International Fees & Scholarships

International student fees

There may be some exceptions to these fees - please check the course finder for the accurate fee for your chosen course.

International Fees 2024/2025

 

Non-Lab Based Fees

Lab Based Fees (FSE only)

Undergraduate

£14,950

£15,450

Postgraduate

£15,950

£16,450

Postgraduate with Professional Placement

£16,950

£17,450

MA Social Work

£12,400

N/A

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

International Scholarships Academic Year 2024/2025

Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton you could be eligible for the Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Value: £1,000 for achieving our standard entry criteria for each year of study on your chosen undergraduate programme

Or

£1,500 for achieving a minimum of BBB at A Level or equivalent for each year of study 

Or 

£2,000 for achieving a minimum of ABB at A Level or equivalent for each year of study 

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Students receiving any of the Lord Paul Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

  • Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

  • Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk 

Lord Paul Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship (First year of study only):

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton, you could be eligible for the Lord Paul Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Value: £1,000 for achieving a minimum of standard entry at Undergraduate Level 

Or

£1,500 for achieving a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent at Undergraduate Level

Or

£2,000 for achieving a minimum of 1st Class or equivalent at Undergraduate Level

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students receiving any of the Lord Paul Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts
  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

  • Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

  • Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk 

The University of Wolverhampton is pleased to announce the Global Opportunities Office Regional Awards. There are 20 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students from the following regions:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • East Asia and Pakistan
  • Europe
  • The Americas

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students must hold a minimum of ABB at A Level or equivalent

  • Students receiving any of the Regional Scholarships would not be eligible for any other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

  • Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

  • Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

How to apply

You will be required to support your application with a 500 word statement, on how you would benefit from this scholarship and how you would be an ambassador to the university. All applications will be assessed with consideration to the following: overall presentation; originality of thought; fluency in communication of ideas; evidence of motivation for study; ability to succeed and contribute to university life. 

Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

Applications closed 31st July 2024

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

These awards will be targeted at attracting students from key international schools globally, undertaking all three years of Undergraduate and to support the establishment of the University of Wolverhampton brand and to support diversification of the student population.

International School Scholarship Value: £1,000 per year – awarded automatically

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025 by 31st July 2024, or A Level results day.
  • Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
  • Awarded automatically for all 3 years of studies.
  • Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025
  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
  • Students receiving any of the International School Scholarship would also be eligible for the Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
  • Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship if you defer your entry
  • Applicants must be self-funding and not in receipt of a scholarship from an external source
  • The Global Opportunities Office reserves the right to amend the list based on the partnerships/discussion with the International Schools
  • Recipients are required to take part in out student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes, promoting the value of studying at the University of Wolverhampton

Alumni Scholarship (First year of study only):

Available for University of Wolverhampton graduates (including those from our partner institutions) for postgraduate taught on-site study only. 

If you have obtained a First or Second class degree with us and choose us for your postgraduate taught studies, you can receive between £2,000 and £3,000 dependant upon your results.

For postgraduate taught study only – payable for one year only. To be offered to University of Wolverhampton graduates from University of Wolverhampton and its partners.

Value: £2k for Second class honours

Or

£3k for First class achievement 

Eligibility Criteria:

Progressing students would not be eligible for any other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025

  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees

  • Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)

  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award

  • Discount not available for PGCE, CIM qualifications or integrated Master’s. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to combine with any other tuition fee discount, bursary or scholarship. 100% online courses are only eligible for a 10% discount. 

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

Please note this discount only applies to students who are enrolling to study at postgraduate level based at one of the University's UK campuses. The undergraduate award may have been studied either at the University or at any of our international partner institutions - where the undergraduate degree is a University of Wolverhampton Award only.

University of Wolverhampton Sanctuary Scholarship                                                              

Two scholarships are available a year for students who have sought refuge in the UK:

  • Undergraduate University of Wolverhampton Sanctuary Scholarship. Tuition Fee Waiver and Living Costs Bursary of £1,000 per year

  • Postgraduate (Taught) University of Wolverhampton Sanctuary Scholarship. Tuition Fee Waiver and Living Costs Bursary of £1,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria:

The following categories of applicant would be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

  • An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant** of an asylum seeker; OR
  • An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status
  • From another forced migrant background and not eligible to apply for Student Finance
  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025
  • These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
  • Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
  • Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)

**Spouses/ civil partners must have been the spouse/ civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

How to apply

Applications closed 31st July 2024

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

 

University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship is intrinsically linked to our Focus Sports (football, basketball, combat sports and netball); athletes outside of these sports are still considered and more favourably if their sport is recognised within the BUCS competitive framework.

Tier One Scholarship:    

  • Available to students competing at junior and senior international level. 
  • Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study

Tier Two Scholarship:    

  • Available to student athletes competing at a nationally recognised standard within their sport.
  • Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year for their course of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Athlete performance level is decided on a sport by sport basis but follows the below criteria;
    • International – Junior/ Senior
    • National – Junior/ Senior
    • County/ Regional league
  • Be able to demonstrate sporting achievements, particularly in BUCS representation
  • Be able to demonstrate a commitment to striving for personal excellence and act as a role model for other students
  • Be a registered and enrolled student at the University of Wolverhampton.
  • Provide supporting evidence with your application such as; sporting highlights and coach references
  • Adhere to all terms and conditions of the sports scholarship programme

How to apply

To apply for the WLV Sport Scholarship please complete the application form on our website: www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/wlv-sport/sport-scholarship/

Contact:

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk or sportsscholarships@wlv.ac.uk   

We are pleased to offer 20 University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM scholarship to undergraduate students in September 2024. The University is committed in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and empowering women worldwide in STEM subjects. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women and only 30% of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.

The Scholarship will take the form of a fee reduction that will apply for every year of your studies. There are 20 scholarships of £2,000 per year for students.

Awarded on a competitive basis. University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM: £2,000 per year

 Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme (area of STEM) at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2024/2025 by July 31st 2024, or A Level results day.
  • Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2024/2025
  • Applicants must be self-funding and not in receipt of a scholarship from an external source
  • Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
  • Applicant must be a woman or identify as a woman
  • Students receiving any of the University of Wolverhampton Women in STEM Scholarships would also be eligible for the Lord Paul UG Excellence Scholarship
  • Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship if you defer your entry
  • Recipients receiving this scholarship will be eligible to combine this with the University of Wolverhampton Lord Paul Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
  • Recipients are required to take part in student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes, promoting the value of studying at the University of Wolverhampton
  • Willingness to embody the UK higher education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities.

How to apply:
You will be required to submit a 500 word statement on “How would you promote STEM career and encourage other women to follow in your footsteps” this should include your plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country and demonstrate your plans for future contribution to capacity building and engagement through the benefits you achieved after graduating

Applications closed 31st July 2024

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk  

 

Partner Scholarships: Articulation progression, (Foundation Provider) progression and Sponsors

To be offered for each year of study

  • Value: £2,500

Ecole Superieure Des Technologies Industrielles Avancees (ESTIA) would receive an additional 20% off their fees, as an additional scholarship.

 

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be a permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year
  • Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). 
  • NOT be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, in your home country or elsewhere
  • Have support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed) Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi ,Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Find out more about Commonwealth PhD solutions here 

  

Applications are currently closed 

The University of Wolverhampton is offering three Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the academic year 2024/25:

  • MBA International
  • MSc Advanced Technology Management
  • Master’s in public health (MPH)

Applications closed at 16.00 (GMT) 14th December 2023.

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person

  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year

  • Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).  The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree.  If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study.

  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth Master's scholarships

How to apply

Important: you will need to complete the University of Wolverhampton’s online application form as well as the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS).  There is no application fee. 

Step 1: Complete the University of Wolverhampton online application, The link to the application form is on the following web pages:

IMBA - International MBA International Business Administration - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

MSc Advanced Technology Management (Sustainability): https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/msc-advanced-technology-management-sustainability/

Master of Public Health: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/mph-public-health/

Step 2: In the further information section of our application form, you will need to

    • Indicate that you are applying for a CSC scholarship
    • Outline your academic ability to perform at Masters level
    • Outline the potential impact of studying public health on the development of your home country.

We look forward to receiving your application form in due course.

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

Split site scholarships are for:

  • 12 months study at a UK university as part of an applicant’s doctoral studies in their home country, 

  • Applicants who are registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country

  • Study at a UK university with which your home university has an established institutional or departmental link

  • Study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC.

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji ,The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa. Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth split-site scholarships

 

 

Applications are currently closed 

You can start to prepare your application by viewing all necessary information, including eligibility, on the Chevening website: Who can apply? | Chevening

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Scholarship covers:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Return flights
  • Stipend for living expenses

For further information on Chevening Scholarships, please visit the Chevening website www.chevening.org

The University of Wolverhampton does not manage the following external scholarships, they are managed by external organisations and as such applications for these scholarships should be made directly through their websites (links below).  

They have their own application processes and the closing dates are often different from the university's application deadlines. Information and application criteria about each of the scholarships can be found on the individual websites.