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International Fees & Scholarships 2026/2027

There may be some exceptions to these fees - please check the course finder for the accurate fee for your chosen course.

International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fee Undergraduate 2026/2027 | Tuition Fee Postgraduate 2026/2027

International Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee Undergraduate 2026/2027

Tuition Fee Postgraduate 2026/2027

Non-Lab Based | £17,600 | £18,645

Non-Lab Based

£17,600

£18,645

Lab-Based | £18,700 | £19,859

Lab-Based

£18,700

£19,859

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure , with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

As a student of the University of Wolverhampton you could be eligible for the Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship.

Value of scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Year 1 : £5,000 for the September, November 2026 and January 2027; for all other intakes £4,000
• Year 2: £2,000
• Year 3: £2,000
• Students receiving any of the Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
• Applicants must not have previously been enrolled on the same course, or a course leading to this award (e.g. DipHE or PGDip)
• Applicants remain eligible for the additional discounts offered in respect of early payment of deposit (£500) and full fee payment prior to CAS (£1000) subject to the eligibility criteria specific to those offerings

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

All applicants applying for a postgraduate taught programme (PGT) and holding an undergraduate degree classification of a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above will now be eligible for an Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship. The value of the scholarship award will be deducted from the tuition fees due in each academic year.

Value of scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria:

• £5,000 f or the September, November 2026 and January 2027; for all other intakes £4,000
• Applicants receiving any of the Academic Excellence Scholarship may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries or discounts
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
• Applicants remain eligible for the additional discounts offered in respect of early payment of deposit (£500) and full fee payment prior to CAS (£1000) subject to the eligibility criteria specific to those offerings

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

All applicants applying for a postgraduate taught programme (PGT) and holding an undergraduate degree classification of a 2:2 or below will now be eligible for an International Postgraduate Scholarship. The value of the scholarship award will be deducted from the tuition fees due in each academic year.

Value of scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria:

• £2,000 for the September, November 2026 and January 2027
• Applicants cannot be awarded this scholarship if they qualify for Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
• Applicants remain eligible for the additional discounts offered in respect of early payment of deposit (£500) and full fee payment prior to CAS (£1000) subject to the eligibility criteria specific to those offerings

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

Eligible applicants should apply for the GREAT Scholarship in accordance with the University’s application procedures and by the specified deadline. Applications will be assessed by the University against the relevant scholarship eligibility and selection criteria, and shortlisted candidates will be selected for further consideration. The successful scholar(s) will be selected by the University and notified of the outcome. The scholarship will then be formally awarded and applied towards the recipient’s tuition fees in accordance with the University’s scholarship terms and conditions.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2027, please visit Study UK .

Who can enter?

Entry is open to refer friends who are either UK and international applicants applying for 2026/2027 entry for on campus full time undergraduate or postgraduate taught courses (excluding online, distance learning courses or those delivered with one of our partners)

Eligibility Criteria:

How to enter

• You must either be a current student or alumni or current applicant who successfully enrols onto a University of Wolverhampton course. The friend that you refer must have a live application with the University of Wolverhampton for one of the above courses, which means your application status must be one of: No Decision, Conditional Offer or Unconditional Offer which may or may not have been accepted by you as a choice. You must not have been rejected or declined your offer for this intake.
• This scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other bursary, scholarship, discount or financial incentive offered by the University of Wolverhampton unless expressly authorised in writing.
• Employees of the University of Wolverhampton, or anyone directly connected with the administration of this bursary are not eligible to participate.
• Once we have recorded that you are a current student or alumni or an applicant who successfully enrols on a University course and the friend you are referring has submitted an application, we will contact you for further information and details.
• You and your friend must provide all information requested, fully complete enrolment and semester 1 of study to receive the £500 cash bursary.
• Applications must be for one of the courses listed above 2026/2027 entry and you must be a home, UK domiciled or international applicant.
• The £500 cash bursary can be claimed through the WLV wallet portal after your friend completes semester 1 study and all the details of how to access the funds will be clearly communicated with applicants. The applicant should seek independent financial advice about any tax implications that may arise from any payment.
• Any attempt to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information will result in immediate disqualification from the scheme and may result in referral to the relevant regulatory or legal authorities.
• The University of Wolverhampton and its affiliates assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.

How to apply

Please fill in this form

How to Claim

If you should have a query about the refer a friend scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

The University of Wolverhampton offers a prompt payment discount:

Value:

Eligibility Criteria:

• The £500 cash bursary can be claimed through the WLV wallet portal after your friend completes semester 1 study and all the details of how to access the funds will be clearly communicated with applicants
• Once awarded, you will receive an email from the WLV Wallet Team containing instructions on how to access these funds including how to transfer as much or as little as you want into the bank account of your choice.
• Payments will only be made in GBP (£). The University of Wolverhampton accepts no responsibility for any foreign exchange costs, transfer fees, or bank charges incurred by recipients.
• Early Deposit Payment Discount - pay deposit four weeks before the deposit payment deadline date, you are entitled to a £500 discount
• Early Full Fee Payment Discount - pay your tuition fee in full by the deposit deadline date, you are entitled to a £1,000 discount
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught or masters of research programme (MRes) at University of Wolverhampton for entry 2026/2027 (not applicable to Prof Docs/MPhils and PhDs)
• These discounts are available only to students paying international fees
• Discount will be applied once payment has been received by the University of Wolverhampton
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• To qualify for one of the discounts above you need to pay the relevant amount of deposit by the outlined deadline.
• The discount only applies to students who are enrolling to study at University's UK campuses.
• Only one discount may be applied per transaction. Discounts cannot be combined
• Progressing students would not be eligible for any discounts

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this discount. Discount will be applied once payment has been received by the University of Wolverhampton

If you should have a query about the discount, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Please note that receiving this discount does not guarantee admission. You must still satisfy all academic requirements and meet visa compliance conditions to secure your place of study.

These awards will be targeted at attracting students from key international schools globally, undertaking all three years of Undergraduate and to support the establishment of the University of Wolverhampton brand and to support diversification of the student population.

Value:

Eligibility Criteria:

Alumni Scholarship (First year of study only):

Available for University of Wolverhampton graduates (including those from our partner institutions) for postgraduate taught on-site study only.

If you have obtained a First or Second class degree with us and choose us for your postgraduate taught studies, you can receive between £2,000 and £3,000 dependant upon your results.

For postgraduate taught study only – payable for one year only. To be offered to University of Wolverhampton graduates from University of Wolverhampton and its partners.

Value: £2k for Second class honours

£3k for First class achievement

Eligibility Criteria:

Progressing students would not be eligible for any other scholarships, bursaries or discounts

• £1,000 per year – awarded automatically
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2026/2027 by 31st July 2027, or A Level results day.
• Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
• Awarded automatically for all 3 years of studies.
• Scholarships are not transferable and are only available for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Students receiving any of the International School Scholarship would also be eligible for the Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
• Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship if you defer your entry
• Applicants must be self-funding and not in receipt of a scholarship from an external source
• The Global Opportunities Office reserves the right to amend the list based on the partnerships/discussion with the International Schools
• Recipients are required to take part in out student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes, promoting the value of studying at the University of Wolverhampton
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at University of Wolverhampton for entry in academic year 2026/2027
• These scholarships are available only to students paying international fees
• Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family’s resources)
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award
• Discount not available for PGCE, CIM qualifications or integrated Master’s. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to combine with any other tuition fee discount, bursary or scholarship. 100% online courses are only eligible for a 10% discount.

How to apply

There is no requirement to make a formal application for this scholarship. Our Admissions Team will detail the scholarship on your offer letter for your degree programme; reducing the tuition fee payable for each year of study on your chosen programme.

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk

Please note this discount only applies to students who are enrolling to study at postgraduate level based at one of the University's UK campuses. The undergraduate award may have been studied either at the University or at any of our international partner institutions - where the undergraduate degree is a University of Wolverhampton Award only.

University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship is intrinsically linked to our Focus Sports (football, basketball, combat sports and netball); athletes outside of these sports are still considered and more favourably if their sport is recognised within the BUCS competitive framework.

Tier One Scholarship:

Tier Two Scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to students competing at junior and senior international level.
• Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study
• Available to student athletes competing at a nationally recognised standard within their sport.
• Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year for their course of study.
• Athlete performance level is decided on a sport by sport basis but follows the below criteria;
• International – Junior/ Senior
• National – Junior/ Senior
• County/ Regional league
• Be able to demonstrate sporting achievements, particularly in BUCS representation
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to striving for personal excellence and act as a role model for other students
• Be a registered and enrolled student at the University of Wolverhampton.
• Provide supporting evidence with your application such as; sporting highlights and coach references
• Adhere to all terms and conditions of the sports scholarship programme

How to apply

To apply for the WLV Sport Scholarship please complete the application form on our website: www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/wlv-sport/sport-scholarship/

Contact:

If you should have a query about the scholarship scheme, please contact the Global Opportunities Team: Email: international@wlv.ac.uk or sportsscholarships@wlv.ac.uk

Partner Scholarships: Articulation progression, (Foundation Provider) progression and Sponsors

To be offered for each year of study

Value:

Ecole Superieure Des Technologies Industrielles Avancees (ESTIA) would receive an additional 20% off their fees, as an additional scholarship.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office , Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed) Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi ,Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Find out more about Commonwealth PhD solutions here

Applications are closed for 2026/2027

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office , Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth Master's scholarships

• £2,500
• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting global prosperity
• Strengthening global peace, security and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
• Access, inclusion and opportunity
• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be a permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
• NOT be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, in your home country or elsewhere
• Have support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format
• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting global prosperity
• Strengthening global peace, security and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
• Access, inclusion and opportunity
• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2.1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2.2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

How to apply

Important: you will need to complete the University of Wolverhampton’s online application form as well as the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). There is no application fee.

We look forward to receiving your application form in due course.

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office , Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

Split site scholarships are for:

Eligible Commonwealth countries (countries to be confirmed)

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji ,The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa. Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Learn more about Commonwealth split-site scholarships

Applications are currently closed

You can start to prepare your application by viewing all necessary information, including eligibility, on the Chevening website: Who can apply? | Chevening

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Scholarship covers:

For further information on Chevening Scholarships, please visit the Chevening website www.chevening.org

The University of Wolverhampton does not manage the following external scholarships, they are managed by external organisations and as such applications for these scholarships should be made directly through their websites (links below).

They have their own application processes and the closing dates are often different from the university's application deadlines. Information and application criteria about each of the scholarships can be found on the individual websites.

• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting global prosperity
• Strengthening global peace, security and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crisis
• Access, inclusion and opportunity
• 12 months study at a UK university as part of an applicant’s doctoral studies in their home country,
• Applicants who are registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Study at a UK university with which your home university has an established institutional or departmental link
• Study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC.
• Full tuition fees
• Return flights
• Stipend for living expenses
• Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds - PhD
• Foundation For Women Grants - final year of a PhD or DPhil (living expenses)
• Postgrad Solutions Ltd all nationalities - PG
• RADMA- PG & PGR
• Single Parent Scholarships - UG
• The International Research Foundation for English Language Education - PhD
• The Whitworth Scholarships Trust Fund - UG & PG EU+UK only
• The EU Marie Sklodowska Fellowship - PhD

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