Scholarships, Bursaries & Discounts
Students have to be studying full-time to be eligible for any of the scholarships and bursaries. These scholarships and bursaries do not apply to our graduate entry Medicine MBChB course.
Please note that only one scholarship, bursary or discount can be redeemed by each student with the exception of the early payment discount which can be added to any other amount.
International (Non-EU) Merit Based Scholarship – Undergraduate
Depending on your academic achievement you are automatically awarded a scholarship on full-time programmes, please see the table below for more information.
| Criteria | Amount (£) |
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• 144 UCAS points or equivalent
• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 1st Class
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3,000 For each year of study with progression
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• 128 UCAS points or equivalent
• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 2:1
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2,000 For each year of study with progression
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• 112 UCAS points or equivalent
• Direct entry with grades equivalent to 2:2
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1,000 For each year of study with progression
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International (Non-EU) Merit Based Scholarship – Postgraduate
Depending on your academic achievement you are automatically awarded a scholarship on full-time programmes, please see the table below for more information.
| Criteria | Amount (£) |
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• UK 1st Class Honours or 2:1, or equivalent
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3,000 For each year of study with progression (up to 4 years for Postgraduate Research Programme)
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• UK 2:2 or equivalent
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2,000 For each year of study with progression (up to 4 years for Postgraduate Research Programme)
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Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
The University awards scholarships of £1,000 to eligible undergraduate students in their second and third year of a degree course at the University. Students do not apply for these scholarships as they are awarded to eligible students who achieve 120 credits at Grade A- or higher during the 22/23 academic year.
Sports Scholarship
If you have an outstanding record of achievement in a particular sport and want to combine this talent with study at a university with a proven reputation, then you may be eligible for a sports scholarship at Worcester. Our sports scholarships and bursaries represent a very special partnership with some of the region’s top sports teams, including Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC), Worcester Hockey Club and Worcester Wolves Basketball Club.
Visit the Sports Scholarships page for more details.
Alumni Loyalty Bursary
University of Worcester EU and non-EU graduates who have successfully completed a BA, BSc or LLB award and then move on to a full-time Masters or PhD course at Worcester will receive a 20% discount on their tuition fees if they apply without the help of an agent.
Family/Sibling Bursary
Family/Sibling bursary is available to the sibling, spouse or child of someone who is either currently studying on, or has graduated from, a full-time course at the University of Worcester. The eligible applicants will receive a 15% discount on their tuition fees if they apply without the help of an agent.
Early Payment Discount
A £500 early payment discount is available to International (non-EU) students who pay full tuition fees to the University by 30th September (for September starters) or 31st January (for January starters).
Study Abroad Discount
A 15% study abroad discount is available to International (non-EU) students from a partner University studying an undergraduate full-time course for one year or one semester.