Planning a physics degree in the UK? University of Strathclyde announces £7,000 scholarship for international students

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has announced a scholarship worth £7,000 per year for international students enrolling in undergraduate physics programmes for the 2026-27 academic year.

The scholarship will be offered through the university's Department of Physics and will be available to eligible students entering either Year 1 or Year 2 of a full-time undergraduate physics degree in September 2026. Students will not be required to submit a separate scholarship application, as the award will be granted automatically to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Who can apply?

The scholarship is open to new international fee-paying students registering for a full-time undergraduate physics programme at the University of Strathclyde.

To qualify, students must be self-funded. Those receiving a full scholarship from a government office, embassy or any other external funding body will not be eligible for the award.

The university has also clarified that the scholarship is available only to students entering Year 1 or Year 2. It cannot be deferred to a future intake or transferred to another student.

Students who change their course and move out of the Department of Physics during their studies will lose eligibility for the scholarship.

Scholarship to continue throughout the degree

Students who receive the scholarship will continue to get the £7,000 award each academic year for the duration of their degree programme. However, continued eligibility will depend on meeting the university's academic progression requirements.

The scholarship amount will be applied directly towards tuition fees each year, reducing the overall cost of study for international students.

The university has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for students to complete their enrolment and meet the scholarship requirements for the 2026-27 academic year.

No separate application process

Unlike many international scholarships that require additional forms and supporting documents, the University of Strathclyde's physics scholarship will be awarded automatically.

For students, this means the focus remains on securing admission and completing enrolment rather than navigating a separate scholarship process.

The university has stated that only one University of Strathclyde scholarship can be held by a student in an academic year.

Final decision with Faculty of Science

According to the university, the Faculty of Science will have the final authority over scholarship decisions. Appeals against scholarship decisions will not be considered.

The announcement comes as universities across the United Kingdom continue to expand scholarship offerings aimed at attracting international students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes.

Based in Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde is known for its science and engineering programmes and attracts students from across the world each year. For prospective physics students, the new scholarship could reduce tuition costs by up to £7,000 annually throughout their undergraduate studies, provided they continue to meet academic requirements.

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