Students can receive financial support to cover the cost of tuition fees and maintenance (living expenses) towards their postgraduate study in the UK.
There is a range of help sources available to fund postgraduate study, including –
You can get funding for postgraduate study through loans, bursaries and grants – you might also get help from your employer.
If you are starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to:
Apply online or by post:
For more information, visit Postgraduate Master’s Loan.
In addition to governmental student loan schemes, UK home students can also apply for financial support in terms of scholarships as well as some additional grants and allowances provided by the government and universities. Learn more about scholarships and grants using the link below –
The Government has announced that EU students applying for university places in 2019/20 academic years are eligible for financial support in England. Check the GOV.UK website for further information.
The Welsh Government has provided an update regarding student support arrangements for EU students entering higher education in Wales in 2019/20.
The Scottish Government has confirmed student support arrangements for EU applicants entering HE in Scotland in 2019/20.
The Northern Irish Government has confirmed the student support arrangements for EU students entering higher education in Northern Ireland in 2019/20. Visit the NI Direct website for more information.
EU and international students may also be able to find a scholarships or bursaries.
There are several resources of financial aids available for international students, but we can divide them into three main categories –