To provide a funding source to international students undertaking their higher studies in UK, the University of York has organized the International Masters Achievement Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026.
The funding program is open to international (including EU) students who hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of York
The University of York is a public collegiate research university located in York, England, established in 1963. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities and is known for its high academic standards, research excellence, and a distinctive collegiate system with eleven colleges. The university campus spans about 500 acres and integrates natural elements like lakes and wildlife. It has around 20,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad range of subjects across more than thirty departments.
The University of York Information
Established in 1963, The University of York is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of York (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of York is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of York offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: Open to international (including EU) students.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any full-time postgraduate taught program offered by the University of York, except for ineligible courses such as Hull York Medical School, MSc Nursing (Mental Health/Adult), MA Public Policy (Mundus MAPP), LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2), online/distance learning, and research programs.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by 28 August 2026.
- Be paying fees at the overseas rate (fee assessment must be completed by 28 August 2026).
- Intend to study a full-time postgraduate taught course.
- Not hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or be fully sponsored.
Students enrolled in ineligible programs or part-time, distance, or partnership courses are not eligible.
Application Process
No formal application is required. All eligible postgraduate taught students who hold an offer at York will automatically be considered for the scholarship. They must take admission in an postgraduate degree at the university. A panel of senior staff at the University will select the successful candidates.