University of Bath Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes. Some University of Bath online MSc programmes advertise dedicated scholarships/discounts for online learners (for example, the online MSc Business Analytics and the online MSc Engineering Business Management each note “twenty 10% scholarships”)

In general, Bath scholarships span a wide range of subjects across the University’s faculties, so you’ll see funding tied to Science, Engineering & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, and also business/management pathways. In scholarship stories, Sara Yadollahi is pursuing a PhD in Education and focuses on “inequalities and social justice,” while Zeen Naeem shares that he “completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Bath,” which shows scholarships and study pathways are not limited to one narrow field.

Bath also offers scholarships in many STEM areas (like engineering, computing/data, maths, and sciences) and in business (including specialised management master’s and MBA funding routes). For humanities and social sciences, common areas include education, psychology, politics/international relations, economics, and related disciplines.

Bath has scholarships that are open broadly to international students, plus others that are restricted to specific countries/regions or applicant groups. From recipient stories on Global Scholarships, Bath has hosted scholars from a range of nationalities: Sara Yadollahi notes “I’m from Iran,” and Zeen Naeem introduces himself as “from the Maldives” and previously studied at Bath.

On the University side, examples of nationality- or region-linked funding can include schemes like GREAT Scholarships (which list specific eligible countries), country-targeted awards such as a scholarship open to eligible offer-holders, and other schemes aimed at particular groups. Bath also runs scholarships described as open to international students more generally, so eligibility can range from “any overseas fee status” through to “specific countries only,” depending on the award.

Often, yes, especially if English is not your first language and you do not meet Bath’s alternative English-language qualification routes. Bath commonly accepts tests such as IELTS and TOEFL (requirements vary by course and level). In Global Scholarships’ Bath-related recipient stories, Sara Yadollahi shares an IELTS Academic overall score of “8.0,” and says she used that as part of preparing to apply and secure her offer. If you already meet Bath’s accepted English qualifications (or you qualify for an exemption), you may not need IELTS/TOEFL, so always match your course’s exact requirement.

Yes, but it depends heavily on the course (undergraduate vs master’s vs PhD) and on how your previous qualifications map to Bath’s entry requirements. Bath publishes country-specific guidance that can range from “second class” equivalents through to “first class” requirements for highly competitive programmes. For example, many taught postgraduate courses set minimum degree classification/percentage/GPA expectations, and some research degrees expect stronger research preparation.

From a scholarship-competitiveness perspective, recipients often show evidence beyond the minimum. Sara Yadollahi highlights being ranked “first” and “third” in Iran’s national entrance exams for her master’s and PhD pathways, and she explains that she had “already built a strong academic record” alongside research experience, exactly the kind of profile that tends to outperform basic minimums when scholarships are limited.

A strong scholarship profile at Bath usually has two layers: (1) you meet the baseline course entry requirements (degree level, subject background, and English requirements), and (2) you demonstrate clear excellence or impact that makes you competitive for funding. Sara Yadollahi attributes her Vice Chancellor’s scholarship strength to having “a strong academic record” supported by publications, conference presentations, collaborations, and research responsibilities, and then packaging that evidence clearly for reviewers.

Depending on the scholarship, “good background” can also include leadership and professional experience. For example, Zeen Naeem (a Bath Psychology alumnus) says his work experience helped strengthen his later fully funded scholarship application, showing that some major scholarships weigh leadership and impact alongside grades.

For most applications, you should expect a core set of academic and identity documents (these vary by programme): degree certificate(s), transcript(s), a reference (academic or professional depending on your situation), an up-to-date CV, and a personal statement. If you’re an international applicant, you will typically also provide passport details (for visa purposes where relevant), authorised translations if documents aren’t in English, and evidence of English proficiency if available.

For scholarships, you may need additional materials that prove excellence or fit. In her scholarship story, Sara Yadollahi says her supervisor asked her to provide supporting documents, and she prepared evidence of achievement including “abstracts of my papers” and “contracts with universities.” For some external scholarships, applicants may also need structured essays and reference letters: Zeen Naeem describes preparing “four required essays” and organising reference letters and timelines for his scholarship process.

It depends on the programme. Bath’s own application guidance notes payment of an application fee “if applicable,” meaning some courses may charge while others do not. For instance, Bath’s School of Management has stated there is “no application fee” for its MSc applications, and the Bath MBA pages also indicate no application fee for certain entry years; however, other taught postgraduate courses can still have different rules. The safest approach is to check the specific course application page you’re applying to, because fee (and deposit) policies can be set on a course-by-course basis.

For undergraduate programs, there’s a UCAS application fee.