University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship 2027 (UK) — Full Guide

An £8,000 tuition discount for international master's students — no separate application needed.

The University of Dundee's Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate award gives international students starting a taught master's degree in January 2027 an £8,000 reduction on their tuition fees. There's no separate scholarship form to fill out — Dundee assesses every eligible applicant automatically as part of the standard admissions process.

What the Scholarship Covers

• Award value: £8,000 off tuition fees for an eligible taught master's programme
• This is a fee discount, not a cash payment — it reduces what you owe the university but does not cover living costs, visa fees, the Immigration Health Surcharge, or travel
• If your programme runs longer than 12 months full-time and charges a full eligible tuition fee each year, the discount can apply in every year of study, not just the first

Who Can Apply

• [ ] Hold, or be on track to hold, a first-class UK honours degree or its recognised international equivalent
• [ ] Be classified as an international fee-paying student, as confirmed in your offer letter
• [ ] Hold an offer for a full-time, on-campus taught master's programme starting in January 2027
• [ ] Your chosen programme must charge eligible tuition of at least £22,250 — check the specific course page, as fee levels vary by school
• [ ] Meet the English language requirement for your specific course (see below)

There's no restriction on subject area — eligible programmes span business, computing, engineering, law, health sciences, psychology, design, and more, as long as the course meets the tuition threshold and start date above.

English Language Requirements

Requirements vary slightly by test, and by course — always check your specific programme page, since fields like medicine, dentistry, health, and social work often set higher thresholds. As a general guide for most taught master's programmes:

Test results generally need to be no older than two years at course start. Some applicants may qualify through a medium-of-instruction letter instead of a formal test, depending on their prior education and country.

Documents You'll Need

• [ ] Completed course application (this doubles as your scholarship application)
• [ ] Valid passport
• [ ] Academic transcripts
• [ ] Degree certificate (or confirmation your final result is pending)
• [ ] CV/resume
• [ ] Any programme-specific supporting documents requested by admissions

How the Automatic Assessment Works

1. Apply for your chosen master's programme through the University of Dundee's application portal
2. Submit your transcripts and degree certificate alongside your application — the sooner you upload your final (not predicted) results, the sooner admissions can confirm your eligibility
3. Admissions reviews your qualification against the first-class-equivalent standard as part of processing your course application
4. If eligible, the scholarship is confirmed and detailed in your offer, viewable through Dundee's eVision applicant portal
5. Check your official offer letter carefully to confirm the £8,000 award is listed before finalising any financial plans

Common Reasons Applicants Miss Out

• Choosing an online-only course or one below the £22,250 tuition threshold
• Submitting predicted rather than final grades with no follow-up once results are confirmed
• Not meeting Dundee's first-class-equivalent standard
• Holding another scholarship that can't be combined with this one
• Leaving supporting documents incomplete at the time admissions reviews the application

Key Dates

Application deadline: 29 January 2027, 23:59 UK time, for the January 2027 intake Since teaching for this intake starts in mid-January, applying only weeks before the deadline leaves little room for admissions processing, visa (CAS) issuance, and UK Student visa approval — international applicants should aim to apply several months ahead.

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Disclaimer: Scholarship terms, tuition thresholds, and English requirements are set by the University of Dundee and may be updated. Always confirm current details on the official University of Dundee scholarships page before applying. This guide is for general informational purposes only.