University of Birmingham Scholarships 2027 in UK

Are you looking for a scholarship in the United Kingdom? Applications are open for the University of Birmingham Scholarships 2027 in the UK. The University of Birmingham, a leading Russell Group university in England, offers several scholarships for international students starting a Master’s degree in January or September 2027.

These awards are partial scholarships that reduce your tuition fees, with values from £2,000 up to £25,000 depending on the scheme. Many of them are reserved for students from specific countries. Read the full details below.

University of Birmingham Scholarships 2027: Key Details

Host Country: United Kingdom
Host University: University of Birmingham
Degree Level: Master’s (postgraduate taught)
Type: Partial tuition fee scholarships
Intakes: January 2027 and September 2027

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Scholarships Available for 2027 Entry

1. Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship

Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount (value for September 2026 entry).
For: High-achieving students from eligible countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, UAE, Vietnam and others.
Deadline (January 2027 entry): 7 December 2026.
A separate round is usually held for September entry, with a deadline in the summer.

2. Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarships

Country-specific awards for students from places such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, China, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, the Middle East and North Africa, Türkiye, Thailand and Vietnam. In 2026 the China and India awards were worth £10,000 for the first year. The rounds for September 2027 entry are expected to open in early 2027, with deadlines usually between April and June.

3. Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarship

Value: up to £25,000.
For: Students starting an eligible Business School Master’s programme.
Deadline: 1 March 2027.

4. Alumni Scholarship

A £2,000 tuition fee discount for Birmingham graduates who return for a Master’s degree.

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Other Benefits of Studying at Birmingham

International students can work part-time during term time (as allowed by UK visa rules).
After graduation, you can apply for the UK Graduate Route visa to stay and work in the UK.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be an international (overseas fee-paying) student.
You must hold an offer for a full-time Master’s programme at the University of Birmingham.
You must be from an eligible country for country-specific scholarships.
You need excellent academic results (usually a first-class or high upper-second-class degree, or equivalent).

Deadline

High Fliers Scholarship (January 2027 entry): 7 December 2026
Business School Masters Scholarship: 1 March 2027
Chancellor’s Scholarships (September 2027 entry): usually April–June 2027

Deadlines can change, so always confirm on the official scholarships page.

How to Apply

Apply for your Master’s programme at the University of Birmingham and get your offer.
Find the scholarship that matches your country and programme on the university’s scholarships page.
Complete the online scholarship application before the deadline.
Wait for the decision from the university.

To see all current scholarships, visit the official University of Birmingham scholarships page.