Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award
A GBP 6,000 tuition reduction for self-funded overseas-fee students with a 2:1 or equivalent starting a full-time taught master's or MRes at Brunel.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
GBP 6,000 tuition fee reduction for up to one year of full-time study, or two years for two-year courses; paid once per level of study.
Eligible applicants
Self-funded international master's offer holders with a 2:1
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Overview
Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award is offered by Brunel University of London for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Part of tuition fees
Included
Living costs
Not included
GBP 6,000 tuition fee reduction for up to one year of full-time study, or two years for two-year courses; paid once per level of study. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas fee-paying students
- International eligibility
- Not available to sponsored students, part-time, online or pathway-college entrants, or those deferring to 2027/28.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- UK 2:1 or equivalent
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Not specified
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need a full-time PGT or MRes offer for September 2026 or January 2027, a UK 2:1 or equivalent, overseas fee status and self-funding. They must pay the GBP 5,000 deposit by the deadline. No application is needed.
Applicant profile
- Self-funded international master's offer holders with a 2:1
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need a full-time PGT or MRes offer for September 2026 or January 2027, a UK 2:1 or equivalent, overseas fee status and self-funding. They must pay the GBP 5,000 deposit by the deadline. No application is needed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- No application documents
How to apply
- 1
Receive a full-time PGT or MRes offer
- 2
Pay the GBP 5,000 deposit by the deadline
- 3
Be assessed automatically; no application
Application timeline
Application cycle
No application form: eligible students are considered automatically once the offer conditions and deposit are met. The page gives advisory dates of 31 August 2026 (September 2026 entry) and 30 November 2026 (January 2027 entry).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Brunel University of London
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.