About
Brunel University of London is one of the UK's foremost technical universities with a rich history of world-leading research, innovation and teaching excellence. The university provides students with an outstanding, research-led education that sets them up to excel in their future careers. As a member of the University of London federation and ranked among the top 3 most international universities in the UK, Brunel is renowned for its world-class research with global impact across multiple disciplines.
Funding Opportunities
Asylum Seeker Fee Waiver
Brunel University of London offers the Asylum Seeker Fee Waiver to support applicants who are still seeking asylum in the UK. The fee waiver provides a substantial reduction in tuition fees by reducing the overseas tuition fee to match the home tuition fee rate for the chosen course. This waiver is available for Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, and Postgraduate Research applicants starting in the 2026/27 academic year. No separate application is required as all students are automatically considered based on information supplied in their course application and a completed fee status assessment. The fee waiver will be applied once for each eligible level of study, subject to normal progression criteria having been met. The reduction applies only to tuition fees and not to additional fees such as resubmission, repeat modules, or re-sit fees. Recipients must hold an ongoing UK asylum application and provide their Application Registration Card (ARC) or other official evidence as part of their application.
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is available for students on Postgraduate Taught (PGT) courses at Brunel University of London who are self-funding their studies, paying Home fees and have obtained a First-Class undergraduate degree from a UK University or the equivalent of a UK First Class degree from an EU institution. The scholarship provides a discount of 15% off tuition fees per year and is awarded automatically to all applicants that meet the eligibility criteria. No separate application is required beyond the regular course application. The scholarship is available for full-time, part-time, distance learning and online learning students on taught Master's programmes, including MBA and MRes programmes. An unlimited number of awards are available to all qualifying students.
Brunel Graduate Discount
The Brunel Graduate Discount offers a 15% fee reduction for all Brunel alumni across postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses. Students who are alumni of Brunel University of London will automatically qualify for this Graduate Discount when they progress to study a postgraduate course. The discount is available for self-funding applicants who have previously studied at Brunel University of London and graduated with their intended award, who register for any subsequent degree programme. The discount is automatically assessed once alumni hold an offer of a place and is applied to their student record at the point of registration without requiring a separate application.
The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award
The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award offers a £6,000 tuition fee reduction for self-funded international students enrolling in postgraduate taught (PGT) or MRes courses at Brunel University of London. This award is designed to support outstanding applicants with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent internationally recognized undergraduate qualification. The fee reduction is applied automatically - no separate application is required. Students must meet eligibility criteria including achieving a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, holding an offer for a postgraduate taught or MRes course starting in January 2026, September 2026, or January 2027, and paying the £5,000 course deposit by specified deadlines. The award is applied each year for a maximum of one year for full-time courses and two years for full-time courses that run over two years. Recipients may be asked to serve as university ambassadors, participating in campus tours, open days, and marketing activities.
Brunel University Sports Scholarships Programme 2026/27
Brunel University London's elite sport programme offers sports scholarships to outstanding student athletes competing at the highest levels of their sporting disciplines. The scholarship package provides funding up to £3,000 per academic year along with comprehensive support services. The programme is designed to benefit talented students ranging from world-class performance level competing internationally through to English Schools Champions. Awards are structured in tiers including Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels for team sports, with Gold awarded to athletes at major international senior competitions, Silver for junior international level, and Bronze for national level competitors. For individual sports such as athletics, scholarships include an initial award plus performance-based rewards linked to success at BUCS Championships, with medals earning between £500-£1,000. Priority is given to students competing in Athletics, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, and Futsal, though other sports including Badminton, Canoeing/Rowing, Golf, Hockey, Judo, Olympic Weightlifting, Swimming, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Women's Football are also considered. The scholarship includes access to world-class training facilities including an Indoor Athletics Centre and Strength & Conditioning area, sport psychology support, free weekly physiotherapy sessions, athlete-friendly on-campus accommodation, scholarship kit, and a support package worth over £500.
Postgraduate International Bursary
The International Bursary offers a £4,000 fee reduction for self-funded international students across postgraduate taught (PGT) courses starting in January 2026, September 2026 or January 2027 at Brunel University of London. This award is designed to support applicants with a UK 2:2 or equivalent internationally recognised undergraduate qualification, empowering students to advance their education. The bursary is applied as a tuition fee reduction each year for a maximum of one year for full-time courses and two years for full-time courses running over two years. There is no separate application required - eligible students are automatically considered when they meet the academic criteria and have paid their £5,000 course deposit. The fee reduction will be confirmed in January for courses starting in January and in September for courses beginning in September, subject to applicants meeting all conditions stated in their offer.
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is available for students on Postgraduate Taught (PGT) courses at Brunel University of London who are self-funding their studies, paying Home fees and have obtained a First-Class undergraduate degree from a UK University or the equivalent of a UK First Class degree from an EU institution. The scholarship provides a 15% discount off tuition fees per year and is automatically awarded to all eligible applicants who meet the criteria. No separate application is required as eligibility is automatically assessed based on the information provided in the course application. The scholarship is available for full-time, part-time, distance learning, and online learning students pursuing taught Master's programmes, including MBA and MRes programmes. Brunel University of London graduates are also eligible for an additional Graduate Discount of 15% off the final tuition fee amount, which can be combined with this scholarship. The university offers an unlimited number of awards to all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria. The scholarship is designed for self-funding students, excluding those with employer or government sponsorship. Students must hold an unconditional offer for a course starting in 2026/27 and be classified as Home fee-paying students. The fee reduction is applied only to tuition fees and not to additional fees such as re-submission or resit fees. Awarded scholars can combine this scholarship with the Brunel Graduate Discount, Family Discount, 2% early payment discount, and MBA scholarship. The scholarship is withdrawn if misleading information is provided or if funding circumstances change during the programme, such as receiving late notification of employer or government sponsorship.
MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026
The Brunel Business School offers a number of prestigious scholarships for applicants joining the Brunel MBA programme in September 2026 and January 2027. The scholarships provide tuition fee waivers ranging from £7,375 to £14,750 depending on the specific scholarship type. Six different scholarship categories are available including the Full Time MBA Scholarship, Full Time Women in Leadership MBA Scholarship, Full Time Distinguished International Scholarship, MBA Healthcare Management Scholarship, and Part Time MBA Scholarships for corporate/private and public/government sectors. Successful awardees are expected to undertake duties as Brunel Ambassadors, which may include representing the MBA programme at marketing and recruitment events, providing guest talks and seminars, writing blogs, and assuming mentoring responsibilities as required by the Brunel Business School. The application process requires completion of an essay (maximum 500 words) explaining why the applicant would make a good ambassador for the Brunel MBA programme. Brunel Pathway College and Brunel Language Centre students can apply after successful completion of their pre-masters course.
FINS SCHEME- Educational Loan for EU Students
The FINS scheme offers study loans designed to meet real student needs, providing an important pathway for EU students with financial constraints to pursue higher education at Brunel University London. Introduced at Brunel in 2021, the scheme remains continuously open to EU students who wish to study or have already received an offer to study full-time in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course. FINS accepts loan applications on a rolling basis, allowing students to apply throughout the year. The study loan is flexible and can be used for various educational expenses including tuition fee finance, monthly living costs for meals and rent (including rent deposit), books and other study materials, laptops, medical insurance, transportation, and urgent expenses. This financial support enables EU citizens pursuing their studies in a country other than where they graduated their previous education cycle to access higher education opportunities.
Fee Reduction for Partnership Schools
Brunel University London's Department of Education offers a 15% tuition fee reduction to employees of partnership schools who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in education. This scholarship applies to students enrolled in BA, MA, EdD, PhD, or PGCE programs within the Department of Education. The fee reduction is available to full-time, part-time, distance learning, and online learning students who hold an unconditional firm offer and commence their course in the upcoming academic year. Partnership schools include all schools that have made placement offers within the last two years or those involved with aspects of the PGCE programmes, such as leading taught sessions, recruitment processes, or link tutoring. The 15% discount is applied annually to tuition fees for the duration of the course, though it does not cover additional fees such as resubmission, repeat modules, or re-sit fees. The fee reduction cannot typically be combined with other university scholarships, with the exception of the 2% early payment discount.
EU Undergraduate Bursary 2026/27
Brunel University London is offering a tuition fee discount for all undergraduate applicants who are classified as EU Nationals currently living in the UK and EU and require a visa. The bursary provides a £5,000 reduction per year on tuition fees for students entering undergraduate courses in 2026/27 who are classified as overseas fee-paying students based on UK regulations. To be eligible, applicants must be entering an undergraduate course at Brunel University of London in 2026/27 and be classified as an overseas fee-paying student. The discount is not available for postgraduate courses, students with Home fee status, or those registering for the Medicine MBBS course. No application is required for this bursary. Eligibility will be automatically considered and the discount will be applied at the point of offer. The discount amounts to £5,000 per year and will be applied once for each eligible level of study, subject to meeting progression criteria. Payment is not made during placement years. The University reserves the right to withdraw the discount if misleading information is provided or if students transfer to ineligible courses such as Medicine MBBS or postgraduate programs. The discount is for the maximum duration of the award and is not extended if the overall course duration changes due to repeat or extended study periods.
ELCAS scholarship for Armed Forces
The ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits) scholarship provides financial support for current and former members of the Armed Forces who wish to study at Brunel University London. Brunel is a registered learning provider with the Ministry of Defence's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme, which is designed to support lifelong learning among the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support for higher-level education, with individuals eligible to receive a payment in each of a maximum of three separate financial years. To be eligible, individuals must be registered as Scheme Members and have accrued a sufficient amount of service before they can submit a claim. The ELCAS process involves several stages and applications are made through the official ELCAS website. This scholarship is specifically designed to help military personnel and veterans access higher education opportunities at Brunel University London.
Early Payment Discount
Brunel University London offers an early payment discount for students who pay their tuition fees in full at or before their scheduled registration date. The discount provides a 2% reduction on the net course fee after application of any other discounts. This financial incentive is available to all undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate research students who are responsible for paying their own course fees. No separate application is required as the discount is automatically applied when full payment is made by the registration deadline.
Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27
Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club and the Trailfinders Rugby Academy have developed this scholarship programme in conjunction with Brunel University of London, allowing students to gain a degree while pursuing a professional rugby career with a full-time rugby programme. The scholarship is designed to discover and develop the most promising and aspirational rugby players, supporting their journey towards professional rugby through education. The programme offers either a 100% or 50% tuition fee waiver, determined by the Rugby Scholarship Allocation Panel, and is available for home and international students applying for Foundation or Undergraduate courses. The scholarship supports students for a maximum of 3 years subject to progression criteria and requires full engagement with the rugby scholarship programme. Recipients must be available for all required rugby activities at Brunel University and Ealing Trailfinders RFC, and serve as Student Ambassadors for the rugby programme and their college.
Brunel Graduate Discount
The Brunel Graduate Discount offers a 15% fee reduction for all Brunel alumni across postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses. This discount is available for self-funding applicants who have previously studied at Brunel University of London and graduated, who register for any subsequent degree programme. The discount is automatically applied to eligible alumni when they progress to study a postgraduate course - no application is required. The discount applies to the net tuition fee for every year of study and is awarded to unlimited students who meet the eligibility criteria. Alumni who have achieved a first class undergraduate degree may receive both the Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship and the Brunel Graduate Discount for a total discount of approximately 27.5%.
Brunel Family Discount
Brunel University of London offers a 10% tuition fee discount for every year of the course to new applicants who have a direct family connection to the University. This includes applicants with family members who are current students, graduates/alumni, or current staff members at Brunel University. The family discount is designed to support students with connections to the Brunel community and is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including full-time, part-time, distance learning, and online courses. The discount is awarded automatically upon satisfactory evidence of the family connection being provided before the specified deadlines. Family is defined as spouse, parent, child, or sibling. The discount applies to tuition fees only and will be applied each year of study, subject to normal progression criteria. There is no limit to the number of awards available - all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will receive the discount. Applicants must submit their application along with documentary evidence of their family connection (such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or proof of employment) by the stated deadlines. The discount cannot be combined with certain other scholarships such as the Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award or International Bursaries. For students eligible for multiple discounts, the Alumni Family Discount takes precedence over the Brunel Family Discount.
Beaconhouse School Discount
Brunel University London offers an automatic 20% tuition fee waiver (per year for up to three years) guaranteed for all current Beaconhouse students coming to Brunel University London for direct first year entry. All Beaconhouse undergraduate offer holders in Pakistan who have met the entry criteria stated on their Brunel offer letter will be eligible for a tuition fee waiver up to £4,359 (based on a tuition fee of £21,795) for September 2026. This is an automatic award with no additional application form. Applicants with an offer to study on the Medicine MBBS course are not eligible for this discount. The Beaconhouse fee waiver cannot be combined with any other University scholarship, bursary, discount, or award. If an applicant is eligible for more than one scholarship or discount, they will be awarded the one which is most financially beneficial across the full course duration.
Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship
Brunel University of London and the Mexican Fund for Human Resources Development (FIDERH) have partnered to provide full time students on Postgraduate taught and Postgraduate research courses with a 15% discount on tuition fees. The Scholarship is for Mexican students in receipt of a loan or financial support from FIDERH, a trust managed by the Central Bank of Mexico. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other University scholarship, bursary, discount, or award. If an applicant is eligible for more than one scholarship or discount, they will be awarded the one which is most financially beneficial across the full course duration.
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