International scholarships and bursaries

Get financial support for your studies

We’re committed to widening participation and providing accessible education, both locally and globally for all students regardless of their background.

We understand that going to university is a big financial investment, and that’s why we offer a range of scholarships and discounts available to students.

 

 

 

 

Explore scholarships and bursaries for international students

If you are an international student, you are eligible for financial support while you study with us in the form of automatically awarded fee discounts.

What is it?

We are offering £1,400 tuition fee reduction for our undergraduate courses or £900 tuition fee reduction for postgraduate courses (this excludes masters top-up courses).

Additional scholarships may be available depending on the country you are from. For more information, please contact the Admissions team or your nearest regional office

Who can apply?

All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre-masters.

It applies to students starting in January, February, March, April and June 2025.

How do I apply?

Make your application as normal (i.e. through UCAS, make a direct application on our website or with your local agent) and the discount will be automatically awarded once your application has been approved.

When will I get the reduction?

Once we have processed your application and you have been accepted onto your course, the reduction will be automatically awarded.

How will I be paid?

The International Scholarship will show on your conditional offer letter in the tuition fee section as a reduction when you receive your offer. It will be automatically applied to your fees.

What is it?

We are offering £5,000* tuition fee reduction for our undergraduate courses or £4,500* tuition fee reduction for postgraduate courses.

*Subject to availability. For terms and conditions and to confirm what you are eligible for, please contact international.office@sunderland.ac.uk

Who can apply?

International students from eligible countries studying our on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses (excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre-masters).

These discounts are available to new applicants for 2025/26 entry and those who have yet to make a deposit payment.

*Subject to availability. For terms and conditions and to confirm what you are eligible for, please contact international.office@sunderland.ac.uk

How much will I get?

£5,000 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £4,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

How do I apply?

Make your application as normal (i.e. through UCAS, make a direct application on our website or with your local agent) and the discount will be automatically awarded once your application has been approved.

When will I get the reduction?

Once we have processed your application and you have been accepted onto your course, the reduction will be automatically awarded.

How will I be paid?

The International Scholarship will show on your conditional offer letter in the tuition fee section as a reduction when you receive your offer. It will be automatically applied to your fees.

Students who are a European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Swish national with settled or pre-settled status will benefit from reduced tuition fees to the same level as UK students for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Undergraduate full-time course fees:

  • £9,250* for UK Home/EU (settled/pre-settled status only)
  • £16,000* for International/EU (non-settled status) 

For the 2024/25 academic year, even though you are classified as an International Student, EU nationals receive a £5,750 scholarship, which reduces the fees from £16,000 to £10,250. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter.

Postgraduate full-time course fees:

  • £7,500* for UK Home/EU (settled/pre-settled status only)
  • £17,400* for International/EU (non-settled status) 

For the 2024/25 academic year, even though you are classified as an International Student, EU nationals receive a £6,400 scholarship, which reduces the fees from £17,400 to £10,500. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter.

 

*Please check individual course pages for the correct fees and discount.

Students who are a European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Swish national with settled or pre-settled status will benefit from reduced tuition fees to the same level as UK students for all undergraduate courses - £9,250 in the 2025 academic year.  

Contact

Email the Admissions Team at admissions-london@sunderland.ac.uk or call 0207 531 7333.

Further information

If you have any questions, please contact our International Office: international.office@sunderland.ac.uk and they'll be happy to help.