Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate Taught Programs (Master’s Degrees)
Eligibility: International Students from Eligible Countries
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: 17 December 2025 (10 December for MSc Data Science and Analytics)
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The Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship 2025-2026 is a prestigious tuition fee discount program designed to recognize academic excellence and make postgraduate education more accessible to talented international students from around the world. Cardiff University, a member of the prestigious Russell Group and one of the UK’s most dynamic and globally recognized institutions, offers this scholarship to outstanding students enrolling in selected postgraduate taught programs. Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff is renowned for its innovative research, modern facilities, strong commitment to diversity, and comprehensive international student support.
The scholarship provides tuition fee reductions ranging from £3,500 to £10,000, depending on the applicant’s country of domicile, with the highest tier (£10,000) reserved for students from Bangladesh and Nigeria. No separate scholarship application is required—eligible international applicants who accept offers for selected postgraduate programs and pay required deposits by specified deadlines are automatically considered. The scholarship is awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount applied to the first year of study only, helping to reduce the financial burden and making world-class UK education more attainable for deserving international students.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support including:
Scholarship Award Tiers (Based on Country of Domicile):
- £10,000 Award for Bangladesh and Nigeria.
- £6,000 Award for Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Taiwan
- £3,500 Award for 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, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, USA, Zambia.
- No separate scholarship application required (automatic consideration).
- Tuition fee discount applied directly to fees.
- Study at Russell Group University with world-class research reputation.
- Access to innovative facilities and modern campus.
- Comprehensive international student support services.
- Strong career prospects with Cardiff degree.
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student from one of the eligible countries listed above.
- Hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught program at Cardiff University.
- Be self-funded.
- Pay international tuition fee levels (not UK/EU fee status).
For January 2026 Entry:
- Submit application by 10 December 2025 (or 3 December 2025 for MSc Data Science and Analytics)
- Accept offer and pay deposit by 17 December 2025 (or 10 December 2025 for MSc Data Science and Analytics), unless deposit deadline is later
- Meet all offer conditions including English language requirements by 17 December 2025 (or 10 December 2025 for MSc Data Science and Analytics)
- Meet published minimum academic entry requirements for chosen program exactly as stated on course pages.
- Study full-time on Cardiff campus starting studies in September 2025 or January 2026.
- Cannot defer scholarship to following year.
Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship selection is primarily based on automatic eligibility verification rather than competitive assessment. Students must be from eligible countries as defined by their domicile in the course application, with award tiers (£3,500, £6,000, or £10,000) determined by country of origin. Academic merit is fundamental—applicants must meet or exceed the published minimum entry requirements for their chosen program exactly as stated on course pages; acceptance with lower grades makes students ineligible for scholarship even if admitted. English language requirements must be satisfied by the specified deadlines.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
