The University of Exeter offers 150 Exeter Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships worth £15,000 for entry in 2027/28. These scholarships support outstanding international students to join our globally-connected university community – benefiting from Exeter’s research-inspired teaching, exceptional learning environment and internationally recognised academic excellence.
Application Deadline:
- Round 1 Deadline: 4 March 2027 at 11:59 PM GMT (Outcome notifications sent by Tuesday, 6 April 2027).
Tell Me About The Program:
To commemorate rising to 136th globally in the QS World University Rankings, the University of Exeter is offering 150 Exeter Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships worth £15,000 per eligible year of study for international students entering in 2027/28. The scheme supports high-achieving international scholars across a wide array of undergraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Environment, Science and Economy: Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Science, Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Geography, Mathematics & Statistics, Management, Natural Sciences, Physics & Astronomy.
- Health and Life Sciences: Biosciences, Clinical & Biomedical Sciences, Health & Care Professions, Health & Community Sciences, Psychology, Public Health & Sports Sciences.
- Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: Arab & Islamic Studies, Archaeology & History, Classics, Ancient History, Religion & Theology, Communications, Drama & Film, English & Creative Writing, Humanities & Social Sciences (Cornwall), Languages, Cultures & Visual Studies, Law, Social & Political Sciences, Philosophy & Anthropology.
- Ineligible Degrees: BMBS Medicine, BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography), Dual LLB/Juris Doctor (JD) with CUHK, Brickfields Asia College LLB Law, and Degree Apprenticeships.
Type:
Merit-Based International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Discount
Who can Apply:
- Fee Status: Classified as an International fee-paying student (including EU students paying international fees).
- Offer Status: Must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible UK campus-based undergraduate degree at Exeter entering Year 1 in September 2027.
- Funding Status: Must be a self-funded international student.
- Academic Merit: Academic achievement equivalent to GCE A-Level grades AAB or above.
- Exclusions: Students progressing from the University of Exeter International Study Centre (ISC) International Foundation are ineligible.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Academic Merit: Evaluation of academic credentials submitted in your UCAS application.
- Personal Statement (300 Words Total): Evaluated across two mandatory questions focusing on academic and career ambitions, a clear plan to maximize the study experience, social responsibility, and intended contribution to the Exeter campus community.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all international fee-paying candidates worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Exeter UK Campuses (Streatham & St Luke’s Campuses in Exeter, or Penryn Campus in Cornwall, UK).
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
150 Scholarships available for the 2027/28 intake.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Fee Discount: £15,000 per academic year applied directly as a reduction in international tuition fees for each eligible year of full-time undergraduate study.
- Note: The discount does not apply to study abroad, placement/industrial experience, or repeat years. Cannot be combined with other University of Exeter scholarships.
How Long Will it Last:
Duration of the standard undergraduate degree (typically 3 to 4 Years, applied annually for full-fee paying years).
How to Apply:
- Apply for an eligible Undergraduate (Bachelors) degree at the University of Exeter via UCAS and obtain a programme offer.
- Complete the online Exeter Excellence Scholarship Webform.
- Include your Personal Statement (maximum 300 words total) answering two prompts:
- Prompt 1 (Max 150 words): Personal aspirations and how studying at Exeter helps achieve them, including motivations/experiences.
- Prompt 2 (Max 150 words): How you will contribute to the university community and represent Exeter on/off campus.
- Submit your webform before Round 1 closes on 4 March 2027 at 11:59 PM GMT.
