University of Birmingham International Scholarships 2027

Overview

The University of Birmingham, a Russell Group research university, offers several scholarship streams for international postgraduate taught students: the Global Masters Scholarship (GBP 2,000 to GBP 10,000), the Africa Postgraduate Scholarship (specifically for African students, GBP 5,000), and various school-specific awards. The 2027 cycle closes 30 April 2027.

Benefits

• Tuition fee reduction from GBP 2,000 to GBP 10,000 depending on the specific award.
• Africa Postgraduate Scholarship adds a flat GBP 5,000 for African students.
• Compatible with most other Birmingham scholarships and external funding.
• Membership in Birmingham’s global alumni network across 200 countries.
• Recognition as a Birmingham International Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Birmingham postgraduate taught Masters for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate academic record (upper-second or first-class honours).
• For the Africa Postgraduate Scholarship: African citizen ordinarily resident in Africa.
• For some school-specific awards: subject-specific qualifications or experience.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Birmingham Masters through the Birmingham online portal.
2. Once you hold an offer, complete the scholarship application form linked from the funding page.
3. Submit: motivation letter (500 words), academic transcripts, and any school-specific supplementary materials.
4. Submit before 30 April 2027.
5. Scholarship decisions arrive between May and July 2027 for September 2027 entry.