Scholarships at Bangor University

For all international applicants who previously studied at Bangor University, those applicants and their immediate family members (spouse/siblings/children/grandchildren) are entitled to a tuition fee discount for any degree programme currently offered by Bangor University. 

Courses

• Available for all undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught courses.

Scholarship Amount

£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.

Eligibility

• You must be an international Bangor alumnus who has previously studied at Bangor University OR you must be a family member (spouse/siblings/children/grandchildren) of Bangor alumnus

• You must be self-funding or partially funded. Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to this Scholarship.

• Only open to students paying International Tuition Fee Levels.

Our Deans Scholarship is merit-based and aimed at students demonstrating academic excellence in their current or previous studies. It will be offered to students who have secured an A Grade/First-class average or equivalent, in their qualifying exams.  

Courses

• Available for all undergraduate courses starting in September 2026 and postgraduate taught courses starting in  January 2026, May 2026, and September 2026.

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility

A number of criteria will be taken into account when awarding this scholarship including Course Choice, Academic Performance, Personal Statement, Academic References, Skills and Experience, and Domicile. The scholarship will be awarded entirely at the University's discretion and is not guaranteed to each student.

• Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to these Scholarships.

•  The above scholarships are not open to UK applicants.

• The above scholarships are available for full-time on-campus courses only.

• The undergraduate scholarship is only open to students applying for a full 3 or 4-year degree on campus at Bangor University. It is not open to students with advanced entry into years 2 or 3 or partner students articulating into Year 2 or 3.

At Bangor University we understand that tuition fees and the cost of living can all add up for international students who are planning to study in the UK. So to help reduce your financial costs, we have introduced an International Scholarship, which may partially help fund your studies at Bangor University.

Courses

• Available for all undergraduate courses starting in September 2026 and postgraduate taught courses starting in January 2026, May 2026 and September 2026.

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility

• A number of criteria will be taken into account when awarding this scholarship including Course Choice, Academic Performance, Personal Statement, Academic References, Skills and Experience, Domicile. The scholarship will be awarded entirely at the University's discretion. 

• You must be self-funding or partially funded. Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to this Scholarship.

• Only open to students paying International Tuition Fee Levels.

At Bangor University we understand that tuition fees and the cost of living can all add up for international students who are planning to study in the UK. So to help reduce your financial costs, we have introduced the International Scholarship for students from South East Asia and Taiwan, which may partially help fund your studies at Bangor University.

Study level

Postgraduate Taught – A one year Masters course studied on a full time basis beginning in May 2025,  September 2025, or January 2026.

Scholarship Amount

£5,000

Eligible Countries

Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

Eligibility

• You must be self-funding or partially funded. Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to this Scholarship.
• Only open to students paying International Tuition Fee Levels.

Bangor University is proud to introduce our flagship Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for excellent International Students.

The University is looking to award the scholarship to students demonstrating academic excellence and notable achievements in their social and professional life. as well as in their extra-curricular activities. 

We are looking for students who will make a valuable contribution to all aspects of University life and whose values match the University's own: Ambition; Inclusivity; Integrity; Sustainability and Transformation. If you think that sounds like you – then we look forward to receiving your application!

Deadline

Scholarship Amount

Number of Scholarships

Eligibility

Undergraduate

• Excellent Academic Background – students who have already achieved or are predicted to achieve an A grade or equivalent in at least 50% of their subjects/courses PLUS.

• notable achievements in extra-curricular activities which could include a range of activities such as voluntary and community work; sporting excellence; excellence in the arts; leadership roles; fund-raising; representing their region or country in national or international conferences; quality work placements or proven entrepreneurship skills.

• The scholarship is only open to undergraduate students completing a full 3 or 4-year degree on campus at Bangor University. It is not open to students with advanced standing into years 2 or 3 or partner students articulating into Year 2 or 3.

Postgraduate Taught

• Excellent Academic Background – achieved or on course to achieve the equivalent of a UK 1st class Bachelors degree.

• Demonstrated commitment towards sustainable development in your own country and working towards supporting future generations. 

• You must be self-funding. Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to this Scholarship.

• Only open to students paying International Tuition Fee Levels. 

• The above scholarship is available for full-time on-campus courses only.

• Not open to students studying at Bangor University International College (BUIC).

• Not open to Non-graduating students e.g. Study Abroad.