University College London is globally acknowledged to offer an exceptional educational experience to all students, irrespective of their academic background, choice of degree, and nationality. For international students, the annual tuition fees for UCL degree course is around 25,000 GBP.

To financially assist incoming students, especially international students, it offers UCL scholarships, employment, and bursaries. Since the university offers international students with a wide range of on-campus employment opportunities, the University College London scholarships are numbered.

The majority of UCL scholarships for international students on UK student visa are awarded in partnership with external organizations.

UCL Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs

At the undergraduate level, there are 26 University College London scholarships available to incoming students. Of these, international students are entitled to only 8 UCL scholarships. These include,

  • Denys Holland Scholarship (5,000 GBP/year)
  • UPC Progression Scholarships (5,000 GBP/year)
  • UCL Hong Kong Scholarships Fund (5,000 GBP)
  • UPCE Progression Scholarship (5,000 GBP/year)

However unfortunately, none of the 8 scholarships are available to Indian students commencing their undergraduate studies at UCL.

UCL Scholarships for Postgraduate Programs

To postgraduate students, University College London offers scholarships in partnership with organizations such as British Council. At present, there are 31 UCL scholarships available to international students commencing doctorate and masters programs at University College London.

Out of the 31 scholarships, Indian students are entitled to only 3 scholarship programs, namely, Commonwealth Scholarships, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, and British Chevening Scholarships. All these scholarships offer varying benefits including tuition fees and stipend to cover travel and accommodation in the UK.

Details of all these UCL scholarships are given below:

  • Chevening Scholarship: Available to both graduate taught and graduate research students, Chevening Scholarship program recognizes outstanding students and potential leaders from across the world.
    • Benefits: The university offers a 20% tuition fee waiver
    • Eligibility: At least 65% in previous qualification; IELTS score 6.5+ or equivalent; 2+ years of work experience
    • Application Process: Completion of a country-specific scholarship application.
  • Commonwealth UK Scholarships: The scholarship program is designed to support students belonging to commonwealth countries such as Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, etc.
    • Benefits: Thesis grant, tuition fees, travel expenses; monthly expenses.
    • Eligibility: 65% in Science & 60% in Social Science; below 40 years of age; member of eligible country for Commonwealth scholarships
    • Application Process: Applications to be made via National Nominating agency.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship: Applicable to the students, from commonwealth countries, commencing masters degree in UK.
    • Benefits: Tuition fees, approved airfare, living expenses, thesis grant
    • Eligibility: above 75% in previous academic qualifications; not sponsored; citizen for Commonwealth countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
    • Application Process: Complete the Commonwealth Shared scholarship application before December 18.

Prospective students belonging to other countries can use the search tool established to find relevant UCL scholarships.