Scholarships to study at top universities in the UK

Carlos Thunm

The counselling service we provide to students which in the case of UAL works in conjunction with the face to face interview is particularly important in helping them find the right post graduation course when they have already acquired a few years of experience following graduation.

Students in this position are often looking for an intensive program to add new skills and depth in their area together with the opportunity to diversify and complement their postgraduate work experience.

The student Carlos Thunm from Porto Alegre is currently studying on the MA Communication Design course at Central Saint Martins. Carlos started the course in September 2013.

Carlos has already achieved a great degree of success in the area of communication in his home city of Porto Alegre. He is the Managing Partner and Creative Director of PAIM Comunicacao and has contributed greatly to the growth of the agency which today has 140 employees.

Carlos has also taught at PUCRS and ESPM.

This is what Carlos wrote to us at the start of 2014.

The second term of my course has just started and it’s just great.It’s exactly the kind of course that I was looking for. I don’t remember the name of the tutor who interviewed me in Sao Paulo but if you can please thank her for recommending this program instead of the one I was originally thinking about taking. The course is deep and will help me to take a new look at the subject of communication and enrich my CV.

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is situated in Ormskirk, within an hour from both Liverpool and Manchester.

The University has achieved Gold, the highest rating in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), for delivering 'consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students'.

'The quality of support and engagement infrastructure for students' has also received international acclaim through a Global Teaching Excellence Spotlight Award.

The university offers one of the best campuses in the UK and you will soon feel part of a unique and welcoming academic community.

Scholarship Opportunities

Edge Hill University has a competitive range of International Scholarships. All full-time, overseas fee paying students will be automatically considered for the award of a scholarship when applying for a programme of studies.

The university's range of scholarships include the following:

Post Graduate Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is worth £3,800 towards the tuition fees of a Postgraduate or MBA programme and will be awarded based on academic merit. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the universities discretion.

PhD Scholarships

Successful candidates will receive £3,800 discounted from their fees.

International Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is worth £1,200 towards the tuition fees of the International Foundation Programme and will be awarded based on academic merit. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the universities discretion.


All students who progress successfully from the International Foundation Programme onto a full Undergraduate Degree will receive a £3,975 scholarship towards the first year of their Undergraduate Tuition fees. Successful students will be notified on their offer letter, with the award being made at the university's discretion.

For details of all the study programmes at the university visit www.edgehill.ac.uk

Birkbeck, University of London

With a global reputation for high-quality research and teaching, Birkbeck is part of the prestigious University of London, alongside University College London (UCL), King's College London (KCL), the School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS) and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), among others.

The university has a strong focus on the professional development of its students, with excellent links with external organizations, including the Bank of England whose high level executives are trained at Birkbeck. It stands out particularly in the areas of psychology, law, social sciences, politics, language and literature. Its Business school offers a great range of subjects including Business, Management, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science and ITS, and Business Psychology.

Something vey different about Birkbeck from all other UK universities is the offer of a prestigious university education through classes that are taught in the evening, outside of working hours. This means our students can keep work commitments and develop professionally while they study.

Birkbeck international scholarships 2020

£1000-£2000 towards tuition fee, first year only:

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships

visit: www.birkbeck.ac.uk

University of Essex

 Essex is a culturally vibrant region east of London that is home to the university's three campuses. The University of Essex strives for excellence in research and teaching and achieved a Gold rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework ranking of 2017. In 2018, Essex received the 2018 Higher Times University of the Year award.

University of Essex 

  • Americas Regional Scholarship: £3,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship: £3,000 tuition fee discount to masters students from Brazil achieving a 7.5/10 or B+ average. 
  • The Eleanore Koch Fund offers a £5,000 bursary for a student from Latin America coming to study MA Art History and Theory at Essex.

https://www.essex.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information/brazil

 

University of Birmingham

Established in 1900, Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people's lives.

Based in the second largest city in the UK, the leafy campus in Edgbaston comes equipped with all modern cons: bars, cafes, shops, a hair salon, a concert hall, banks, an art gallery, a medical practice, a nursery - even its own train station (only one stop to the city centre).

It's a truly global university with over 4,500 international students from nearly 150 different countries and a popular study destination for Brazilian students.

Undergraduate

Several options, department specific, avg £1,500-£2,500

Postgraduate

Several options, department specific, up to full tuition fee waiver

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/students/finance/scholarships/index.aspx

For further details of Scholarship opportunities at the university, please click here

Visit www.birmingham.ac.uk

University of the West of England

At UWE Bristol advancing knowledge, inspiring people and transforming futures is at the heart of the university's philosophy. Partnerships are considered key to this.

As an International student studying at UWE you can be guaranteed a warm welcome. UWE is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK and has Highly Trusted Sponsor status from the Home Office.
With students from over 140 countries worldwide, you'll be part of a truly international community.

The university offers an excellent range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Scholarships for 2020

  • Undergraduate
    • Department or course specific options
  • Postgraduate
    • Chancellor’s scholarship/ Millenium scholarship: Award is 50% of tuition fees. Recipients will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments, and will be required to undertake ambassadorial activity.
    • Santander scholarships: five scholarships of £4,000
    • Department specific options

visit www.uwe.ac.uk

Middlesex University

In order to be considered for the following Scholarship opportunities for courses starting in September 2020 and January 2021, students should contact Language Partners to discuss the application procedure for their chosen course of study:

International Bursaries and Merit Awards

  • Regional Award - £1000 towards course fees for the first year of study.
  • Americas International Merit Award - £2,000 towards course fees for the first year of study for talented students.
  • Middlesex Academic Excellence Award - £5000 towards course fees for the first year of study for students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
  • Santander Academic Excellence Award - £5,000 towards course fees for the first year of study for Latin American students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

For additional details about fees, scholarship opportunities, entry requirements and accommodation , see the following: Information for Brazilian students

The university’s vision is to be internationally excellent in all areas, in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.

Middlesex provides high quality higher education to students across the globe.

More than a third of students at the university’s London campus are international, from more than 140 countries.

A global outlook runs through everything the university does – right up to the design and content of courses. By studying at Middlesex you will become part of a global network of knowledge, enquiry and entrepreneurship for life.

Stats and Facts

  • Ranked 2nd modern university in London (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2015).
  • Ranked best modern university in London for research power (Research Excellence Framework, 2014)
  • 91% of our graduates are employed within six month of graduating.
  • Rated top 3 in London for student satisfaction in Accounting, Computing, Dance, Finance, Marketing, Sports Science (NSS, 2014)
  • Recently invested £200m in state-of-the-art campus located in London

For further details visit www.mdx.ac.uk

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire, situated just 20 minutes from central London has courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the areas of Business, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics, Humanities, Law, Education, Life & Medical Sciences, Creative Arts.

Recognised as a truly global university with over 25,000 students, including more than 2,800 international students, it also has a strong record in employability with 95% of students either fully employed or in further education within 6 months of Education.

In a recent report by the Sunday Times Newspaper, the university has been acclaimed as having the best facilities of any university in the UK. Highlights include a Research Observatory, an F1 Simulator, a Full-Sized Court Room and a student entertainment centre - The Forum.

The university's lively, modern campus sits in the friendly town of Hatfield. It's one of the safest places in England and Wales to study. On-campus accommodation is guaranteed for first-year international students, and is a great way to meet other students and get involved in campus activities

Scholarships for International students 2020

  • Regional Scholarships: £1,000, £2,000 & £4,000
  • Santander Latin America Scholarships: £4,000
  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: £1,000 & £2,000. Automatically assessed during the admissions process.
  • Dean’s Scholarship (area-specific, several options): £1,000 & £2,000.

 https://www.herts.ac.uk/international/new-international-students/scholarships-and-fees/scholarships

 For more details of courses available visit: www.herts.ac.uk/courses

University of Southampton

Situated on the south coast of England just over an hour away from London, Southampton offers students a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse environment in which to study and live. The University has more than 24,500 students of which over 25% are from outside the UK representing more than 140 countries.

Southampton is a UK top 10 research-led University, ranked 81st by the QS World Rankings 2016, which places five subjects amongst the top 45 in the world: Nursing, Archaeology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geography and Performing Arts.

The following subjects are are all ranked within the top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2017).

  • Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Statistics & Operational Research

One of the university's key strengths is its close understanding of business and industry, helping to ensure that teaching and research is relevant to the needs of modern businesses.
This is supported through collaboration with carefully selected research partners on projects that directly impact society, producing results that benefit industry, the economy and society.
The university currently works with more than 300 companies worldwide, including multinationals such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Microsoft, as well as public and third sector organisations and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.

The city of Southampton is home to one of the UK's leading commercial ports, which regularly hosts some of the largest ships in the world. Surrounded by areas of natural beauty such as the New Forest and the Isle of Wight, Southampton is easily reached from the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick. Southampton Airport has flights to other cities in the UK and Europe, which means students can obtain a full cultural experience and broaden their horizons by travelling to other cities and countries.

Scholarship Details for 2020

  • Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 2020: up to £3,000
  • University of Southampton Latin America Scholarship 2020: The scholarship will cover tuition fees for a one year full-time Masters level programme commencing in September 2020 at the international rate up to £24,500 and a £10,000 contribution towards living costs.

For further details of the scholarships available for students interested in studying at University of Southampton:

www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding/international-fees-funding.page

Ulster University

Why Ulster University?

Ulster University is one of the top 150 young universities in the world (THE Young Rankings, 2018) but interestingly its history dates back to 1865. By Choosing to study at Ulster, you will be rewarded with first-class teaching in state-of-the-art facilities supported by outstanding pastoral care. The university is proud to welcome international students from more than 100 countries across the globe.

The city of Belfast where the main university campus is located has been voted one of the top five most affordable cities in the UK to study!

Scholarship Details 2024

International Undergraduate Scholarships:

£2,000 scholarship, open to all new international (non-EU) entrants on the first year of a full-time undergraduate course delivered on any of the university’s Northern Ireland campuses, commencing September 2024.

International Postgraduate Scholarship:

£2,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of postgraduate study. This discount is open to all International students enrolling for courses in 2024:

Fees 2024

Undergraduate degrees, typical fees £16,320 per year

Masters courses, typical fees £17,090 per year 

Please visit the following link for all details of fees including exceptions to the Tuition Fees listed here: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/fees-and-finance

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/scholarships

For further details of study programmes and scholarship opportunities visit www.ulster.ac.uk