£4,000 International Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 at the University of Greater Manchester (UK)

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Summary:

The International Excellence Scholarships at the University of Greater Manchester offer tuition fee discounts of up to £4,000 for international students starting in the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships support undergraduate, postgraduate taught (MA, MSc, MBA), and PhD programmes and are awarded based on academic merit. Students from selected countries can receive higher awards through the Global Excellence Package, while other applicants qualify under the International Merit Package. Top applicants may also receive the Global Scholars Award (£5,000), and one outstanding candidate will be selected as the Chancellor’s Excellence Scholar, receiving 100% tuition coverage for the first year.

Scholarship Name

International Excellence Scholarships

Host University

University of Greater Manchester

Host Country

United Kingdom

Level of Study

• Undergraduate programmes

• Postgraduate Taught (MA, MSc, MBA)

• PhD / Doctoral programmes

MRes programmes are not eligible.

Scholarship Value / Benefits

Global Excellence Package (Selected Countries)

Students from selected countries applying directly to the university can receive:

• Gold Award: £4,000 tuition fee discount

• Silver Award: £3,000 tuition fee discount

• Bronze Award: £2,000 tuition fee discount

International Merit Package (Other Countries or Agent Applications)

• Gold Award: £3,000 tuition fee discount

• Silver Award: up to £2,000 discount

• Bronze Award: up to £1,000 discount

Global Scholars Awards (Top Tier)

These are the most prestigious awards in the scholarship scheme.

• 10 awards available

• £5,000 tuition fee discount

• Available for Undergraduate and PhD applicants

• Must qualify for the Gold International Excellence Scholarship

Chancellor’s Excellence Scholar

From the Global Scholars winners:

• 1 student receives 100% tuition fee coverage for Year 1

Additional Awards

Eligible students may also receive extra tuition discounts:

• Women in STEM Award: £500

• Family Discount: £500

• Transnational Education (TNE) Progression Award: £500

These can be combined with the main scholarship, provided the total does not exceed the Year-1 tuition fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be an international fee-paying student

• Hold an offer from the University of Greater Manchester

• Be self-funded (government-sponsored students are not eligible)

• Meet the academic requirements:

Selection for Global Scholars Awards

Additional process required:

1. Separate scholarship application

2. Shortlisting based on:

   • Academic excellence

   • Personal statement

   • Leadership potential

3. Interview stage

4. Final selection

Important Conditions

• Scholarships apply only to Year 1 of study.

• Awards are non-transferable and cannot be deferred.

• Scholarships are tuition discounts (not cash payments).

• The university can amend or withdraw the scholarship scheme if necessary.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the International Excellence Scholarships