International PG Merit Scholarship C (2026/27)
Overview
International postgraduate students paying overseas fees at the University of East Anglia (UEA) can benefit from the International PG Merit Scholarship C for the 2026/7 academic year. This scholarship rewards academic excellence by offering a tuition fee reduction based on your undergraduate degree classification, helping to make postgraduate study more affordable.
Scholarship Value
- £4,000 for students with an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 classification
- £5,000 for students with an undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 classification
The scholarship amount will be deducted from your tuition fees. For two-year programmes, the award applies only to the first year of study.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an international student paying overseas fees
- Must be joining an eligible postgraduate taught or PGCE programme at UEA starting in September 2026 or January 2027
- Degree classification must meet the minimum UK equivalent of 2:2 or 2:1 as specified
- Eligible courses span a wide range of schools and faculties including:
- Art, Media and American Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Computing Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
- Environmental Sciences
- Global Development
- Health Sciences
- History
- Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
- Law
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
- Media, Language and Communication Studies
- Medicine
- Norwich Business School
- Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Exclusions
The following courses are not eligible for this scholarship:
- MBBS courses
- Any Integrated Masters programmes
- MSc Global Plant Health
- MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- MSc Physiotherapy
- MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and The Americas
Additional Notes
- Students from Bangladesh, India, or Pakistan should refer to the International PG Merit Scholarship A (2026/7)
- Students from Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or Zimbabwe should refer to the International PG Merit Scholarship B (2026/7)
- Grade equivalences for international qualifications can be found on UEA’s country pages
- The scholarship is awarded automatically after your offer is made; no separate application is required
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial support based on academic merit to pursue postgraduate studies at UEA. Check your eligibility and prepare to join a vibrant academic community with this valuable funding option.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible program levels
- Doctoral / PhD
- Master's Degree
- Non-Credential
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma