GREAT Scholarships

Applicants for the following Master's by Research courses will not be eligible:

MSc by Research Physics
MSc by Research Astronomy and Astrophysics
MSc by Research Chemistry
MSc by Research Earth Science
MSc by Research Atmospheric Sciences
MSc by Research Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology
MSc by Research Palaeontology
MSc by Research Composite Materials
MSc by Research Corrosion and Protection
MSc by Research Metallic Materials
MSc by Research Textile Design, Fashion & Management
MSc by Research Condensed Matter Physics
MSc Research Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics
MSc by Research Nuclear Physics
MSc by Research Particle Physics
MSc by Research Particle Physics
MSc by Research Chemical Engineering
MSc by Research Catalysis and Porous Materials
MSc by Research Materials
MSc by Research Fashion Management and Marketing
MSc by Research Nano and Functional Materials
MSc by Research Environmental Science
MSc by Research Textiles and Apparel
MSc by Research Ecology and Evolution

If you're considering a postgraduate degree in the UK, then a GREAT scholarship can help.

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, The University of Manchester is offering five scholarships to students in Bangladesh, France, Greece, India,  Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey, applying for one-year master's programmes, who will enrol in the 2025/26 academic year.

The GREAT Scholarships 2025 programme, launched by the British Council together with 71 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects at the 71 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Bangladesh - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes

France - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures* and All taught master's programmes in the Alliance Manchester Business School

Greece - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures* and All taught master's programmes in the Alliance Manchester Business School*

India - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Indonesia - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes

Nigeria - £15,000 - All taught master's programmes* in Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and Faculty of Science and Engineering

Pakistan - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes

Turkey - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes

Thailand - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes

Vietnam - £10,000 - All taught master's programmes