- £5,000 fee reductionAward
- University of ManchesterHost institution
- Taught master’sStudy level
- International studentsEligibility
- PartialFunding type
- Faculty-administeredApplication
At a glance
partial
Funding
€6k
Max amount
Jun 30, 2027
Deadline
Non-UK countries (international fee-paying students)
Country
University of Manchester
Provider
The Global Futures Scholarship is offered by the University of Manchester, a Russell Group research university founded in 1824, to international students undertaking an eligible taught master's. It helps Manchester attract talented students from around the world to its postgraduate programmes. The scholarship is a partial tuition-fee reduction, commonly worth £5,000, applied to the tuition of a 1-year taught master's. It is aimed at international (non-UK) fee-paying students and is awarded across many of the university's eligible programmes, with the exact eligibility and number of awards set by faculty. Depending on the faculty, eligible students may be considered automatically once they hold an offer, or may need to submit a short scholarship application by the deadline (commonly in spring/early summer). Because terms vary by school, applicants should check the specific scholarship details for their programme.
What's covered
- Tuition reduction — A partial tuition-fee reduction, commonly £5,000, on a one-year taught master's.
- Partial funding — You cover the remaining tuition and living costs.
- Faculty terms — Exact value, eligibility, and number of awards are set by faculty.
How to apply
Hold an offer for an eligible Manchester taught master's, then be considered automatically or submit a short scholarship application, depending on the faculty, by the deadline.
- Choose an eligible master's — Select an eligible Manchester taught master's and check Global Futures Scholarship participation.
- Hold an offer — Apply for and obtain an offer for the master's programme.
- Check the route — Confirm whether your faculty awards automatically or requires a short application.
- Apply if required — Submit any required scholarship application by the deadline.
- Selection — The faculty awards the scholarship per its criteria.
- Award — Selected students receive a £5,000 tuition reduction.
Eligibility
StatusAn international (non-UK) fee-paying student.
OfferHolding an offer for an eligible taught master's at the University of Manchester.
ProgrammeOn a programme that participates in the Global Futures Scholarship.
Merit/criteriaMeet any academic or other criteria set by the faculty.
DeadlineApply (or be considered) by the relevant faculty deadline.
Some faculties consider eligible students automatically once they hold an offer; others require a short scholarship application. Check your programme's specific Global Futures Scholarship terms.
Eligible countries
Non-UK countries (international fee-paying students)
Deadlines
2027 master's entry2027-06-30
Selection
Each faculty awards the Global Futures Scholarship to eligible international students on its own criteria — sometimes automatically on holding an offer, sometimes via a short application assessed on academic merit. Value and numbers are set by faculty.
Verified sources
- Global Futures Scholarship — University of Manchestermanchester.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The University of Manchester is a large public research university in the UK and a member of the Russell Group. Its Global Futures Scholarship helps attract talented international students to its taught master's programmes through a partial tuition-fee reduction.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Manchester Global Futures Scholarship?
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A partial tuition-fee reduction (commonly £5,000) from the University of Manchester for international students undertaking an eligible taught master's.
How much is it worth?
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Commonly £5,000 off tuition for a one-year taught master's. It is a partial award, so you cover the remaining tuition and living costs.
Who is eligible?
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International (non-UK) fee-paying students who hold an offer for an eligible taught master's at the University of Manchester, meeting any faculty criteria.
Do I apply separately?
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It depends on the faculty — some consider eligible students automatically once they hold an offer, others require a short scholarship application. Check your programme.
When is the deadline?
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Commonly in ~spring or early summer, varying by faculty. Check your programme's Global Futures Scholarship details for the exact date.
Is it full funding?
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No — it is a partial £5,000 tuition reduction. Plan additional funds for the rest of tuition and living costs.
Which programmes are eligible?
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Eligible taught master's programmes across Manchester's faculties that participate in the scheme; confirm participation for your programme.
Is it only for master's students?
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Yes — the Global Futures Scholarship is for taught master's study. Research/PhD applicants should look at Manchester's separate doctoral funding.
How competitive is it?
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It varies by faculty — where awarded automatically it is broadly available to eligible students; where an application is required, selection is on academic merit.
Do I need an offer first?
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Yes — you generally need to hold an offer for the eligible master's to be considered for the scholarship.
Can I combine it with other funding?
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Depending on the faculty's rules, it may be combined with other support. Confirm with the university for your specific programme.
How will the reduction be applied?
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The £5,000 is applied as a reduction to your tuition fees for the taught master's, rather than paid as cash.