UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of the Arts London

The UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship gives a £10,000 tuition fee waiver to students from developing countries. You must be enrolled on a full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL's six Colleges, starting in the 2026 academic year. The award reduces your tuition costs but does not cover living expenses or other fees.

• Host: University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
• Level: Taught master's (Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc)
• Value: £10,000 tuition fee waiver
• Number of awards: Up to 288 for the 26/27 academic year
• Target group: Ordinary residents of low income economy countries
• Deadlines: 27 March 2026 (Round 1) and 26 June 2026 (Round 2)
• Course start: August 2026

This scholarship suits students from low income economy countries who have an offer for a taught master's course at UAL and need help with tuition. It is not for those who already hold a UK postgraduate taught qualification or an equivalent. If you are planning a practice-based or research master's in any subject at UAL, this award could reduce your fees.

University of the Arts London, United Kingdom

Any full-time or part-time taught Master's course at one of UAL's six Colleges starting in 2026. The course must lead to a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc qualification.

Up to 288 scholarships are available for the 26/27 academic year.

Students who are ordinarily resident in one of the low income economy countries. See the official website for the full list of eligible countries.

The scholarship provides a £10,000 tuition fee waiver for a full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL's Colleges and Institutes. The waiver is applied to your tuition fees; it does not cover living costs, travel, or other expenses.

Criteria 1: You must hold an offer to study a full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL's 6 Colleges and Institutes starting in 2026/27.

• Your course must offer either a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes or MSc qualification.
• You are not eligible to apply if you already hold a UK postgraduate taught qualification (or one at an equivalent level) from studies undertaken in the UK or abroad.

Criteria 2: You need to qualify for the Overseas category of tuition fee status. Read more about Postgraduate Tuition Fees.

Criteria 3: You have achieved, or are predicted to achieve, an upper second-class honours degree or above at undergraduate level. Recognised equivalent qualifications are also accepted. To check your eligibility, read the International Academic Qualifications Equivalency (PDF 1,015 KB).

Criteria 4: You must provide a personal statement as part of your scholarship application which responds to the following questions (maximum 350 words per question):

• Please tell us about how your achievements and experience gained both within and outside of school/university demonstrate your suitability for this award.
• Please tell us how you intend to use the qualification you will be gaining to support your future plans
• What contribution do you intend to make to university life whilst studying? How do you feel being part of the UAL community will help you in achieving your career aspirations?

Applications are currently closed.

You will need to hold an offer for your postgraduate course before applying for this scholarship. Once you've received an offer on a qualifying course, the 'my funding' page on your UAL Applicant portal will be updated to display application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for. For autumn 2026, there are two deadlines: 27 March 2026 (Round 1) and 26 June 2026 (Round 2).

In order to apply for the scholarship, you will need to be holding an offer on an eligible course. It is recommended that you make a course application as soon as possible in order to receive an offer with enough time to apply for the scholarship.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship? Students who are ordinarily resident in a low income economy country, hold an offer for a taught master's course at UAL starting in 2026/27, qualify for Overseas fee status, and have (or are predicted) an upper second-class honours degree or above.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides a £10,000 tuition fee waiver for a full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL's Colleges and Institutes.
• How many scholarships are available? Up to 288 scholarships are available for the 26/27 academic year.
• When is the deadline? For autumn 2026, there are two deadlines: 27 March 2026 (Round 1) and 26 June 2026 (Round 2).
• How do I apply? First, apply for a course and receive an offer. Then, the 'my funding' page on your UAL Applicant portal will show application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for. You must submit the scholarship application through that portal.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your personal statement early, answering each question directly and within the word limit.
• Gather your academic transcripts and proof of English language ability (if required) in advance.
• Apply for your course as soon as possible to ensure you have an offer before the scholarship deadline.
• Check that you meet the eligibility criteria, including fee status and previous qualifications, before applying.