The Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence scholarships offer several half-fee scholarships to undergraduate international students who can demonstrate their academic potential. Apply Now:
Application Deadline:
23:59 on 3 April 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
Cardiff University offers several half-fee scholarships for international undergraduate students starting in autumn 2026, based on academic merit and demonstrated potential. This scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The following programmes are eligible for the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship:
Cardiff Business School
- BSc Accounting
- BSc Accounting and Finance
- BSc Business Management
- BSc Business Management (International Management)
- BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations)
- BSc Business Management (Marketing)
- BSc Business Management with Welsh
- BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)
- BSc Banking and Finance
- BSc Business Economics
- BSc Economics
School of Biosciences
- BSc Biochemistry (3 years)
- BSc Biological Sciences (3 years)
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (3 years)
School of Computer Science and Informatics
- BSc Applied Software Engineering
- BSc Computer Science
- MSci Computer Science (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics
School of Engineering
- BEng Architectural Engineering
- MEng Architectural Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering
- MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Civil Engineering
- MEng Civil Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
- BEng Medical Engineering
- MEng Medical Engineering (funding for years 1-3 only)
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
- BA Journalism and Communications
- BA Journalism, Communication and Politics
- BA Journalism, Media and English Literature
- BA Media and Communications
- BA Media, Journalism and Culture
- BA Welsh and Journalism
School of Law and Politics
- BScEcon International Relations
- BScEcon International Relations and Politics
- BScEcon Politics
School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Master of Optometry
School of Psychology
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Psychology with Professional Placement
Welsh School of Architecture
- BSc Architecture
(students on the 5 year MArch programme are eligible for funding for the first three years of study)
Type:
Undergraduate, Half-Fee Scholarship.
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Who can Apply?
New international students who are self-funded, have an offer to study at Cardiff University, and meet academic and English language requirements.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on academic achievements (minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent) and responses to specific questions in the application form about academic motivation, achievements, and contributions to Cardiff’s vision for sustainability.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to international students from all countries outside the UK.
Where will the Award be Taken?
Cardiff University campus, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
Several half-fee scholarships.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
The scholarship provides a 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the eligible program.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The scholarship applies to full-time undergraduate study beginning in autumn 2025. For integrated Master’s programs, funding applies to the first three years only.
How to Apply for the Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships:
The scholarships are open to new undergraduate international students starting an eligible programme in autumn 2026.
Students who hold an offer to study at Cardiff University on an eligible programme will be invited by email to complete an application form.
The application form will include the following question, which must be answered within a 300-word limit:
- What specific achievements, actions, or evidence demonstrate that you should receive this scholarship?
Any text above the 300-word limit will not be considered as part of the application.
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