OpenFieldAberystwyth Global Citizens Scholarship and Housing Award
A multi-tiered international financial support package at Aberystwyth University providing up to £3,800 annual tuition fee reductions and complimentary university accommodation for full-time Master's and PhD candidates.
Scholarship value and benefits
Aberystwyth University created the Global Citizens Scholarship to support self-funding international students across undergraduate, taught master's, and postgraduate research (PhD/MPhil) programs. The award operates as a direct tuition fee reduction combined with university-provided accommodation.
- Master's Humanities discount
- £3,000 fee reduction per year (reducing 2027/28 full-time tuition from £22,115 to £19,115) plus free university housing.
- Master's Sciences discount
- £3,800 fee reduction per year (reducing 2027/28 full-time tuition from £23,820 to £20,020) plus free university housing.
- PhD / Research Humanities discount
- £3,000 fee reduction per year (reducing 2027/28 full-time tuition from £20,270 to £17,270) plus free university housing for one academic year.
- PhD / Research Sciences discount
- £3,800 fee reduction per year (reducing 2027/28 full-time tuition from £22,870 to £19,070) plus free university housing for one academic year.
- International Accommodation Award
- Provides a single standard room in university accommodation at zero cost for at least one full academic year (equivalent cash saving of £6,000+).
Eligibility criteria and how to apply
The Global Citizens Scholarship is available to full-time international fee-paying students holding an offer of admission for an eligible Master's or PhD degree. No separate application form is required for the fee reduction; it is automatically applied upon admission assessment. For the International Accommodation Award, applicants must apply for university housing before the advertised accommodation deadline once an academic offer is accepted.
- Academic requirement
- Equivalent of a UK Upper Second (2:1) or First Class honours degree from a recognised international institution.
- English language requirements
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each sub-test) or discipline-specific requirement.
- Application fee
- £0. Direct applications via Aberystwyth's online portal are free.
- Combinability
- Can be combined with the International Accommodation Award and one of: International Family Award, Aber Grad Global Scholarship, or Caru Aber International Award.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Aberystwyth University policy reviewed 14 October 2026. Scholarship terms, accommodation allocation, and visa criteria are determined solely by the university.
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