,000 | £5,000 |
| Level 5 | £2,500 | £2,500 | N/A | £5,000 |
| Level 6 | £5,000 | N/A | N/A | £5,000 |
A valid pathway mapping document and Advanced Standing Letter should be in place between the University of Gloucestershire and the partner in order to qualify for the award.
Please refer to the full terms and conditions outlined in the Tuition Fee and Bursary Policy, and if you have any remaining questions you can contact your Regional Manager or email international@glos.ac.uk.
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