We’re committed to making world-class education accessible. That’s why we offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for students. From academic excellence awards to regional bursaries and alumni fee discounts, these initiatives are designed to recognise achievement and support affordability.

Most awards are applied automatically when we review your course application, so you can focus on what matters most, your studies and your future.

 

How do I apply for a scholarship or bursary?

When you submit your application, you will be automatically assessed for your eligibility for any of our scholarships or bursaries. There’s no need to complete a separate application.

If you are eligible, this will be shown in your offer letter.

 

How are scholarships, bursaries and discounts applied?

Awards are applied as tuition fee discounts.

Eligibility is based on academic performance or region of residence.

Most scholarships and bursaries are automatic; no separate application is required.

Terms and conditions apply and are included within your offer terms and conditions set.

Contact us

If you’re unsure of your eligibility for a scholarship or bursary or have questions about our courses and studying with us, please complete an enquiry form and one of our team will contact you.

 

Academic scholarship

This scholarship is applied as a fee discount for those applying to study a postgraduate programme to recognise undergraduate performance.

Grade 2026/2027 academic year scholarship
1st Class 25% of tuition fees

 

Exclusions

Does not apply to:

 

London cost of living bursary

This bursary is applied as a fee discount on the fees for your first year of study for self-funded international undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

2025/2026 intakes 2026/2027 intakes
£1,334 £1,529

This will be applied at your conditional offer. You will still be required to demonstrate the full living costs for London in your bank statements for your CAS to be issued for visa applications.

Exclusions

Does not apply to:

 

Alumni discount

For international students who have studied their undergraduate degree with Northumbria University or at a QA Higher Education partnership and choose to continue their studies with a postgraduate degree at Northumbria University London.

2026/2027 academic year value: 30% of tuition fees inclusive of London cost of living bursary.

Exclusions

Does not apply to sponsored students.

Regional bursaries

For self-funded international applicants from selected regions across the world, we offer regional bursaries, applied as fee discounts to support affordability.

2026/2027 academic year

Region / country 12 week Pre-sessional English 1 year postgraduate degrees Advanced Practice postgraduate degrees
Africa (including Morocco) 22% 23%
South East Asia 22% 23%
Malaysia 22% 23%
South Asia 22% 23%
Russia and CIS 50% 22% 23%
Albania 27% 28%
MENA 23% 23%
Egypt 27% 28%
Jordan 27% 28%
Lebanon 27% 28%
Turkey 27% 28%

 

Exclusions

Does not apply to:

* Applicants must hold a conditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Northumbria University London

Latin America scholarships

For self-funded postgraduate applicants from selected South and Central American countries, we offer scholarships, applied as fee discounts.

2026/2027 academic year scholarship
Pre-Sessional English 12 week 50% tuition fee discount
Applicants must hold a conditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Northumbria University London
Postgraduate degree £15,629 tuition fee
Postgraduate degree with Advanced Practice £16,629 tuition fee

 

Eligibility criteria: applicable to applicants from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean Island Countries, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Cannot be combined with an academic merit scholarship.

For UK/home fee students

TBC

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“I chose to study at Northumbria University London because it offers a great university experience in the heart of London. The business school was the main attraction for me as it is a business school with AACSB double accreditation.”

Olasheni Ogunwende
MSc Business with International Management