University of Glasgow Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes. The University of Glasgow lists a “UK Study Online Scholarship” that’s specifically for online undergraduate and postgraduate courses (and it’s open to UK, EU, and international students).

University of Glasgow scholarships span a wide mix of subjects, from STEM to social sciences and humanities, and many are available “in any discipline” at postgraduate level (depending on the scholarship rules).

STEM & Engineering: Afshan Ameer pursued Sustainable Energy in the James Watt School of Engineering, and Faria Marha completed an MSc in Infection Biology.

Business: Glasgow offers scholarships connected to business school programmes too (note: some Adam Smith Business School postgraduate programmes may have different application processes and fees than other programmes).

Humanities & Education: Erasmus Mundus joint programmes that include Glasgow can cover museum/heritage and adult education pathways; for example, Farzana Shaheen studied Education in Museums and Heritage with mobility that began in Glasgow, and Ana Huembes completed an international adult education joint master’s that includes the University of Glasgow.

Health, Public Health & “Medicine-adjacent” fields: GlobalScholarships recipients include Faith Opiyo (Public Health) and Yara Aleid (Global Mental Health).

Medicine (MBChB): International students are eligible to apply for undergraduate Medicine at Glasgow, but it’s extremely competitive and capacity-limited; Glasgow notes it “usually” has “between 20–25 places per year” for non-UK candidates, and requires UCAS plus additional steps (like UCAT).

Many University of Glasgow scholarships are open broadly to international applicants (and some to EU applicants), while others target specific regions/countries or specific external schemes (like UK government-funded awards).

The recipient stories on GlobalScholarships also show wide nationality coverage among students who studied at Glasgow: Abdullah Al Mahmud (Bangladesh), Faith Opiyo (Kenya), Mohammed Alshilwi (Libya), Yara Aleid (Syria), Khrystyna (Ukraine), Ana Huembes (Nicaragua), and Khedija (Pakistan).

It depends on your programme and your prior education, but many international applicants will need to prove English proficiency (via IELTS/TOEFL or another accepted route), especially if English isn’t your first language or your prior study doesn’t meet Glasgow’s waiver rules.

In real recipient experiences, some students did need IELTS even with substantial English background. Faria Marha says: “Despite having sat for GCSEs and A levels and having English as a medium of instruction, I did need to take an IELTS test.”

Yara Aleid also notes: “I also did the IELTS exam and got a high band in it, so I think that helped me get accepted.” And Mohammed Alshilwi describes receiving a conditional offer and then taking the English test so his offer became unconditional.

There isn’t one single minimum grade for all programmes; requirements vary by degree level and department (and competitive programmes can be far above the minimum). Scholarships can also impose higher academic thresholds than admissions alone.

In the GlobalScholarships recipient examples, students who studied at Glasgow came from a range of academic profiles: Mohammed Alshilwi lists a 3.0 GPA in his prior degree, Abdullah Al Mahmud lists a 3.60 GPA (master’s), and Khedija emphasises she “knew [she] would need a strong GPA,” ultimately reaching a 3.9 CGPA.

“Minimum eligibility” usually starts with meeting programme entry requirements and holding (or being on track to hold) the right degree for the level you’re applying to, plus meeting English requirements; beyond that, scholarships often reward academic excellence, fit with the programme, clear goals, and evidence of impact/leadership.

Recipients often stress the “story + fit” side, not just grades. Faria Marha describes what helped her application: “the combination of strong academics, meaningful research experience, clear career goals, and a heartfelt narrative.”

For scholarship-style essays, Yara Aleid says: “My essays were very personal and detailed,” and Faith Opiyo shares that “These stories are what I used to write my essays and conduct the interview.”

If you’re applying for joint/mobility scholarships (like Erasmus Mundus programmes that include Glasgow), independence and adaptability can matter too; Khedija notes that moving countries each semester “comes with its share of issues,” and she recommends the programme for people who are self-sufficient.

Exact documents vary by programme, but common requirements include academic transcripts/degree certificates, a personal statement (or statement of purpose), references (referees), CV/resume (often for postgraduate), proof of English proficiency (if required), and identification documents (passport/ID) where applicable.

Recipients repeatedly highlight the personal statement and references piece. Faria Marha says: “I focused on writing a strong personal statement that tied together my academic journey, research experience, and future goals,” and adds, “I also selected referees who could speak to both my academic ability and research potential.”

Yara Aleid similarly emphasises: “I prepared good personal statements and made sure to include as much details as possible.”

It depends on what you’re applying for. Glasgow’s international FAQ notes: Undergraduate applications are handled via UCAS (so fees follow UCAS rules), while postgraduate applications are generally free to submit except that “applications to Adam Smith Business School programmes carry a fee (see programme pages).”