Indian students planning to study in UK in 2026 can benefit from a new scholarship opportunity announced by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The university has introduced its International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic intake, offering tuition fee reductions to eligible Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies.
The scholarship is available for students enrolling in September 2026 or January 2027. It is awarded based on undergraduate academic performance and does not require a separate scholarship application.
Automatic Scholarship for Indian Postgraduate Students in UK
The UEA International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship is designed to support academically strong international students. Eligible Indian applicants will automatically be considered for the award once they receive an offer for an eligible postgraduate programme.
Students holding the equivalent of a UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree will receive a GBP 7,000 reduction in tuition fees. Those with qualifications equivalent to a UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree will be eligible for a GBP 6,000 tuition fee reduction.
The scholarship amount will be adjusted directly against the tuition fee and will be applicable only for the first year of study.
Eligible Courses for the UK Scholarship
The scholarship is available for a wide range of postgraduate programmes. It includes the following:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Computing Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
- Environmental Sciences
- Global Development
- Health Sciences
- History
- Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
- Law
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
- Media, Language and Communication Studies
- Medicine
- Norwich Business School
- Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
The following programmes are not covered under the scholarship:
- All MBBS programmes
- Integrated Master’s degrees
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- MSc Physiotherapy
- MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement
- MSc Global Plant Health
- MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and The Americas
Applicants should check the eligibility of their chosen programme before submitting their application.
Study in UK 2026: Scholarship Award Process
Indian students are not required to submit a separate scholarship application. The scholarship is awarded automatically after an eligible applicant receives an admission offer from UEA.
The scholarship can be combined only with the International Early Payment Award and cannot be used together with other UEA-funded scholarships. If a student qualifies for another university-funded scholarship of a higher value, the higher award will replace the International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
Students planning to study in UK are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria, course information, and admission requirements on the University of East Anglia’s official website before applying.
