International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement if you achieve a qualification equivalent to a UK first class degree, you will be awarded £5,000 discount from the standard tuition fee. Learn more about equivalent qualifications for your country.

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master's course or PGCE commencing in September 2026, January 2026, or April 2026.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee.
• The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of one year and will not apply for periods of industrial placement, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.