The University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027 offers an £8,000 tuition-fee reduction to high-achieving international students pursuing eligible postgraduate study in the UK.
The award is designed for academically excellent international students who want to study a qualifying full-time master’s degree at the University of Dundee.
For the January 2027 intake, the scholarship provides an £8,000 reduction in tuition fees. The award is merit-based and is intended to help international students reduce the overall cost of studying at the University of Dundee. It is a tuition-fee scholarship rather than a fully funded award.
For postgraduate taught applicants, the scholarship is available to eligible international fee-paying students who hold an offer for an eligible full-time, on-campus taught master’s program.
The university requires the relevant program to meet its tuition-fee threshold for the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition-fee discount and does not provide a separate living-cost stipend.
Degree Level
The University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship is available for:
- Postgraduate taught master’s degrees
- Eligible full-time master’s programs
- On-campus postgraduate study
Applicants should check their chosen program’s scholarship eligibility before applying.
Available Subjects
Eligible applicants can choose from qualifying master’s programs offered by the University of Dundee.
Depending on the available programs, areas of study may include:
- Business
- Management
- Finance
- Economics
- Computing
- Information technology
- Data science
- Engineering
- Life sciences
- Environmental sciences
- Health sciences
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Education
- Law
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- International relations
- Other eligible postgraduate disciplines
Applicants should check the individual University of Dundee course page to confirm whether their chosen program qualifies.
Benefits
Successful postgraduate recipients receive:
- £8,000 tuition-fee reduction
- Reduced overall cost of studying at the University of Dundee
- Opportunity to study at a UK university with international recognition
The scholarship does not cover living expenses, accommodation, flights or other personal costs.
The £8,000 award is applied as a tuition-fee discount rather than paid directly to students as cash.
Eligible Nationalities
- The Global Excellence Scholarship is available to eligible international fee-paying students from a wide range of countries.
- The University of Dundee’s official scholarship listings show the Global Excellence Scholarship for applicants across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania and other regions. Pakistan is also listed among countries eligible for the January 2027 Global Excellence Scholarship.
- However, meeting the nationality requirement alone does not guarantee the scholarship. Applicants must also meet the academic, course, and fee-status requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Global Excellence Scholarship 2027, postgraduate applicants generally need to:
- Be classified as an international fee-paying student by the University of Dundee.
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time, on-campus taught master’s program.
- Meet the academic requirements for the chosen program.
- Have achieved a UK First Class Honours degree or equivalent qualification.
- Meet the required tuition-fee threshold for the selected postgraduate program.
- Be starting an eligible program in the applicable intake.
- Meet the University’s other scholarship conditions.
For postgraduate taught applicants, the University currently states that the program fee must be £22,250 or above. Academic equivalencies are determined by the University of Dundee.
Academic Requirement:
- Academic excellence is a central requirement of this scholarship.
- For postgraduate taught applicants, the University of Dundee currently specifies a UK First Class degree or equivalent qualification.
- International qualifications are assessed according to the University’s own equivalency requirements. Applicants should therefore check how their previous qualification compares with the required academic standard.
Important Scholarship Conditions:
The Global Excellence Scholarship cannot normally be combined with other University of Dundee scholarships, except for specific awards such as the Alumni Scholarship and Community Scholarship under the University’s stated conditions.
If an applicant receives multiple eligible Dundee scholarships, the combined value may be subject to the University’s maximum scholarship limit.
Students with a fully funded external scholarship will not receive the Global Excellence Scholarship as an additional award because their tuition fees are already fully covered.
Application Procedure
Applicants should follow these steps to be considered for the University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship.
Step 1: Choose an Eligible Master’s Program
- Visit the University of Dundee postgraduate course listings and select an eligible full-time, on-campus taught master’s program.
Step 2: Check the Entry Requirements
- Review the academic, English-language, and other admission requirements for the selected course.
Step 3: Check Scholarship Eligibility
- Make sure you meet the international fee-status, academic, and program requirements for the Global Excellence Scholarship.
Step 4: Apply to the University of Dundee
- Submit an application for admission to the selected master’s program and provide all required supporting documents.
Step 5: Receive an Offer
- Applicants must hold the required offer from the University of Dundee for an eligible program.
Step 6: Scholarship Consideration
- Eligible students are considered according to the University’s scholarship process. Applicants should follow any specific instructions provided with their offer or scholarship information.
Step 7: Accept the Scholarship
- Successful applicants must follow the University’s instructions for accepting the scholarship and meeting any applicable conditions.
Application Deadline:
For the January 2027 intake, the official closing date for the Global Excellence Scholarship is: 29 January 2027 at 23:59 UK time.
Applicants should not wait until the final day because they may also need to complete the University’s admission process and satisfy any course-specific requirements.
The University of Dundee also lists Global Excellence Scholarship opportunities for other intakes, so applicants should check the relevant scholarship page for their intended start date.
