Big news for high-achieving international graduates planning to study in the UK—Bournemouth University has officially opened its Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) for 2026 intakes, offering a generous tuition fee reduction with no separate application required. If you’re aiming for a January 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 start, this award could instantly reduce your study costs simply by meeting the academic criteria.
What This Scholarship Brings to the Table?
Designed to reward outstanding academic performance, this scholarship offers direct financial relief to eligible international postgraduate students enrolling at Bournemouth University.
- A £4,500 tuition fee reduction applied to your course fees
- Available for full-time taught postgraduate and eligible structured part-time courses delivered on campus
- Unlimited awards, meaning there is no cap on the number of students who can benefit
- No separate scholarship application—eligible students are automatically considered.
Who Can Be Considered for This Award?
This opportunity is aimed at academically strong overseas applicants who meet Bournemouth University’s postgraduate admission standards.
- Open to international (overseas) fee-paying applicants
- Applicable to full-time taught or eligible structured postgraduate programmes delivered on campus
- Applicants must hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or First-Class Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification based on country-specific grading
- Students enrolling in programmes such as MSc Public Health, MA Social Work, MSc Physician Associate Studies, and MSc Nutrition & Behaviour are included
- The scholarship can be combined with Sports or Music scholarships, but not with other academic awards
Applicants should note that distance learning, online courses, postgraduate diplomas, and certain professional development programmes are not eligible under this scheme.
Important Timing to Keep in Mind!
The Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) at Bournemouth University is available for students enrolling in September 2026, and January 2027 intakes.