Cardiff University is accepting applicants for its Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship 2027, a funding offer for eligible international students joining selected postgraduate taught programmes in the UK. The award is a tuition fee discount rather than a cash payment, and the size of the scholarship depends on the applicant’s country of domicile.
Key facts
- Applications are open for Cardiff University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship 2027.
- The scholarship is for eligible international students on selected postgraduate taught programmes.
- Award amounts range from £4,000 to £10,000 as tuition fee discounts.
- Students from Pakistan are eligible for £6,000, while students from Bangladesh and Nigeria can receive up to £10,000.
- No separate scholarship application is required for eligible applicants who meet the offer and deposit conditions.
What does this mean for international students?
For international students considering a master’s degree at Cardiff University, the scholarship can reduce the cost of study at the point of fee payment. The award applies only to selected postgraduate taught programmes, so the practical value depends on both the course choice and the student’s country of domicile.
Eligible applicants who accept an offer for a selected programme and pay any required deposit by the date on their offer letter are automatically considered. Applicants who receive unconditional offers are also included automatically if they meet the required criteria. That means students do not need to submit a separate scholarship form, but they do need to act on their offer conditions in time.
- Check whether your postgraduate taught course is part of the eligible list.
- Confirm the award amount linked to your country of domicile.
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit by the deadline on the offer letter.
- Make sure you meet the criteria if you receive an unconditional offer.
Which programmes are covered?
The scholarship is available across selected postgraduate taught programmes in several academic areas, including Cardiff Business School, the School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Healthcare Sciences.
Examples listed as eligible include MSc AI+ Management, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Business Management, MSc Marketing, MSc AI+ Data Science, MSc Data Science and Analytics, MSc Occupational Therapy, and MSc Physiotherapy.
How much funding can students receive?
The scholarship value varies by country. The published examples show awards of £6,000 for students from Pakistan and up to £10,000 for students from Bangladesh and Nigeria. Overall, the scholarship range runs from £4,000 to £10,000, all provided as a tuition fee discount.
How do students get considered for the scholarship?
Eligible international applicants are considered automatically when they accept an offer for a selected postgraduate programme and pay any required deposit by the date stated on the offer letter. There is no separate scholarship application for this award.
Frequently asked questions
Do students need to apply separately for the scholarship?
No. Eligible international applicants are automatically considered once they accept an offer for a selected postgraduate programme and pay any required deposit by the deadline in the offer letter.
Which countries are mentioned with specific award amounts?
The published examples name Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. Students from Pakistan are eligible for £6,000, while students from Bangladesh and Nigeria can receive up to £10,000.
