University of Strathclyde is pleased to announce the EU Engagement Scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026 , designed to support EU students beginning postgraduate taught studies at the University of Strathclyde. These awards aim to ease the financial impact of international tuition fees for eligible students and encourage talented graduates from across Europe to continue their academic journey in Scotland.
The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, Scotland, was founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, with a vision to provide “a place of useful learning” for all. Over time, it grew into one of the UK’s leading technological universities, gaining full university status in 1964. Known for its strong focus on research, innovation, and industry collaboration, Strathclyde offers world-class teaching across engineering, science, business, and humanities, attracting students from around the globe.
Table of Briefs
| Key Point | Details |
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| Scholarship Name | EU Engagement Scholarships – Postgraduate Taught Courses |
| Provider | University of Strathclyde |
| Number of Awards | Unlimited |
| Value | £5,000 – £12,000 (depending on faculty/programme) |
| Opens | 1 January 2021 |
| Deadline | 30 September 2025 |
| Level of Study | Postgraduate Taught (Full-Time) |
| Eligible Applicants | EU nationals (self-funded, classed as International fee status) |
| Helps With | Tuition Fees |
| Eligible Countries | All EU Member States + EEA + Switzerland |
| Mode of Study | Full-time, on-campus only |
Background
Following Brexit, EU students are no longer eligible for the same tuition fee status as UK and Scottish students, and are now classified as international applicants. To address this change and ensure talented students from Europe still have access to affordable postgraduate education, the University of Strathclyde introduced the EU Engagement Scholarships. These awards provide financial support of up to £12,000 for eligible full-time postgraduate taught programmes across a wide range of disciplines, helping to strengthen academic and cultural ties between Scotland and the EU.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be an EU national or a dependant family member.
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Be self-funding their studies.
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Reside in the EEA, Switzerland, or the UK at the time of application.
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Be classed as International for tuition fee purposes (due to Brexit changes).
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Be applying for a full-time postgraduate taught programme starting in 2025/26.
Benefits
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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
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£10,000: LLM Law, MSc International Relations, MSc Research Methods in Psychology, MSc Clinical Health Psychology
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£5,000: All other eligible Masters (excluding online, modular, and Centre for Lifelong Learning)
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Strathclyde Business School
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£12,000: Accounting & Finance
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£11,000: Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance, Management Science (excluding MBA)
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£10,000: Human Resource Management programmes
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£9,000: Economics / Economics & Policy of Energy & Climate Change
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Faculty of Engineering
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£8,000: All full-time on-campus engineering Masters programmes
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Faculty of Science
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£10,000: MSc Actuarial Science, MSc Quantitative Finance
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£8,000: Physics, Pure & Applied Chemistry, Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences Masters
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£7,000: Computer & Information Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics Masters
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Application Process
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No separate application is required for the scholarship.
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When you apply for your chosen postgraduate taught programme, your eligibility will be assessed automatically.
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If you meet the criteria, the scholarship will be applied to your tuition fees.
Important Dates
Applications Deadline: 30 September 2025.
Conclusion
The EU Engagement Scholarships at the University of Strathclyde are a generous opportunity for EU students facing international tuition fees post-Brexit. With tailored funding across faculties, the awards not only ease financial pressure but also reaffirm Strathclyde’s dedication to attracting diverse and talented postgraduate students from Europe.