The Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement, offering funding to help cover the costs of studying at the University of Exeter. They attract students from around the world to become part of our dynamic university community, where, as a scholar, you will have access to exceptional teaching, learning, and academic research whilst contributing to our vibrant global community.
Application Deadline:
- January 2027 Intake (Round 4): 26 November 2026 (Notification by 10 December 2026 on a rolling basis).
- September 2027 Intake (Round 1): 28 January 2027 at 11:59 PM GMT (Notification by 25 February 2027).
Tell Me About The Program:
The Exeter Excellence Scholarships – Postgraduate Taught (Masters) scheme is hosted by the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom to recognize outstanding academic achievement and assist international students with funding their master’s education.
- January 2027 Intake (2026/27 Scheme – Round 4): Offers targeted awards for specific Master of Science (MSc) programs within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.
- September 2027 Intake (2027/28 Scheme – Round 1): Celebrates the University’s rise to 136th globally in the QS World University Rankings by awarding 150 scholarships worth £15,000 each across a comprehensive spectrum of campus-based Masters programs.
Which Fields are Eligible:
1. January 2027 Intake (Round 4 – Select MSc Degrees Only):
- Business, Finance & Management: MSc Business Analytics, MSc Business & Management, MSc Finance & Management, MSc International Business & Strategy, MSc Marketing Management.
- Computer & Data Science: MSc Advanced Data Science, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science.
- Engineering: MSc Engineering Business Management, MSc International Supply Chain Management.
2. September 2027 Intake (Round 1 – Broad Masters Portfolio):
- Environment, Science & Economy: Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Science, Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Geography, Management, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy.
- Health & Life Sciences: Biosciences, Clinical & Biomedical Sciences, Health & Care Professions, Health & Community Sciences, Psychology, Public Health & Sports Sciences.
- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences: Arab & Islamic Studies, Archaeology & History, Classics/Ancient History/Religion/Theology, Communications/Drama/Film, English & Creative Writing, Languages/Cultures/Visual Studies, Law School, School of Education, Social & Political Sciences/Philosophy/Anthropology.
Ineligible Programs (Both Intakes):
Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Degree Apprenticeships, fully online or distance-learning programs, One Planet MBA, MRes Economics, MRes Finance (Pathway to PhD), MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation, CEDAR Clinical Psychology programs, DEdPsych, MA International Film Business, MPA with Applied Study, University of Law joint programs, and MiPDAL Dual Masters.
Type:
Merit-Based International Master’s Tuition Fee Discount
Who can Apply:
- Fee Status: Classified as an International fee-paying student (including EU students required to pay International fees).
- Offer Status: Must already hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible campus-based Postgraduate Taught (Masters) degree at Exeter for the targeted intake (January 2027 or September 2027).
- Funding Status: Must be a self-funded international candidate.
- Academic Threshold: Achieved or predicted to achieve the equivalent of a UK Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Exclusions: For January 2027 applicants, you must not have previously applied in Round 1 or 2 of the 2026/27 scheme for the same program.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Academic Merit: Demonstrated through official transcripts and credentials submitted in the master’s degree application.
- Personal Statement (Max 300 Words): Evaluated based on explicit career/academic ambitions, a clear plan to utilize the learning experience, social responsibility, and concrete plans to act as a university ambassador/contributor to campus life.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all international fee-paying candidates worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Exeter Campuses (Streatham & St Luke’s Campuses in Exeter, or Penryn Campus in Cornwall, United Kingdom).
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
- January 2027 Intake: Selective awards allocated on merit.
- September 2027 Intake: 150 Scholarships.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- January 2027 Intake: Tuition fee discounts of £3,000, £5,000, or £10,000 for the first year. (Can be combined with eligible country-specific Exeter PGT scholarships up to a maximum total cap of £10,000).
- September 2027 Intake: £15,000 tuition fee discount applied directly to first-year international tuition fees. (Cannot be combined with any other University of Exeter scholarship).
How Long Will it Last:
1 Year (Non-recurrent reduction applied to first-year tuition fees only).
How to Apply:
- Apply for an eligible Postgraduate Taught (Masters) degree at the University of Exeter and receive an offer of admission.
- Access the official Exeter Excellence Scholarship Webform.
- Complete the online webform, including your Personal Statement (Maximum 300 words) addressing the prompts:
- Prompt 1: Personal/future ambitions and how studying at Exeter will help achieve them (experiences/motivations).
- Prompt 2: Planned contributions to the campus environment/study experience.
- Prompt 3: How you will act as a scholar-ambassador for the University of Exeter on and off campus.
- Submit the webform before your respective intake deadline:
- January 2027 Intake: Submit by 26 November 2026.
- September 2027 Intake: Submit by 28 January 2027 at 11:59 PM GMT.
