Funding for international (including EU) students

There are a number of funding sources that you can apply for to help with the cost of course fees and living expenses. The funding available often depends on your personal circumstances and on the course you plan to study.

Top tip - You should apply for funding as soon as possible. To be eligible for most scholarships you will need to hold an offer of a place.

Fee discount for York graduates

If you've completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.

University scholarships

The following competitive scholarships are available to students who pay tuition fees at the overseas rate. If you're unsure whether you're classed as a UK or international student for fee purposes, check your fee status.

These awards are for 2021/22 entry. Scholarships for 2022/23 entry will be confirmed in the autumn.

UK government Masters loans

£11,570. If you're starting a postgraduate course from September 2021, you may be entitled to a government-backed loan.

Departmental and alumni scholarships

We also offer some department-funded scholarships, as well as awards made possible thanks to the generous donations of York alumni and donors.

Additional scholarships are likely to be confirmed throughout the year.

Department	Scholarships/awards
Archaeology	Department of Archaeology funding opportunities
Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies	Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies bursaries
Centre for Medieval Studies	Centre for Medieval Studies scholarships
Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies	Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies scholarships
Chemistry	Department of Chemistry funding opportunities
English and Related Literature	Department of English and Related Literature funding opportunities
Electronic Engineering	Department of Electronic Engineering scholarships
History	Department of History funding opportunities
History of Art	Department of History of Art funding opportunities
Hull York Medical School	Hull York Medical School Graduate Scholarship
Management	The York Management School scholarships and funding
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media	Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media funding opportunities

Other funding options:

Find funding for your country: funding for specific countries is sometimes available
British Council (study-uk.britshcouncil.org): provides a useful resource for funding
US Direct Loan: US citizens can apply for Direct Loans to study in the UK
Marshall Scholarships (marshallscholarship.org): funding for US students to study in the UK
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) scholarships (cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk): opportunities for Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK
Open Society Foundations (opensocietyfoundation.org): grants, scholarships and fellowships
University Scholarship Search: scholarship search run by foreignstudents.com

Student money saving tips

Create a budget

"Make a weekly budget including food, transport, going out, etc, and try to stick to it. It’s not easy and you might slip up at the beginning, but in the long run you’ll save lots of money."

Get a part-time job

"I work part-time at the University as a Student Ambassador and that suits my schedule quite well. I can pick and choose my hours and do more during the holidays."

Plan your food and drink

"There are lots of ways to save money through changing your food and drink habits. Making your own packed lunch each day can save huge amounts of money. I would also recommend taking your own coffee and tea bags to the library– there’s a hot water dispenser so you can make your own hot drinks."

Zaki, LLM Legal and Political Theory