University of Westminster International Postgraduate Excellence Award, January 2027 entry (£3,000)
University of Westminster
After admissionThe university's page says this award is available only once a student holds an offer or is enrolled.
Amount
£5,500
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
About this scholarship
For students with overseas fee status who hold an offer for a full-time master's course at the University of Westminster starting in January 2027: £3,000 off the tuition fee for a one-year master's, or £5,000 for the two-year master's with an integrated professional year.
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You need at least the UK equivalent of a good 2.1 honours degree, and awards are made mainly on academic excellence. The award cannot be used toward the £5,500 deposit needed for your CAS. It is not open to online or distance learning courses, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, doctoral programmes, professional courses such as RIBA part III, or students eligible for another fee discount. The number of awards varies. Apply by 30 November 2026.
Who can apply
You must be classified as overseas fee status and hold an offer for a full time Master's course starting in January 2027.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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We're offering scholarships for high-achieving international students, covering £3,000 towards their full-time Master’s tuition fees. International Postgraduate Part-time January Part Fee Amount £3,000 for one year full-time Master's course. £5,000 for the 2 year Master's with Integrated Professional Year Experience programme. This amount cannot go towards the £5,500 deposit payment required to secure your CAS (student visa). Eligibility You must be classified as overseas fee status and hold an offer for a full time Master's course starting in January 2027. Please note that you are NOT eligible to apply for this scholarship if you fall into one or more of the below categories: Are applying for a Professional course such as RIBA part III Are applying for a Doctoral programme Are applying for an Online or Distance learning course Are applying for a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma course If you are eligible for any other discount on your course fees such as alumni discount or partner student discount For more details, see our full terms and conditions . Students looking for funding towards a research degree (MPhil / PhD) should visit the research section of our website. Applicants need to have a minimum UK equivalent Good 2.1 Honours Degree to apply. Applicants will be selected principally on the basis of academic excellence. Reg no. By accepting you agree to cookies being stored on your device. Some of these cookies are essential to the running of the site, while others help us to improve your experience. Always on Always on Analytics Analytics cookies help us improve our website based on user needs by collecting information, which does not directly identify anyone. On Off Marketing Marketing cookies send information on your visit to third parties so that they can make their advertising more relevant to you when you visit other websites. On Off Accept all Save selected
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