Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships offer funding awards to international students across a variety of postgraduate taught programmes.
Awards of between £3,500 and £10,000 will be offered to eligible postgraduate taught students in the form of a tuition fee discount.
When is the Application Deadline:
- 31 July 2026.
Tell Me About the Award:
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship at Cardiff University offers tuition fee discounts ranging from £3,500 to £10,000 to outstanding international students enrolling in eligible postgraduate taught programmes. The award is designed to recognize academic excellence and make postgraduate education more accessible to talented students worldwide.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Selected postgraduate taught programmes at Cardiff University (specific eligible programmes for September 2025 and January 2026 are listed on the official scholarship webpage).
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Type:
Postgraduate Taught (Master’s)
Who can Apply?
International students who:
- Hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme
- Accept their offer and pay any required deposit by the stated deadline
- Meet or exceed all academic and English language requirements
- Are domiciled in one of the eligible countries listed below
How are Applicants Selected?
There is no separate scholarship application. Eligible students are automatically considered once they accept their offer and pay any required deposit. Scholarships are awarded based on meeting academic and deposit conditions outlined for each intake.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- £3,500 Award: Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, USA, Zambia
- £6,000 Award: Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Taiwan
- £10,000 Award: Bangladesh, Nigeria
Where will the Award be Taken?
At Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
Varies by programme and intake.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Tuition fee reduction of £3,500 to £10,000, depending on the applicant’s country of domicile.
How Long Will the Award Last?
One year
How to Apply:
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- Apply for an eligible postgraduate programme, accept your offer, and pay any required deposit by the stated deadline.
- You will be automatically considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship if you meet all academic and English language requirements.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship 2026

