125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students 2025

In 2025, as we celebrate 125 years of University status by Royal Charter, we are proud to mark this milestone by investing in the future of global education. One of the ways we are doing this is through our prestigious 125th Anniversary Scholarships, offering £5,000 to international students who choose to pursue their Masters degree with us at the University of Birmingham in September 2025.

• Table of Content
• About University of Birmingham
• 125th Anniversary Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of 125th Anniversary Scholarships
• Requirements for 125th Anniversary Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham (founded in 1828 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery) and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research uni... continue reading

125th Anniversary Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of 125th Anniversary Scholarships

£5,000 scholarships for international students studying with us in September 2025.

Requirements for 125th Anniversary Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You must apply for and receive an offer to study a taught Masters degree at the University of Birmingham (UK campus) for the 2025/26 academic year.
• You must be domiciled in one of the selected countries listed below.
• You must be classified as an overseas fee payer for tuition purposes by the University.
• You must start your studies in September or October 2025 on a full-time programme delivered at the University’s UK campus.
• The 125th Anniversary Scholarship is available for eligible MSc programmes at Birmingham Business School, following the same criteria and countries as the main scholarship. Once an offer is accepted and the admission deposit is paid, the scholarship is secured, with confirmation sent separately later via email. Excluded programmes include the MBA, MSc Management, MSc Marketing, and MSc International Business. The University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship offer to new applicants and offer holders at any time, so early application is advised. Please check the website regularly for updates.
• Students in receipt of a full tuition fee scholarship from an external organisation are not eligible. If the University becomes aware that a student is fully sponsored by a third-party organisation (i.e., an organisation is providing a scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees), the student will be disqualified from receiving the 125th Anniversary Scholarship. If the scholarship has already been awarded, it will be withdrawn. Please ensure you accurately declare your funding source during enrolment.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered for our £5,000 125th Anniversary Scholarship, no separate scholarship application is required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the scholarship will automatically be deducted from your tuition fees. Simply pay your admission deposit by the deadline stated in your offer letter and accept your offer to study with us.

For more details, visit University of Birmingham scholarship webpage