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What percentage of scholarships do universities mostly offer in UK for a Postgraduate?

13 Jul 2026 · Answered by Disha Roy Choudhury · 1 min read
Disha Roy Choudhury
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Most UK universities offer scholarships to a small percentage of international students, with fully funded scholarships being especially limited. For example, in the January 2025 intake, only two universities provided fully funded scholarships at the graduate level, despite 70 universities offering scholarships overall. For 2025, just 12 universities had fully funded options for postgraduate students. Because these opportunities are highly competitive and limited, it’s important to explore and apply to multiple scholarships to improve your chances. If you need help identifying suitable options, please reach out to your LeapScholar counsellor.

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Securing scholarships at UK universities such as Warwick, Nottingham, Glasgow, and Exeter is highly competitive for international students. Your strong academic record and relevant work experience do enhance your chances, but the final outcome depends on the specific university, program, and scholarship requirements. For example, Exeter and Glasgow offer substantial scholarship funds and often recognize academic excellence, while Nottingham provides opportunities like the International Postgraduate Scholarship. Major external scholarships, such as Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships, are also available, but their acceptance rates are very low. Because of this competition, it's important to consider multiple universities and scholarship options. For tailored guidance based on your profile, please connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.

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You can typically expect scholarships for UK master's programs to cover 10% to 20% of tuition fees, depending on the university and your profile. Some scholarships may be higher or lower, but this is the usual range for merit-based awards.

With your four-year bachelor’s degree (64%) and 20 years of work experience, you may be eligible for merit-based scholarships within this range. Exact percentages and amounts depend on the university and program, and offerings are subject to change each year.

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