Key Highlights
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Host institution: Ulster University, Northern Ireland
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Award Value: £1,500 tuition-fee discount + £2,000 International Scholarship = £3,500 total, or £4,200 for selected Arts/Humanities programmes.
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Study levels: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (full-time)
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Eligibility: Self-funding international students paying international tuition rate, starting January 2026, on Northern Ireland campuses
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No separate application required — scholarship awarded automatically to eligible students.
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Not renewable: Applies only to the first year of undergraduate study.
From the moment you consider applying abroad, funding can be a major concern. Ulster University’s “University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship” helps remove a significant portion of that financial barrier, opening doors for high-achieving international students to study in Northern Ireland with reduced tuition and strong support.
Ulster University celebrates its recognition as the UK & Ireland “University of the Year” by investing in international talent. This scholarship is part of that commitment — offering eligible full-time international students a discount on the international tuition fee for the January 2026 intake at the Northern Ireland campuses.
This scholarship is designed to help you begin your study journey in a global-environment university while easing the financial load.
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Benefits
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A substantial tuition fee reduction: Up to £3,500 (or £4,200 for specific programmes).
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Recognised university status: Ulster is acknowledged as “University of the Year” — which emphasises quality of study environment, student experience, and institutional excellence.
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Full-time study on campus in Northern Ireland: Immerse yourself in a vibrant, international campus setting.
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Automatic award: No separate scholarship application required — if you meet the eligibility and enroll for January 2026, you’ll receive the reduction.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must meet all of the following:
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Be classified as an international, self-funding student, paying the international tuition fee rate (i.e., non-UK and non-Republic of Ireland).
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Hold an offer for a full-time programme delivered on one of Ulster University’s Northern Ireland campuses (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry) commencing January 2026, and meet any conditions in your offer letter.
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Be entering undergraduate study (for the combined discount amount); note the award applies to the first year only and is not renewable for subsequent years.
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Not eligible if applying to MBBS, part-time or eLearning programmes, or programmes delivered at the branch campuses in London, Birmingham, or Manchester.
Ensure you check the specific Arts/Humanities programmes list (e.g., Creative Industries & Communication, Law & Criminology, TESOL) to see if you qualify for the enhanced £4,200 reduction.
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Application Process
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Apply for your chosen full-time programme at Ulster University’s Northern Ireland campus, starting January 2026.
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Ensure you meet the academic and language requirements as specified in your offer letter.
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You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application for this award — eligible students are granted it automatically.
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Accept your offer and finalise enrolment by the deadline communicated in your offer letter.
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Once you begin your studies, the tuition fee reduction will apply to your first year.
Deadline
The scholarship is offered for the January 2026 intake. The exact application deadline aligns with your chosen programme’s closing date for that intake; make sure to apply early and confirm enrolment deadlines in your offer letter.
Official Application Link
Apply and find full information via Ulster University’s official portal: Ulster University – University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
