OpenFieldLeeds Arts University Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based international award granting substantial tuition fee reductions to talented overseas creative practitioners entering taught master's degree courses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in visual arts or design with minimum UK 2:1 equivalent
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all skills)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Outstanding digital visual portfolio demonstrating original creative inquiry
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university art tutors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £3,000 tuition fee discount awarded on portfolio merit
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £17,500/year (reduced to £14,500 with scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (September 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Leeds Arts University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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