Vice-Chancellor scholarships

Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships are awarded as a reduction to your tuition fees.

For students joining us in January 2027, this is a £2,000 scholarship that can be combined with other awards to offer a total tuition fee discount of up to £3,500–£5,000.

For students joining us in September 2027, this is a £3,000 scholarship that can be combined with other awards to offer a total tuition fee discount of £4,000. 

You do not need to apply for the Vice-Chancellor scholarship, it will be automatically applied if you are eligible. Details about the scholarships and eligibility criteria can be found below.

View the eligibility criteria

Donna Whitehead

The Vice-Chancellor international scholarships have been designed to have a positive impact on your studies and enable more students with global perspectives to study at Brighton.

We know that when different perspectives come together, brilliant new thinking happens – and that's why it's so important to create a student community that's inclusive and diverse.

Professor Donna Whitehead, Vice-Chancellor

Scholarship details

January 2027 eligibility criteria

You must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

  • hold an offer for a full-time on-campus course and meet all academic and non-academic conditions
  • be an international-fee status student
  • be a self-funded student (if you have a loan/government loan you are eligible, but externally sponsored students are not eligible)
  • be a new student who has not studied at the University of Brighton before
  • be starting your course in January 2027.

You will not be eligible if:

  • your course is a PGCert, PGCE, PGDip, MPharm, MRes, MPhil or PhD
  • your course is the Pharmacy OSPAP PGDip or MSc
  • your course is a diploma level qualification eg Diploma in Professional Studies in [subject]
  • you are joining a course at a University of Brighton partner college or affiliate institution eg East Sussex College Group
  • you are progressing to the University of Brighton from a pre-masters course at the University of Brighton International College (UBIC)
  • you are an applicant for Brighton and Sussex Medical School
  • you are receiving funding from an external sponsor such as government, charity or private organisation
  • you are joining us from a partner institution where an existing fee discount agreement is in place
  • you are a graduate of the University of Brighton – please see our alumni postgraduate scholarships.

January 2027 terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to the January 2027 version of our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships:

  • The Vice-Chancellor scholarships cannot be combined with the alumni postgraduate scholarships, scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.
  • The Vice-Chancellor scholarships can be combined with:
  • These scholarships are awarded as a £2,000 reduction on tuition fees in the first year of study only.
  • These scholarships can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees. It cannot be used for accommodation, living costs, travel or any other non-tuition fee purposes.
  • Individual final eligibility assessments are made after registration and payment deadlines. The university will not confirm eligibility to any student before the official assessment. 
  • Scholarships will not be reflected in fee accounts, invoices or payment plans prior to the payment deadline. 
  • Where a student has an instalment payment plan in place, the Finance team will update the payment schedule after the scholarship has been applied, and will issue a revised schedule showing any reduction to the final instalment.
  • International students who are temporarily residing in the UK remain eligible for this scholarship if they are a national of another country and all other eligibility criteria is met. We may request additional documents to confirm your eligibility.
  • The university reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify domicile, fee status, funding source and application channel (agent or direct). Failure to provide evidence may result in withdrawal of the scholarship.
  • Scholarships and discounts cannot be deferred to a later intake or academic year. However, applicants may be eligible for consideration when reassessed, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the next academic cycle. 
  • Scholarships may be withdrawn if:
    • The student withdraws or suspends studies
    • The student is withdrawn by the university (eg for non-payment or non-attendance)
    • The student is reassessed as home fee status
    • The student becomes eligible for the alumni scholarship
  • Tuition fee refunds follow the university's standard refund policy.
  • The university reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw scholarship schemes at its discretion.

Need support?

Please refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the first instance. If you cannot find the answer, you can contact our International Office by email on: InternationalOffice@brighton.ac.uk.

September 2027/January 2028 eligibility criteria

You must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

  • hold an offer for a full-time on-campus course and meet all academic and non-academic conditions
  • achieve a minimum 60% grade average (or equivalent), or demonstrate suitability through your personal statement
  • be an international-fee status student
  • be a self-funded student (if you have a loan/government loan you are eligible, but externally sponsored students are not eligible)
  • be a new student who has not studied at the University of Brighton before
  • be starting your course in September 2027 or January 2028.

You will not be eligible if:

  • your course is a PGCert, PGDip, PGCE, MPharm, MRes, MPhil or PhD
  • your course is the Pharmacy OSPAP PGDip or Pharmacy OSPAP MSc
  • your course is a diploma level qualification eg Diploma in Professional Studies in [subject]
  • you are progressing to the University of Brighton from a pre-masters course at the University of Brighton International College (UBIC)
  • you are an applicant for Brighton and Sussex Medical School
  • you are receiving funding from an external sponsor such as government, charity or private organisation
  • you are a graduate of the University of Brighton – please see our alumni postgraduate scholarships.

September 2027 terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to the September 2027 version of our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships:

  • Vice-Chancellor scholarships cannot be combined with the alumni postgraduate scholarships, scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.
  • Vice-Chancellor scholarships can be combined with: 
  • These scholarships can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees. It cannot be used for accommodation, living costs, travel or any other non-tuition fee purposes.
  • Individual final eligibility assessments are made at the offer letter issuance stage by the Admissions team. 
  • The university reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify fee status and funding source. Failure to provide evidence may result in withdrawal of the scholarship.
  • Scholarships and discounts cannot be deferred to a later intake or academic year. However, applicants may be eligible for consideration when reassessed, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the next academic cycle.
  • Awards may be withdrawn if:
    • The student withdraws or defers studies
    • The student is withdrawn by the university (eg for non-payment or non-attendance)
    • The student is reassessed as home fee status
    • The student becomes eligible for an alumni discount
    • The applicant if funded by an external sponsor (government, charity or private organisation).
  • Tuition fee refunds follow the university's standard refund policy.
  • The university reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw scholarship schemes at its discretion.

Need support?

If you have a question about our Vice-Chancellor postgraduate scholarship, you can contact our International Office by email on: InternationalOffice@brighton.ac.uk.

Next steps

Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships are automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria.

Your next steps to joining the University of Brighton:

  1. Accept your offer on Student View
  2. Pay your tuition fee deposit 
  3. Request your CAS by the deadline.

Contact our International Office

If you have any issues with paying your deposit or requesting your CAS, please email internationaloffice@brighton.ac.uk with your 8-digit student number and the details of your situation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these scholarships for other means? eg housing

No, these scholarships can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees.

Can these scholarships be combined with other scholarships or awards? 

For students joining us in January 2027, our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships can be combined with:

For students joining us in September 2027 or January 2028, our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships can be combined with: 

These scholarships cannot be combined with the alumni postgraduate scholarships, scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.

I have deferred my registration, can I use my scholarship for next year?

You will not be able to defer your scholarship to a different intake or academic year.

I've already completed a degree at the University of Brighton, am I eligible for these scholarships?

These Vice-Chancellor scholarships are for new students to the university only, but as an alumni you may be eligible for our alumni postgraduate scholarships.

When will I see the scholarship deducted?

International scholarships will not be applied to student accounts before 31 October for September starters, or 28 February for January starters. Therefore, your scholarship will not be reflected in your tuition fee balance before these dates.

Your scholarship will not count towards the first 50% instalment of your tuition fees, due on 31 October for September starters, or 28 February for January starters. Instead, the scholarship will be applied to the second 50% instalment, due on 31 January for September starters, or 31 May for January starters.