Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship

Cardiff University is proud to announced the Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship for international students applying to eligible undergraduate programmes. The scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of £3,500 or £5,000 to outstanding overseas applicants who meet the university’s admission and scholarship criteria.

Cardiff University was founded in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire. It became one of the founding colleges of the University of Wales in 1893. Over the years, the university expanded its academic programmes and research activities, gaining a strong reputation in teaching and innovation. In 2005, it became an independent university awarding its own degrees.

Table of Briefs

Background

The Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship is an initiative by Cardiff University to attract talented international students to its undergraduate programmes. The scholarship reflects the university’s commitment to promoting global education and supporting students from diverse backgrounds who wish to study in the United Kingdom.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Submit an application to Cardiff University by 30 June 2026.

• Accept the offer by the UCAS deadline and make Cardiff University the firm choice.

• Meet all academic and English language conditions stated in the offer by 31 August 2026.

• Fulfill the original admission criteria for the selected undergraduate programme.

• Be classified as an overseas fee-paying student.

Applicants who fail to meet the required offer conditions or academic entry requirements will not be eligible for the scholarship, even if admitted to the university.

Benefits

The scholarship offers financial support in the form of a tuition fee discount for eligible students enrolling in undergraduate programmes.

Award Amounts

• £3,500 – For most eligible international students.

• £5,000 – For students domiciled in the following countries:

  • India

  • Kenya

  • Pakistan

  • Turkey

  • UAE

  • USA

Programme Coverage

• Available for most undergraduate degree programmes.

• Not available for programmes in:

  • Dentistry

  • Medicine

  • Healthcare schools

• Certificate and Diploma programmes are excluded.

Application Process

One of the advantages of this scholarship is that no separate application is required.

The process works as follows:

1. Apply to an eligible undergraduate programme at Cardiff University.

2. Submit your application before 30 June 2026.

3. Receive and accept your offer through UCAS, making Cardiff University your firm choice.

4. Meet all academic and English language conditions by 31 August 2026.

5. If eligible, the scholarship will be automatically awarded upon enrolment.

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