Fees and Funding
International Scholarships
Achieve your Ambitions.
Queen’s is committed to welcoming students from all over the world and helping them to achieve their ambitions.
The University’s International Scholarships and some external scholarships and funding opportunities are listed below.
Undergraduate Scholarships Taught Masters Scholarships Postgraduate Research Scholarships Country Specific Scholarships
Queen’s is ranked 200 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
Undergraduate Scholarships
International Office Undergraduate Scholarship
Open to all new international students enrolling onto a full-time undergraduate programme for a year one award of £2500 (fee rate 1) or £3000 (fee rate 2) (Including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3). No application necessary.
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship
Two awards to two new international students enrolling on a full-time undergraduate programme. Full tuition fees paid for all years of programme, up to a maximum of four years. (Including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3). Application necessary.
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
For Exchange and Study Abroad students returning to study on a full-time undergraduate programme at Queen's University Belfast. Exclusions apply. Awards a 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary. Apply here.
Queen's Family Scholarship
For children, sisters and brothers of Queen’s alumni and current students beginning a full duration course at Queen’s University Belfast. Exclusions apply. An award of 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary.
Early Bird Reward
For all new International Students enrolling onto a full-time undergraduate programme. Exclusions apply. Award of 10% discount on gross fees - may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. This award will be automatically awarded to those who meet the criteria.
Taught Masters Scholarships
International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
Open to all new international students enrolling onto a full-time postgraduate taught programme. Exclusions apply. Recipients will receive a year one award of £2000 (fee rate 1) or £3000 (fee rate 2). No application necessary.
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship
Two awards to two new international students enrolling on a full-time postgraduate taught programme, one of which will exclusively be a Queen's Management School Programme. Exclusions apply. Award covers full tuition fees for all years of programme, up to a maximum of two years. Application necessary.
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
For Queen's University alumni returning for full-time postgraduate taught study. For Exchange and Study Abroad students progressing to a full-time postgraduate taught programme. Exclusions apply. An award of 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary.
Queen's Family Scholarship
For children, sisters and brothers of Queen’s alumni and current students beginning a full duration course at Queen’s University Belfast. Exclusions apply. An award of 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary.
Early Bird Reward
All new International Students enrolling onto a full-time postgraduate taught programme in 2020. Exclusions apply. An award of 10% discount on gross fees - may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. Early Bird Award will be automatically awarded to those who meet the criteria.
Postgraduate Research Scholarships
International Office Postgraduate Research Scholarships
Open to all new International Students enrolling onto a full-time postgraduate research programme. Exclusions apply. Covers a year one award of £2500 (fee rate 1) or £3000 (fee rate 2). No application necessary.
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship
Award given to one new international student enrolling on a full-time postgraduate research programme. Exclusions apply. Full tuition fees will be paid for all years of programme, up to a maximum of three years. Application necessary.
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
For Queen's University alumni returning for full-time postgraduate research study. For Exchange and Study Abroad students progressing to a full-time postgraduate research programme. Exclusions apply. Award covers a 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary.
Queen's Family Scholarship
For children, sisters and brothers of Queen’s alumni and current students beginning a full duration course at Queen’s University Belfast. Exclusions apply. Award covers a 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1. Application necessary.
Early Bird Reward
All new International Students starting onto a full-time postgraduate research programme. Award covers a 10% discount on year 1 which may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. This award will be automatically given to those who meet the criteria.
CQC Queen's Scholar Award
Four awards are available for current CQC students about to graduate with a BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences or BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree, who intend progressing to a full-time Postgraduate Research programme. £9,000 total award per student (£3,000 discount on tuition fees per year, up to a maximum of three years).
Country Specific Scholarships & Funding
Worldwide Developing Countries Azerbaijan Canada Columbia India Indonesia Mexico Oman Pakistan Russia Saudi Arabia Turkey USA Vietnam
WORLDWIDE
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Scholarships are for Postgraduate Masters programmes and cover tuition fees, living allowances, airfare and other expenditure. Applications for 2020/2021 Chevening Scholarships are closed and will reopen in August 2020 for 2021/2022 opportunities.
Applications Deadline: See website for further details.
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Commonwealth Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time study at a UK university. Visit the website for more details including application information.
Application Deadline: See website for details
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses including the MSc Global Food Security at Queen's.
Application Deadline: See website for details
OFID Scholarships
The OFID Scholarship Award supports outstanding young individuals from developing countries so that they are able to pursue graduate studies in a development-related field. The scholarship covers tuition fees, flights, living allowance and other expenses.
Application Deadline: Usually May each year - See website for details
Wellcome - International Masters Fellowships
Wellcome support thousands of scientists and researchers in more than 70 countries. Various awards which can cover tuition fees, stipends and other costs. Visit the website for more details including application information.
Application Deadline: See website for details
AZERBAIJAN
Azerbaijan Ministry Scholarship
The Ministry of Azerbaijan offer full scholarships for PHD programmes to citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who wish to study in a top 500 prestigious universities, according to “Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings” and “Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai)”. See website for full details on the scholarship offering and PHD programmes included
Application Deadline: See website for details