Scholarships
UK Scholarships for International Students
Our students have secured tuition-fee awards from £1,500 to £6,500 at recognised UK universities. This guide explains the award bands, what universities actually assess, and how eligibility changes by course and field of study — so you know where you stand before you apply.
Award bands: how much you could receive
Partner awards are tuition-fee reductions applied to your course fee — not cash. The bands below reflect what OMG students have actually been awarded. Your exact figure is confirmed in writing on your offer letter.
£1,500 – £2,500
Early-application award
Students who apply early for the next intake with complete documents and meet the standard entry grades.
Typically: Foundation · Undergraduate
£2,500 – £4,000
Merit award
Strong academic profiles — good final-year grades, relevant work experience, or a clear personal statement.
Typically: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
£4,000 – £6,500
High-merit / course-specific award
High-achieving postgraduate applicants, and courses where the university is actively funding international intake.
Typically: Postgraduate · PhD / Doctoral
What universities assess for eligibility
Every partner university sets its own criteria, but the same five factors decide almost every award.
- 1
Academic grades from your most recent qualification (transcripts or predicted grades).
- 2
English proficiency — IELTS, PTE, or an accepted alternative such as a Medium of Instruction letter.
- 3
Course and intake you are applying for — awards vary by department and start date.
- 4
How early you apply — most partner awards are limited per intake and close once filled.
- 5
Whether you already hold another award or sponsorship for the same course.
Timing matters most. Partner awards are capped per intake — the same profile applying three months earlier often lands a higher band.
Eligibility by UK partner university
Awards sit within the £1,500–£6,500 range at each of these universities, with the fields below being the strongest routes for international applicants. Message us with your grades and we will tell you the band each one is likely to offer you.
University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
Strong research reputation, wide postgraduate range.
Business & Management · Engineering · Social Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Popular for business & computer science.
Business & Management · Computer Science & IT
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom
Strong industry links, modern campus.
Engineering · Business & Management · Health & Nursing
University of East London
London, United Kingdom
Central London access, diverse programs.
Creative Arts & Design · Business & Management · Law
University of Bolton
Bolton, United Kingdom
Affordable, career-focused courses.
Engineering · Health & Nursing
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Strong in engineering & digital media.
Engineering · Creative Arts & Design · Data Science & AI
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Popular with international students.
Health & Nursing · Business & Management
Ulster University
Belfast / Coleraine, United Kingdom
Strong in business & computing.
Business & Management · Computer Science & IT
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Flexible entry requirements.
Business & Management · Engineering · Law
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Strong sports science & business programs.
Health & Nursing · Business & Management
University of Greenwich
London (Greenwich), United Kingdom
Historic riverside London campus, strong business, computing & engineering pathways.
Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Engineering · Health & Nursing
Middlesex University
London (Hendon), United Kingdom
North London campus popular with international students; creative, business & law strengths.
Business & Management · Creative Arts & Design · Law · Computer Science & IT
Scholarship notes by field of study
Business & Management
The widest choice of awards across our UK partners — MBA and MSc Management applicants most often land the higher bands.
Computer Science & IT
Cyber security, software and AI conversion courses frequently carry course-specific international awards.
Engineering
Mechanical, civil and electrical postgraduate routes usually assess on final-year grades and project work.
Health & Nursing
Public health and healthcare management routes are commonly funded; clinical nursing places are more competitive and awards are smaller.
Data Science & AI
A growing area for partner funding, particularly for applicants with a maths, stats or computing background.
Law
LLB and LLM applicants are typically assessed on academic merit and a written personal statement.
Creative Arts & Design
A portfolio can lift you into a higher band even where grades are borderline.
Hospitality & Tourism
Awards are usually in the early-application band and depend on the intake filling up.
UK scholarship questions, answered
How much scholarship can international students get in the UK?+
Students we support have secured awards from £1,500 to £6,500 depending on the university, course and intake. These are tuition-fee reductions applied to your course fee, not cash payments.
Do I need IELTS to get a UK scholarship?+
You need to meet the university's English requirement, which is often IELTS or PTE, but many partner universities accept a Medium of Instruction letter or their own internal test instead. English scores do not usually decide the award amount — academic grades and application timing do.
When should I apply to have the best chance of a scholarship?+
As early as possible for your chosen intake. Most partner awards are capped per intake and close once the allocation is filled, so an identical profile applying late can receive a smaller award or none at all.
Are these scholarships guaranteed?+
No. Every award is decided by the university and confirmed in writing on your offer letter. We check your profile against the criteria and apply for the highest band you realistically qualify for.
Does OMG charge for scholarship support?+
No. Our scholarship eligibility check and application support are free for students — we are officially recognised by our partner universities.
Can I combine a partner scholarship with another funding source?+
Sometimes, but not always — some universities do not allow two tuition reductions on the same course. Tell us about any existing sponsorship and we will confirm with the university before you accept.
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