International Students

As an international student, you will be expected to demonstrate that you have made provision for your living costs and tuition fees in the UK. The following page provides information about the various funding opportunities for international students.

Tuition Fees

For details of how much your course will cost, please contact your school or department for the current amount.  Please visit the Finance pages on information how to pay your tuition fees at City University.

City University Scholarships

Some schools and departments have scholarships that international students are eligible for, please check the scholarships pages for more information. 

Scholarships at City

Research Studentships

City University offers a range of Research Studentships for students on full time doctorate courses.  The awards in 2006/7 were valued at £12,500 per annum for three years plus a full tuition fee waiver.  To check whether you are eligible to apply and application deadlines, go to the Research Funding website.

Scholarships from external sources

British Council

The British Council is a good source of information about postgraduate study and funding for international students planning on studying in the UK.  You can also search for scholarships online through their website www.educationuk.org.

MBI Scholarship Programme

The MBI Al Jaber Foundation offers scholarships to Iraqi nationals who wish to study on a Masters programme either in the UK or France. To be eligible, you must have an unconditional offer of admission on a relevant course and an IELTS score of 6.5.  For more information and the application form, please go to www.mbifoundation.com.

Mary Trevelyan Fund

International Students House administers the Mary Trevelyan Fund for International students from developing countries their final year of study of study. The fund is intended to assist students who encounter unexpected financial difficulties.  To find out more information, go to International Students House.

Chevening Scholarships

These scholarships are administered by the British Council and funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.  To check whether you are eligible to apply, go to www.chevening.com.

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

If you are a student from a Commonwealth country and not resident in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the ACU.  For more information, go to www.acu.ac.uk

Commonwealth Scholarships & Fellowships Plan

Scholarships under this scheme are administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.  You must be from a commonwealth country, not resident in the UK and intending to study in the UK.  For more information, please go to www.csfp-online.org/hostcountries/gb.html

More Information

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provide information and advice for international students planning to study in the UK.  For more information, please visit the UKCISA website.