The University of Nottingham International Postgraduate Masters Scholarship 2027 is a £3,000 tuition fee award for international students starting a full-time postgraduate taught master’s at the university’s UK campuses in 2027.
The award is automatic: there is no scholarship application to fill in. Enrol on an eligible master’s and the £3,000 is deducted from your tuition fee.
This page covers the exact value, who is eligible, the eligible master’s courses and the conditions from the university’s official page.

Nottingham International Postgraduate Masters Scholarship 2027: quick facts
Quick facts2026-27
| Scholarship from | University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
| Scholarship value | £3,000, deducted from your master’s tuition fee |
| Allocation | Automatic – no scholarship application needed |
| Study level | Full-time postgraduate taught master’s, year one (UK campus) |
| Eligible courses | MA, MSc, MArch, MBA, LLM, MPA, MPH or MMedSci |
| Who can apply | International fee-paying, self-funded students starting a 2027 master’s |
| Last date to apply | No separate application – awarded automatically on enrolment; apply for your master’s course early |
| Official website | nottingham.ac.uk – International Postgraduate Masters Scholarship |
What is the Nottingham International Postgraduate Masters Scholarship?
Nottingham offers this scholarship to international master’s students across all countries. The university states that it is offering scholarships worth £3,000 to students starting their studies in 2027, automatically awarded and deducted from the master’s tuition fee.
Because it is applied at enrolment, the practical step is simply to apply for an eligible Nottingham master’s programme and meet the fee-status and self-funding conditions – there is no separate scholarship deadline to chase.
Nottingham £3,000 scholarship: value and how it is paid
- The award is worth £3,000.
- It is deducted from your master’s tuition fee – it is not a cash payment.
- It is automatically awarded; no scholarship application or personal statement is needed.
- For a two-year master’s, the scholarship applies to the first year’s fees only.
- Students progressing to Nottingham from Kaplan (University of Nottingham International College or Digital Pathways) are not eligible for this scholarship, though they may qualify for Kaplan-specific awards.
Eligibility: who can apply
According to the university’s official page, to receive the award you must:
- Be an international fee-paying student.
- Be starting year one of a full-time postgraduate taught master’s programme based at a UK campus.
- Be studying towards one of these awards: MA, MSc, MArch, MBA, LLM, MPA, MPH or MMedSci.
- Be self-funded, and not receiving any other University award or sponsorship from an external organisation.
The university adds that it reserves the right of awarding scholarships and that some exceptions may apply, so always confirm against the full terms and conditions linked on the official page.
Who is not eligible
- Students on UG, PGDip, PGCert or research (MPhil/PhD) programmes – the award is for taught master’s courses only.
- Students who are fully or partly sponsored by an external organisation, or who hold another University of Nottingham award.
- Students progressing via Kaplan (UNIC / Digital Pathways).
- Students on distance-learning or online master’s programmes – the course must be UK campus-based and full-time.
How to get the Nottingham £3,000 scholarship
- Choose an eligible full-time taught master’s (MA, MSc, MArch, MBA, LLM, MPA, MPH or MMedSci) at Nottingham’s UK campus.
- Apply for the course through the university’s normal postgraduate admission route – there is no separate scholarship form.
- Check that you are an international fee-paying, self-funded student not receiving any other University award or external sponsorship.
- On enrolment, the £3,000 is automatically applied to your tuition fee account.
Important dates
| Intake covered | 2027 entry (courses starting 2027) |
| Scholarship application | None – awarded automatically |
| Value applied | At enrolment, as a £3,000 reduction in the master’s tuition fee |
| Course application | Through Nottingham’s normal master’s admission route – check the course page for its own deadline |
Frequently asked questions
It is £3,000, deducted from your master’s tuition fee. It is an automatic award for international students starting a full-time taught master’s at a UK campus in 2027.
No. The scholarship is automatically awarded and deducted from your tuition fee – you do not need to submit a scholarship application.
Yes. Nottingham describes it as a scholarship for international students from all countries, so Indian students starting an eligible full-time taught master’s in 2027 are included.
Eligible courses are those leading to an MA, MSc, MArch, MBA, LLM, MPA, MPH or MMedSci, studied full-time at a UK campus.
No. You must be self-funded and not in receipt of any other University of Nottingham award or sponsorship from an external organisation.
For a two-year master’s degree the scholarship applies to the first year’s fees only.
Official links
Related reading: University of Nottingham – International Postgraduate Masters Scholarship
University of Nottingham – International masters scholarships
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