Dean’s Award
The generous Dean’s Award scholarships aim to recognise and support outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the betterment of society.
Value: A 50% discount of the full tuition fee cost for the first year of study
Eligibility criteria
To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria:
- You must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at University College Birmingham. Part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible.
- You must have overseas fee status and be paying overseas tuition fees. Home fee payers are not eligible.
- The minimum requirements are 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalents) for undergraduate programmes and 1st class honours (or international equivalents) for postgraduate programmes.
- This scholarship is available to students’ first year of study only.
- You must have paid at least £1,000 towards your deposit within 14 days of receiving your scholarship offer. Otherwise, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.
- You agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or participate in marketing activities upon request.
How to apply
- Obtain an offer for a programme starting in February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027.
- Submit your application via one of the following links, depending on your intake: February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027. Deadlines can be found below.
- Include a personal statement, and within 500 words, demonstrate your achievements in your field of study, your career aspirations, and your contribution to the betterment of society.
- You will be notified of the outcome via email.
Dean's Award application deadlines
| Intake: | Application deadline: | Successful applicants notified by: |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 30 November 2025 | 18 December 2025 |
| September 2026 | 31 May 2026 | 30 June 2026 |
| February 2027 | 31 October 2026 | 30 November 2026 |
Any questions?
For any enquiries regarding our international scholarships and discounts, please email international@ucb.ac.uk.
