Who is eligible
You must meet all of the below eligibility criteria:
- hold an offer for a full-time 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:
- 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 Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship:
- The Vice-Chancellor scholarship cannot be combined with scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.
- The Vice-Chancellor scholarship can be combined with:
- This scholarship is awarded as a £4,000 reduction on tuition fees across a standard three-year course. It is awarded as a £2,000 tuition fee reduction in your first year of study, followed by a £1,000 reduction in your second and third years.
- This scholarship 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 enrolment 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.
- A scholarship 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
Advanced entry and top-up student eligibility
If you are an advanced entry student entering directly into Year 2, you may receive the Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship. Provided you meet all of the eligibility criteria, you would receive a £2,000 tuition fee reduction in your first year (Year 2) and £1,000 reduction for your subsequent year (Year 3).
If you are joining the university for a top-up degree, you may receive the Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship as a single year tuition fee discount. Provided you meet all of the eligibility criteria, you would receive a £2,000 tuition fee reduction.
Important information: All advanced entry and top-up scholarship eligibility is subject to confirmation by the university and may vary by scheme and/or year of entry.
If you have a question about your eligibility for this scholarship as an advanced entry or top-up student, please contact our International Office on InternationalOffice@brighton.ac.uk
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 my scholarship for other means? eg housing
No, the scholarship 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 this scholarship?
If you currently reside in the UK on a temporary basis but you are a national of another country, you can receive the Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship, provided you meet all other eligibility criteria. We may request additional documents to confirm your eligibility.
Can this scholarship be combined with other scholarships or awards?
The Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarship can be combined with:
This scholarship cannot be combined with scholarships external to the university, or any scholarships/discounts granted by other University of Brighton departments.
Am I entitled to the scholarship if I enter straight on to the second-year of my course, or I'm studying a top-up degree?
If you are an advanced-entry undergraduate student entering directly into Year 2, you will be entitled to a £2,000 tuition fee discount for your first year, followed by a £1,000 discount for your second year (provided you meet all eligibility criteria).
Top-up degree students that meet all of the eligibility criteria are entitled to a discount of £2,000.
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.
When will I see the scholarship deducted?
The scholarship 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 were awarded a £2,000 scholarship for your first year, you will need to have paid £8,898, 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.
When will I see my VC scholarship deducted when I enter years 2 and 3 of my course?
Your second-year and third-year instalments of the VC scholarship will be applied in the same way as your first-year. The amount will be applied after 31 October, provided you have paid 50% of your tuition fee by the 31 October deadline. This will be 50% of the total fee amount before the scholarship has been deducted. For example, if your tuition fee for that year is £17,796 and the instalment of the VC scholarship for your second year is £1,000, you will need to have paid £8,898.
You will not see your scholarship reflected in your fee anywhere before 31 October. If you have a payment plan in place by credit/debit card to pay your tuition fees, 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.