Summary
The University of Southampton invites international students from around the world to apply for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degree scholarships for the 2027 academic intake. Southampton offers a diverse range of internal awards (such as the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Achievers Award and Global Excellence Scholarships) alongside prestigious external partnerships (including Chevening, Commonwealth, Marshall, Fulbright, and China Scholarship Council opportunities) to support international study across multiple academic disciplines.
Designation
- Undergraduate Scholar (Bachelor’s Degree)
- Postgraduate Taught Scholar (Master’s Degree)
- Postgraduate Research Fellow / PhD Candidate (Doctoral Degree)
Scholarship Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Host Institution | University of Southampton |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Funding Coverage | Partial to Full Funding / Tuition Fee Reductions & Living Support |
| Eligible Nationalities | All Nationalities (International Students) |
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Application Deadline | January 13, 2027 (18:00 UK Time) |
Research Area & Study Fields
Scholarships and academic programs cover various faculties and subjects, including:
- Engineering & Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, and Robotics
- Business & Management: Management, Finance, and Analytics
- Arts & Humanities: History, Literature, Languages, and Cultural Studies
- Medicine & Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Research, and Laboratory Medicine
- Social Sciences & Natural Sciences: Economics, Law, Environmental Sciences, and Physics
Location
- City/Region: Southampton, England
- Country: United Kingdom
Eligibility / Qualification
- Nationality: Open to all international candidates worldwide (some country-specific awards target applicants from India, China, Nigeria, Thailand, Vietnam, and the US).
- Academic Background:
- Undergraduate: High school completion equivalent to UK A-levels.
- Master’s: Recognized Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with strong academic merit.
- PhD: Relevant Master’s degree or high-standing Bachelor’s degree with a research proposal.
- Language Proficiency: Must meet the English band assigned to the chosen program. Accepted exams include:
- IELTS Academic / UKVI: 6.0+ overall (minimum 5.5 per component; course-dependent)
- Duolingo English Test: Minimum 120 overall
- PTE Academic: ~67 overall
- TOEFL iBT / Cambridge C1 Advanced / Cambridge C2 Proficiency / LanguageCert Academic / Trinity ISE
- Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Valid international passport
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
- Letters of recommendation / References
- Statement of purpose / Research proposal (for PhDs)
Scholarship Description
Southampton offers diverse funding streams to offset the cost of international study:
- Tuition Waivers & Grants: Awards like the Faculty of Arts and Humanities grant for US nationals offer up to £10,000 toward tuition fees, while other merit-based awards provide partial-to-full tuition relief.
- Global Excellence & Merit Awards: Automatically awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate applicants based on academic merit.
- External Partnerships: Joint funding via Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright, and CSC covering comprehensive tuition and living allowances.
- Estimated Cost Framework (Benchmark):
- Tuition: Undergraduate (~£26,200+/yr), Master’s (~£32,500–£35,000/yr), PhD (~£20,100–£27,300/yr).
- Living Costs: Approx. £12,000–£16,000+ per year (university accommodation ranges from £155 to £236 per week).
How to Apply
- Apply for Admission First:
- Undergraduate: Submit an application through the UCAS portal.
- Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD): Apply directly through the University of Southampton online application system.
- Identify Scholarship Type:
- Automatic Consideration: Awards like the Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship do not require a separate application and are awarded based on your admission file.
- Separate Application: Competitive awards and external sponsorships require a dedicated scholarship form submitted after receiving an admission offer.
- Submit Ahead of Deadlines: Apply as early as possible, as popular taught courses and PhD studentship funds may close once cohort capacities are filled.
Last Date for Apply
- General Scholarship & Admission Deadline: January 13, 2027 (18:00 UK Time)