Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in the UK | University of Nottingham 2025

Scholarships

Fully funded master’s scholarships are available to study at one of the top universities in the UK across various disciplines. Applications are now open. Learn about the eligibility requirements and application steps in this article.

Overview of the Master's Scholarship in the UK

The University of Nottingham is ranked among the top 20 universities in the UK and is positioned at number 130 globally according to the QS World University Rankings for 2024. Established in 1881, the university has continually evolved since its inception. It has received prestigious accolades, including Nobel Prizes in Medicine and Economics. Nottingham is ranked 8th in the UK for research strength and offers approximately 105 scholarships for students from developing countries, providing opportunities for free study in various fields, including sciences, engineering, and medicine at the University of Nottingham.

Details

Type of Scholarship: Master's
Duration of Study: 2 years
Funding: Partially funded
Funding Institution: University of Nottingham
Study Location: UK - University of Nottingham
Targeted Countries: All African countries
Available Disciplines:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences

Benefits

Coverage of 100% or 50% of tuition fees.
If applying through the Chevening Scholarship, all tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and flight tickets will be covered.

Eligibility Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of "Good" or "Very Good," depending on the program requirements. You can find the specific requirements for each country [here].
Meet all the conditions for the program you wish to study.
Be a citizen of an African country.
Receive an offer for full-time study in one of the following disciplines:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Have not studied outside your home country.
Some programs may require work experience.
Proficiency in English.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
- Level required for 100% funding: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element)
- Level required for 50% funding: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
- Level required for Chevening: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic)
- Level required for 100% funding: 65 (with a minimum of 59 in each element)
- Level required for 50% funding: 71 (with a minimum of 65 in each element)
- Level required for Chevening: 76 (with a minimum of 65 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT)
- Level required for 100% funding: 79 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, and 20 in speaking)
- Level required for 50% funding: 87 (with a minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)
- Level required for Chevening: 100 (with a minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)

Many other English language tests are accepted. You can view the full list [here].

Required Documents

Online application form.
Academic certificates and transcript of grades.
Motivation letter.
Recommendation letter.
Offer letter from the university for scholarship application.

Application Process:

Browse the available disciplines [here].
Create an account [here].
Apply for the program you wish to study.
You can study at this university by applying for a Chevening Scholarship.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must list the University of Nottingham as your first choice.

Additional Notes: