About
Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programs across multiple academic disciplines. Recognized as Modern University of the Year 2025, Northumbria is ranked in the top 25 for research power in the UK and has achieved Gold for student outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework. The university has a global footprint with partnerships across 17 institutions in 10 countries and an alumni network of over 277,000 graduates in 178 countries worldwide.
Funding Opportunities
Northumbria Support Bursary
The Northumbria Support Bursary is a financial support program for UK/Home students applying to study at Northumbria University on a Full-Time Undergraduate course in the academic year 2026/27. Successful students will receive £1,500 per year, paid in instalments throughout years one, two and three, to a total of £4,500. This additional support is designed to help students focus on their studies and assist with budgeting. The bursary is automatically awarded to all self-funded students who meet the eligibility criteria. The bursary is specifically targeted at students currently studying at six designated institutions in the North East of England during the 2025/26 academic year who are expected to complete in Summer 2026. These institutions include Middlesbrough College, City of Sunderland College, East Durham College, Bede Sixth Form College, Hartlepool College of Further Education, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College. Students do not need to apply for the bursary as eligibility checks are carried out post-enrolment and qualified students are automatically awarded. The bursary is paid as bank transfers in three instalments: 25% by the end of November, 25% by the end of February, and 50% by the end of May each academic year.
2026/27 Postgraduate UK International Scholarship
The Northumbria UK International Scholarship is designed to support international postgraduate taught students who have completed their undergraduate degree in the United Kingdom. This scholarship awards £3,000 as a fee discount to eligible students joining Northumbria University in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarship recognizes international students with 'Overseas' or 'EU' fee status who are currently studying a Level 6 Undergraduate Degree at a UK-based institution. It is available for full-time postgraduate taught courses at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus and is automatically applied, requiring no separate application. This initiative aims to encourage international students already studying in the UK to continue their educational journey with Northumbria University and be prepared to take on tomorrow's challenges.
2026/27 Undergraduate UK International Scholarship
The UK International Scholarship is designed for international students who are currently studying in the UK and wish to pursue undergraduate studies at Northumbria University. This scholarship awards students who join at Level 4 (first year of an undergraduate degree) or with advanced entry to Level 5 and Level 6 a £3,000 tuition fee discount. Students will also receive £2,000 in subsequent years, up to a total of £7,000. The scholarship is applied automatically as a fee discount for eligible students who are self-funded and meet all course requirements. Students must be currently studying specific UK-based qualifications such as A Level 3 International Foundation Programme, Level 4 International Year One programme, or Level 5 HND or Foundation Degree. The scholarship is available exclusively for full-time undergraduate students starting at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus in September 2026.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 15
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- northumbria.ac.uk
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