International students

Scholarships

The University offers a range of generous scholarships for international students on its full-time taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships: up to 20% tuition fee discount

Eligibility for the Vice Chancellor's scholarships will be automatic. Students need only to submit their programme application form for scholarship consideration.

Undergraduate programmes

Eligible students must have achieved one of the following levels of academic performance. The scholarship is awarded through a reduction of up to 20% in tuition fees in your first year of study.

Scholarship Band A: 20% fee discount (£1,800 for 2010/11 entry)

English Language qualification: 6.5 IELTS or equivalent*
International Baccalaureate: 30 points
UK A-levels: 320 tariff points
International qualifications: High academic achievement*  

Scholarship Band B: 15% fee discount (£1,400 for 2010/11 entry)

English Language qualification: 6.0 IELTS to include 6.0 in writing
International Baccalaureate: 24 points
UK A-levels: 280 tariff points
International qualifications: Good academic achievement*

*See the country-specific undergraduate academic requirements (PDF).

Postgraduate taught programmes

Eligible students must have achieved one of the following levels of academic performance. The scholarship is awarded through a reduction of up to 20% in tuition fees.

Scholarship Band A: 20% fee discount (£1,800 for 2010/11 entry or £2,200 for the MBA)

English Language qualification: 7.0 IELTS or equivalent**
UK undergraduate degree: 2:1
International qualifications: High academic achievement**

Scholarship Band B: 15% fee reduction (£1,400 for 2010/11 entry or £1,800 for the MBA)

English Language qualification: 6.5 IELTS**
UK undergraduate degree: 2:2
International qualifications: Good academic achievement**

**See the country-specific postgraduate academic requirements (PDF).

Roehampton University 2025 Scholarship: £4,000 tuition fee discount

20 of these scholarships are available to students at all levels of study, including postgraduate research. Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic excellence and a capacity to contribute significantly to the Roehampton University community. The discount will be made in the first year of study. This scholarship cannot be combined with other University scholarships.

To apply please complete and return the Scholarship Application Form below (once you have received an offer of a place from Roehampton University) to the International Admission Team by no later that 30 June 2010.

The University's Scholarship Panel plans to be able to confirm decisions on the outcome of 2025 Scholarship applications by 30 July 2010.

Decisions of the University's Scholarship Panel are final and are not subject to appeal.

Roehampton University Alumni Discount: £750 tuition fee reduction

For all alumni who have successfully completed a programme of study, including an exchange or Study Abroad programme, at Roehampton. The discount will be made in the first year of study. It can be combined with the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, meaning that the discount will be applied to the reduced fee.

Commonwealth Scholarship: all tuition fees, allowable travel and contribution to living costs

For an outstanding student from an eligible developing Commonwealth country studying on our MA programme in Human Rights and International Relations. The scholarship cannot be combined with other University scholarships.

To apply please complete and return the Scholarship Application Form below (once you have received an offer of a place from Roehampton for the MA Human Rights and International Relations programme) to the International Admissions Team by no later than 31 March 2010.

Decisions of the University Scholarship Panel and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission as to eligibility are final and are not subject to appeal.

The University's Scholarships Panel expects to be able to confirm its nomination to the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) by the end of May 2010.

Please refer to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission webpage for further details of eligibility criteria.

Sacred Heart Scholarship: all tuition fees and accommodation costs

Roehampton University and the Society of the Sacred Heart have established a scholarship fund to encourage postgraduate studies and research in areas which promote international understanding and which enable candidates to work more effectively in their communities upon completion of their studies. This scholarship cannot be combined with other University scholarships.

For further details of eligibility and to access Roehampton University Sacred Heart Scholarship materials visit the Sacred Heart Scholarship page.

How to apply

(Commonwealth Scholarship and Roehampton 2025 Scholarships only)

Please download the International Scholarship Application Form (Word document) and complete and send it to:

Agnes Furman
International Admissions Officer
International Admissions
Erasmus House
Roehampton University
Roehampton Lane
London SW15 5PG
UK

Or email a.furman@roehampton.ac.uk.

If you have any queries please contact the International Centre.

Please note: The Commonwealth Scholarship closing date is 31 March 2010 and the University 2025 Scholarship closing date is 30 June 2010

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