University of Leicester International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

The University of Leicester is delighted to offer 150 tuition fee waivers over the next five years to international undergraduate students.

In recognition of the high standard of applications the institution receives for its degree programmes, the University of Leicester is delighted to offer the International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship to international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.

Interested applicants are encouraged to seize this opportunity to submit their applications as early as possible and benefit as a scholar.

To be considered for the University of Leicester International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver,

• You must be starting a full-time undergraduate programme at the University of Leicester, UK campus, commencing in September 2027.

• You must be entering year one, two or three of your undergraduate programme**.

• The award is available for a maximum of three years***.

• You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes.

• You must have made Leicester your firm choice by the above published timelines.

• Shortlisted candidates must meet all conditions of their offer at the very latest by 20 August 2027.

• No further scholarship offers can be made after 26 August 2027 to ensure applicants have sufficient time to apply for their visa and prepare for their arrival.

• You must achieve the equivalent of two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement for your course.

• You must submit a valid scholarship application and an accessible video link by the published deadline.

• Excluded programmes: Medicine and all programmes with an integrated foundation year.

• Shortlisted candidates will only be notified of the outcome once the applicant meets the stated academic and offer conditions for the course.

• Applicants may be required to accept the scholarship within a specified response window. If an applicant declines or does not respond by the deadline, the award may be offered to next shortlisted candidate.

• No other University scholarships or discounts may be applied in addition to this fee waiver unless explicitly stated. If you apply for and are shortlisted for more than one scholarship, you will only be eligible to receive the highest-value scholarship.

• The International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

• This fee discount applies only to the academic year in which you start your course, not the year you apply. If you defer your place to the following academic year, your scholarship offer will no longer be valid. You will be considered under the funding arrangements for the new academic year and will need to reapply.

The University of Leicester is offering;

• A full tuition fee waiver for up to 30* international fee-paying undergraduate students starting an eligible undergraduate programme in September 2027.

• The award covers tuition fees for each year of the course, up to a maximum of three years.

To apply, complete the scholarship application form and submit a valid video link. Videos should be submitted as a link to Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat Video or Douyin in the section indicated in the application form.

Applications are now open and will close 11.59 pm UK time on 4 June 2027.

• 1

  Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 23 July 2027.

• 2

  Scholarship applicants who have not made it through to the shortlist stage will be notified by 23 July 2027

• 3

  Shortlisted candidates will be notified of their final outcome after UCAS results have been published (from 13 August) and no later than 26 August 2027.