Scholarships Opportunities for Overseas Students at University of York UK 2012

For 2012/2013 academic year, the University of York UK will offer various foreign scholarship awards for students commencing study in October 2012. The funding will be awarded for both undergraduate, masters and PhD applicants.

Brief Description of University of York

According to QS World University Rankings 2011/2012, the University of York has an overall world ranking of 96. Since 1963, the University has achieved a consistent top ten ranking in the UK and is one of just six young British universities (less than 50 years old) which appear in the World Top 100. The University of York makes an enormous impact on the lives of millions of people around the world through its emphasis on justice, scientific discovery and societal and cultural innovation.

Tuition fees for Overseas Students

The following is the tuition cost of studying at the University of York without financial aid

International fee for Undergraduate programmes- US$20,000 – 22,000

International fee for postgraduate programmes- US$18,000 – 20,000

Funding for International students

General Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2012.

The University of York offers scholarships in UK to overseas students coming to study at the university at various levels. The following scholarships are available to applicants who pay tuition fees at the overseas rate. These are competitive scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. You must hold an offer for academic study commencing in October 2012 to be eligible to apply.

General Eligibility

You must meet certain eligibility criteria for your application to be considered:

• You will pay tuition fees at the overseas rate (i.e. non-EU students)
• You hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for study beginning in October 2012
• You will be studying a full time programme at York (i.e. not HYMS or distance learning programmes)
• If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Scholarship for Overseas Students (SOS)

This financial aid is for applicants commencing study of any subject (excluding HYMS students) at any level (undergraduate and postgraduate) as a full-time student at the University of York in the academic year 2012/2013. The scholarship is worth one-third or one-sixth of the overseas tuition fee for each year of successful study.

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Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS)

This funding is for applicants commencing PhD study at the University of York in the academic year 2012/13. Students must be outstanding academically and have the support of their chosen department at York. The scholarship will pay the full overseas tuition fee and a stipend of £5,000 per year for each year of successful study. You must hold an offer for PhD study commencing in October 2012 to be eligible to apply.

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Overseas Continuation Scholarship (OCS)

For current University of York Masters students who are progressing to PhD studies at the University of York in the academic year 2012/13.

The scholarship is worth £5,000 in the first year of study as a deduction from tuition fees. You must hold an offer for PhD study commencing in October 2012 and be a current University of York Masters student to be eligible to apply.

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If you would like guidance before you apply, please contact:

International Students
international[at]york.ac.uk

Please note that ‘overseas‘ usually means where you live (domicile), not your nationality. EU nationals living outside the EU may be considered as overseas students for fee purposes.