University of Nottingham Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most of the flagship scholarships highlighted for the University of Nottingham are designed for on-campus study in the UK rather than fully online study.

Scholarships can apply broadly across many subjects, but eligibility depends on the scholarship type and level. From scholarship listings and official criteria, you’ll commonly see support for a wide range of STEM and non-STEM degrees, including engineering, business, and humanities, while some awards have exclusions or faculty limits.

It depends on the scholarship. Some scholarships are broad (aimed at international fee-paying students generally), while others are country/region-restricted. The automatic international excellence-style awards are written around being an international fee-paying student (rather than naming one nationality). As an example of an international pathway that included Nottingham, Muhammad Hamza is from Pakistan and studied across Portugal, the UK, and Spain through Erasmus Mundus.

Often yes, but it can be waived or satisfied in different ways depending on your background and programme. The University of Nottingham states that applicants need English language qualifications at an appropriate level, and that in some cases prior study in English can be accepted as evidence. In scholarship-recipient experience, Muhammad Hamza still noted IELTS as part of his pathway, saying he took it “since proof of English proficiency is a common requirement,” even though “all of my education has been in English.”

There isn’t one single “university-wide” minimum grade because entry requirements vary by programme, and the university advises checking the specific course page for academic requirements. That said, scholarships can signal what “competitive” looks like. For example, the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships are automatically awarded if you achieve AAA (or an international equivalent) and meet the other conditions. From a recipient perspective, Muhammad Hamza shared that he graduated with a CGPA of 3.93/4.00 in electrical engineering, which is the kind of strong academic profile commonly seen among scholarship winners.

“Good academic background” typically means meeting (or exceeding) your programme’s entry requirements plus showing strong academic performance and fit for the scholarship.

Document requirements vary by course, but for postgraduate taught applications the university commonly asks for clear scanned copies of your degree certificate (if completed) and your final/current transcript, plus any other supporting documents required by the programme. Depending on the course, you may also need references (often two, with at least one academic) and a personal statement. From a scholarship-recipient perspective, Muhammad Hamza highlighted the human side of documents: he recommends starting early, tailoring your motivation letter, and “don’t underestimate the importance of strong recommendation letters.”

It depends on what you’re applying for and how. Undergraduate applications are typically submitted through UCAS, which charges an application fee for the cycle. For postgraduate applications made through NottinghamHub, the university notes that “if an application fee is required, you will not be able to submit your application until this fee has been paid,” which implies fees can exist for some applications even if not universally charged across all programmes. Always check your specific route (UCAS vs direct postgraduate application) and the course/application portal prompts.