Deans' Global Talent Awards

Our Deans' Global Talent Awards are granted to eligible international undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic potential. The awards provide a £1,500 tuition fee reduction across a standard three-year course.

These awards are granted as a £500 tuition fee reduction in each year of study on a standard three-year undergraduate degree in any of our academic schools, excluding Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

They can be combined with our Vice-Chancellor international scholarships to offer eligible students a total discount of £5,500 across a standard three-year course. 

You do not need to apply, this will be awarded to you if you meet the eligibility criteria and any associated deadlines. Details about the eligibility criteria can be found below. 

View the eligibility criteria

Award information

Eligibility criteria

You must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:

  • hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate 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 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 2026
  • pay 50% of your tuition fees (before the scholarship has been applied) by the applicable tuition fee payment deadline.

You will not be eligible if: 

  • your course is an MPharm
  • 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 foundation certificate or international year one 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.

Terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to the undergraduate Deans' Global Talent Awards:

  • The Deans' Global Talent Awards cannot be combined with scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.
  • The Deans' Global Talent Awards can be combined with the undergraduate Vice-Chancellor scholarships.
  • The Deans' Global Talent Awards cannot be combined with:
    • undergraduate USA Scholars' Awards
    • Agent Channel Awards
    • Overseas Partner Awards.
  • These awards are granted as a £1,500 reduction on tuition fees across a standard three-year course. They are awarded as a £500 tuition fee reduction in each year of study.
  • These awards can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees. They cannot be used for accommodation, living costs, travel or any other non-tuition fee purposes.
  • Advanced entry and top-up degree students may receive these awards (provided they meet all other eligibility criteria).
  • 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 these scholarships 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.
  • 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

Next steps

Our undergraduate Deans' Global Talent Awards are awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria.

Your next steps to joining the University of Brighton:

  1. Accept your offer on UCAS or Student View
  2. Pay your tuition fee deposit
  3. Apply for your CAS by the deadline.

Contact our International Office

If you have any issues with taking your next steps, please email our International Office on InternationalOffice@brighton.ac.uk with your 8-digit student number and the details of your situation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these awards for other means? eg housing

No, these Deans' Global Talent Awards can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees.

I'm an international student currently residing in the UK. Am I eligible for these awards?

If you currently reside in the UK on a temporary basis but you are a national of another country, you can receive these Deans' Global Talent Awards, provided you meet all other eligibility criteria. We may request additional documents to confirm your eligibility.

Can these awards be combined with other scholarships or awards? 

The undergraduate Deans' Global Talent Awards can be combined with the undergraduate Vice-Chancellor scholarship. 

These awards cannot be combined with:

These Deans' Global Talent Awards cannot be combined with scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.

Am I entitled to these awards if I enter straight on to the second-year of my course, or I'm studying a top-up degree? 

Yes, you may receive an undergraduate Deans' Global Talent Award provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.

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

You will not be able to defer these awards to a different intake or academic year.

When will I see these awards deducted?

These Deans' Global Talent Awards will be applied after 31 October, provided you have paid 50% of your tuition fee by the 31 October deadline. Your payment will be 50% of the total fee amount before the scholarship has been deducted. 

For example, if your tuition fee is £17,796 and you are entitled to the Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship and a Deans' Global Talent Award, the total fee reduction for your first year would be £2,500. You will need to have paid £8,898 by the 31 October deadline, inclusive of your deposit (if required).

You will not see your scholarship reflected in your fee anywhere before 31 October. If you have a payment plan in place to pay your tuition fee by credit/debit card, the Finance department will update your plan with the new figures after 31 October and email a new schedule to you, where you will be able to see that your final payment instalment has been reduced.