University of Bath master’s degree scholarships for 2026 entry

At Bath, we are known for excellence in teaching and research, our welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are:

• Top 10 in all national league tables.  
• Named Sport University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. 
• Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026 at 132.  
• Ranked joint 5th for career after 15 months by the Guardian University Guide 2026 and top 100 for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2026.   
• Named 56th in the 2026 QS Global Sustainability Rankings, climbing 71 places since last year. 

Studying for a master’s degree is a great investment in your future. We also understand that it is expensive. That’s why we want to provide you with up-to-date information about scholarships and funding so that you can make an informed choice.

Scholarships for 2026 entry

We have a number of scholarship schemes available with a range of eligibility. Explore all our scholarships for 2026.

Faculties of Engineering and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science scholarships

We’re offering the following scholarships to high-achieving students joining a full-time taught master’s course in September 2026:

• up to 250 Bath Global Scholarship worth £10,000 and over 100 Bath Merit Awards worth £5000 to international students
• The Diamond Scholarship worth £3,000 to applicants from the UK

School of Management MSc Scholarships

We’re investing up to £3 million in scholarships to help talented students achieve their ambitions, wherever they are in the world. 

They include:

Master’s Worldwide Scholarships
Up to 15 Worldwide scholarships worth £5,000 each towards successful applicants' tuition fees.

Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Up to 15 scholarships worth £10,000 each towards successful applicant’s tuition fees.

Scholarship for Outstanding Individual
Up to 15 scholarships worth £10,000 each towards successful applicant’s tuition fees.

MBA Scholarships

A range of scholarships available to outstanding home and overseas applicants.

Other funding

The University of Bath offers bursaries to its graduate students and alumni:

• Bath Alumni: if you have graduated with an honours degree or equivalent from the University of Bath and are self-financing, you may qualify for a 10% discount on tuition fees for a postgraduate course here at Bath. Your fees will be automatically discounted if you receive an offer.

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