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Automatic scholarships for outstanding international undergraduate students.

At the University of Nottingham, we believe excellence deserves reward. If you achieve AAA grades or your international equivalent, you will automatically be awarded a scholarship of £5,000 to be deducted from your first year tuition fees.

Enrol. Confirm grades. Automatically receive £5,000 scholarship. No scholarship application needed.

Eligibility

You must:

  • be an international fee-paying student
  • be starting year one of a full undergraduate degree programme (RQF level 4) that is UK campus-based (excludes Bachelor programmes in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Medicine or Foundation Year) 
  • have achieved AAA grades or international equivalent, assessed at the point of successful admission
  • be self-funded, and not in receipt of any other University award or sponsorship by an external body

The university reserves the right of awarding scholarships and some exceptions may apply. See full terms and conditions.

Students progressing to the University from Kaplan (University of Nottingham International College or Digital Pathways) are not eligible for this scholarship scheme. However, students may be eligible for Kaplan - University of Nottingham specific scholarships.

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Your scholarship goes further in Nottingham

Nottingham is one of the UK’s most affordable student cities. Most students spend between £800 and £1,200 per month, including accommodation, food, and transport. With your scholarship award, you’ll have extra flexibility to enjoy even more of what Nottingham offers.

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Each campus has excellent sports facilities. If you are staying in halls, then your membership is automatic. Otherwise you can join separately.

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Our student societies offer a wide range of activities. These are a great way to keep up with an interest, try something new, and make friends.

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Nottingham is located in the East Midlands. It's a great place to base yourself if you want to travel to other parts of the country too.

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Nottingham is great for arts, culture, shopping and food. There are also numerous places of interest to visit beyond the city limits.

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