OpenFieldNewcastle ISC International Academic Merit Scholarship
Merit-based tuition fee reduction awarded to high-achieving international applicants accepted into Foundation or International Year One pathways.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Strong secondary school graduation marks (equivalent to BBC at A-Level or 75%+ national high school average)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no individual score below 5.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word personal statement describing degree ambitions at Newcastle University
- Recommendation letters
- One academic letter of reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to £4,000 direct reduction applied against pathway course tuition fees
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £18,500 to £22,000 per pathway program
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Newcastle University International Study Centre documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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