University of Reading Master's Excellence Scholarship 2027/28 (international students)

Scholarships will be allocated automatically based on performance in your previous degree studies. To be awarded a scholarship, students must hold, or be expected to achieve, an undergraduate degree with a minimum UK Lower Second Class (or equivalent) standing. Scholarships range in value from £4,000 to £10,000 depending on the strength of your academic record. Degree classification International scholarship First £10,000 2:1 £9,000 2:2 £4,000 You don’t need to apply for this scholarship – eligible students are automatically awarded funding based on the information contained within their degree application. Notification of a scholarship will be contained within the letter offering admission to the University. Students applying for flexible learning/part-time modular courses are not eligible for the Excellence Scholarship. Full terms and conditions and frequently asked questions . We have a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a master’s course . To make an application to one of our master's programmes, please use our online application service . To receive scholarship updates along with other information about the University of Reading, you can register your interest in funding opportunities . Note for applicants for February 2027 entry – If you're starting your master's in February 2027, the terms and conditions of our 2026/27 Excellence scheme apply (the information above covers the 2027/28 programme) and students selected for funding will be notified no later than 12 December. Eligibility International fee-paying students only; full or part-time master’s courses (flexible/modular excluded) who hold at least a Lower Second Class (2:2) degree. Award details £10,000–£4,000 tuition fee reduction, dependent on the student’s undergraduate degree classification. Key dates Must hold and accept an offer of study. Application process No application needed – all eligible students are automatically considered using their application to study. It is important that you provide your undergraduate degree information in your application to be considered for the Excellence Scholarship. mask Close Choose a subject 2026/27 2027/28 Undergraduates Postgraduates Undergraduates Postgraduates Subjects A-B Agriculture Building and Surveying Subjects C-E Construction Management Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Economics Subjects F-G Finance Food Subjects H-M International Foundation Pathways Marketing Subjects N-T Surveying and Construction Management Subjects A-C Construction Management and Engineering Subjects D-G Energy and Environmental Engineering Engineering English Language and Applied Linguistics Subjects H-P Law Linguistics Project Management Subjects A-B Accounting Acting and Drama Agriculture Ancient History Anthropology Archaeology Architectural Engineering Architecture Art Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences Bioveterinary Sciences Building and Surveying Business and Management Subjects C-E Chemistry Classics and Classical Studies Climate Science Computer Science and AI Construction Management Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Cosmetics Creative Writing Criminology Digital Media and Communication Ecology Economics Education Engineering English Language and Applied Linguistics English Literature Environment Subjects F-G Film & Television Finance Food Foundation programmes French Geography German Global Sustainable Development Graphic Communication and Design Subjects H-M Healthcare History International Foundation Pathways International Relations Italian Languages and Cultures Law Linguistics Marketing Mathematics Medical Sciences Meteorology and Climate Microbiology Museum Studies Subjects N-T Nutrition Pharmacology Pharmacy Philosophy Physician Associate Studies Politics and International Relations Psychology Real Estate and Planning Sociology Spanish Speech and Language Therapy Surveying and Construction Management Teaching Theatre & Performance Subjects U-Z Wildlife Conservation Zoology Subjects…