University of Bath – scholarships and funding

At Bath, we are known for excellence in teaching and research, our welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are:

• Top 10 in all national league tables including top 5 in the Complete University Guide 2024
• Ranked 4^th for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2024
• Among the top 10% of universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 at 148^th.

Studying for a master’s degree is a great investment in your future. We also understand that it is expensive. That’s why we want to provide you with up-to-date information about scholarships and funding so that you can make an informed choice.

Scholarships for 2024 entry

We have a number of scholarship schemes available with a range of eligibility. Explore all our scholarships for 2024.

Deans Award for Academic Excellence

Worth £5,000, this scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities in the Faculties of Engineering and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and is awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

Global Leaders Scholarship

This £5,000 scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities in the Faculties of Engineering and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership potential.

Bath India Master’s Scholarships

We are offering forty awards worth £5,000 each to applicants resident in India studying our full-time, taught master’s programmes. It is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and success, a demonstrated passion for your chosen subject, and a strong vision for your future.

GREAT Scholarships 2024

Alongside the Study UK and GREAT Britain campaign, we are offering four £10,000 scholarships to master’s students from eligible countries studying our full-time, taught programmes. These awards are open to students from China, Malaysia, India and Greece.

School of Management MSc Scholarships

The School of Management runs several scholarship schemes for MSc students:

• MSc scholarships: Over 50 scholarships of varying amounts available to offer holders from the UK, Europe and overseas.
• Master’s Scholarships for Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and Vietnam: up to 16 scholarships worth £15,000 each towards tuition fees.
• Alumni Excellence Scholarship: up to 5 scholarships worth an extra 10% tuition fee discount towards tuition fees.

MBA Scholarships

• There are a number of full and partial tuition fee scholarships available across both the Full-time and Executive MBA programmes.

Other funding

The University of Bath offers bursaries to its graduate students and alumni:

• Bath Alumni: if you have graduated with an honours degree or equivalent from the University of Bath and are self-financing, you may qualify for a 10% discount on tuition fees for a postgraduate course here at Bath. Your fees will be automatically discounted if you receive an offer.

Apply now for courses starting in 2024