UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2025 | Scholarships to Study in the UK

University College London (UCL), a distinguished institution in the heart of London, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation. Established in 1826, UCL has earned its reputation as a world-leading multidisciplinary university, consistently pushing the boundaries of knowledge and research. With a rich history and a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, UCL attracts some of the brightest minds globally, creating a dynamic and diverse academic community. UCL is 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and was awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. 

The UCL Global Masters Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from lower income backgrounds to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL.

Key Information

• Country: United Kingdom
• University: University College London
• Eligible programmes: All postgraduate taught
• Deadline: 8th May 2025
• Official link

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Candidates can be from any country outside the UK but must fulfil all of the following criteria:

• be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate
• come from a lower income background
• have submitted a complete admission application (including the submission of references) for a full-time Master's degree at UCL in 2025/26

Benefits and Duration

• There are up to 85 (eighty-five) scholarships available in 2025/26 with five aimed specifically at students from India.
• The value of the bursary is GBP 15,000 or INR 16 Lakhs.
• The scholarship is tenable for one year only unless the full-time programme is 2yrs in length.  In that case the scholarship will be paid 50% in each year.
• The UCL Global Masters Scholarship may be held alongside other scholarships, studentships, awards, or bursaries depending on the total value of other funds received by the student.
• The scholarship will first be applied to the recipient’s tuition fees, with any remainder payable to the recipient in three equal instalments, throughout the academic year, towards maintenance.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office.

How to apply?

• Please visit the International Masters Awards page for information on how to apply.
• You need to have submitted an admission application to UCL (including the submission of references) in order to apply for the scholarship.
• Successful candidates will be notified by beginning of July.

Conclusion

Embarking on a transformative educational journey at University College London (UCL) is now within reach for Indian students, thanks to the UCL Global Masters Scholarship. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape your academic journey at UCL and unlock a world of possibilities.

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