Scholarships and bursaries for International students
It is a great achievement to be awarded a scholarship. As well as helping you financially, a scholarship will boost your career prospects through valuable networking opportunities. A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to international students at Kingston University:
Explore our scholarships
International scholarships
The International Office at Kingston University awards scholarships to international students (classified as 'overseas fee status') typically worth £5,000 to successful applicants for the first year of their degree.
GREAT Scholarships 2025
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Kingston University London is offering one scholarship each to students from Thailand, Indonesia and Ghana applying for a postgraduate course.
Loyalty bursaries
10% tuition fee discount
We offer a 10% tuition fee discount for international students who have previously completed a degree or exchange programme at Kingston University or have a family connection to Kingston University.
Faculty scholarships
In addition to the international scholarships and loyalty bursaries, some faculty-specific and course-specific scholarships and bursaries are available:
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences bursaries (postgraduate only)
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment (taught MSc courses only)
- Kingston School of Art (postgraduate only)
These awards are offered directly by the relevant faculty, so applications are made through them.
External scholarships
Various sources of funding are available to international students from external organisations, including:
- Chevening
- Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
- Fullbright Awards
- Marshall Scholarships
What our students say
Kingston offers several scholarships opportunities. I applied to get a scholarship which I was lucky enough to be the recipient of.
The University has an amazing programme with a great learning environment that helps you adapt quickly and progress towards your academic goals. It is also one of the few universities to implement placements into the masters course I am on; this was important to me when I was searching for universities.
Dorra Ben Slimane, Environmental management MSc
When I applied for a scholarship at Kingston, the entire process was seamless as they cater for all the various factors specific to international students.
The quality of the correspondence from the University during this period made me feel as though I was already a Kingston University student.
Chinedu Mbachu, Mechatronic Systems MSc
I enjoy the learning process at Kingston University and the opportunity that the scholarship gave me. My advice for future international students is: keep moving; do not give up; hard work pays.
My favourite experience so far has been interacting and building relationships with individuals from countries, backgrounds, and cultures different from mine.
Cynthia Kewe Ofoybe, Accounting and Finance MSc
There are a lot of uncertainties with leaving home for a new place.
Choosing an international student-friendly school and country is key to enjoying the full learning experience and developing professionally. This is what the scholarship at Kingston University provided me with.
Barbara Gyanwa Ghartey, Quantity Surveying with Professional Placement MSc
Scholarships for UK students
If you are a home student (classified as home fee payer) you can also explore our:
Contact us
Please get in touch if you have any queries about our International scholarships. We are here to help.
Tel: +44 (0)20 3510 0746
Email: internationalenquiries@kingston.ac.uk
International Scholarships Department
Kingston University London
Yorkon Building 0019
Kingston Hill campus
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LB
United Kingdom
Please note that Kingston University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship or bursary without prior notification. Scholarships and bursaries are offered subject to funding and availability.