For international students planning to start a postgraduate journey in the UK in 2026, this is one of those rare opportunities that feels less like a discount and more like a financial breakthrough. Brunel University of London has officially opened applications for the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award 2026, offering a £6,000 tuition fee reduction for outstanding self-funded students — and the best part is, you don’t even need to apply separately.
As global tuition costs continue to rise, scholarships that directly reduce fees are becoming the real game-changers. This award steps in exactly where students need support the most — easing the financial pressure while opening doors to one of the UK’s most respected postgraduate learning environments. If you’re aiming for a taught master’s or MRes degree starting in January 2026, September 2026, or January 2027, this is your moment to turn ambition into reality without stretching your budget.
What Winning This Scholarship Means for You?
Being selected for the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award is more than just receiving a discount — it’s a strong vote of confidence in your academic potential and global promise. The award offers a £6,000 reduction in tuition fees, applied directly to your course fees, making postgraduate study in London significantly more affordable.
For students enrolling in one-year full-time programs, the fee reduction is applied in the first year. For two-year full-time programs, the award continues across both years, offering sustained financial relief throughout your studies. This kind of long-term tuition support gives you the freedom to focus on what truly matters — excelling academically, building global networks, and preparing for a competitive international career.
Eligibility Requirements
If you’re serious about competing for this award, here’s what you need to qualify.
To be considered, applicants must:
- Hold a minimum UK 2:1 degree or an equivalent internationally recognised undergraduate qualification
- Have an offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught or MRes course starting in January 2026, September 2026, or January 2027
- Be classified as an overseas fee-paying, self-funded student
- Pay the £5,000 tuition deposit by the advisory deadline for your intake
- Meet all conditions of your offer before registration.
Apply: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/the-vice-chancellors-excellence-award-terms-and-conditions
Last Date to Apply
The final deadline to be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award 2026 is 30 November 2026, which also serves as the advisory cut-off for applicants planning to begin their studies in January 2027. Students targeting January 2026 or September 2026 intakes must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions by their respective advisory deadlines earlier in the year, but 30 November 2026 remains the ultimate closing point for this prestigious tuition-reduction opportunity.