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£2,000 – £9,000

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Scholarships at this university

China Postgraduate Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional scholarship opportunities for Chinese postgraduate applicants, including taught and research routes.

Award DescriptionAward varies by scholarship
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by award
Eligible countriesChina
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be Chinese students holding eligible QUB offers.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply according to individual scholarship requirements.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

CQC Queen’s Scholarship Award

Open for 2026

Partnership scholarship for Chinese students progressing from CQC programmes to postgraduate research.

Award Description£9,000 tuition fee reduction (£3,000 per year for up to 3 years)
CoversTuition
DeadlineMon Jun 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesChina
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
Medicine & Health

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be CQC Level 3 students completing eligible BSc programmes and hold a QUB PhD offer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit scholarship application through QUB process.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Early Confirmation Award (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Additional tuition fee award for eligible international students who confirm their place early.

Award DescriptionAmount varies by cycle
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineDeadline varies by intake
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must meet confirmation/payment requirements and hold an eligible offer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration after meeting confirmation requirements.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Europe and Central Asia Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional scholarship funding for eligible international postgraduate students. [Eligibility note: European and Central Asian countries]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must meet QUB international scholarship requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow QUB regional scholarship process.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Faculty and School Postgraduate Scholarships

Open for 2026

Course-specific scholarships listed through QUB faculties and schools. [Eligibility note: International applicants where specified]

Award DescriptionVaries by award
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineFaculty-specific deadlines
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must meet programme, nationality and academic requirements listed for each award.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through individual faculty/school scholarship process.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Fully Funded PhD Studentships 2026–27

Open for 2026

Competitive fully funded doctoral opportunities across Queen’s research themes. [Eligibility note: International applicants where projects allow]

Award DescriptionFull tuition fees + living allowance + research support
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineProject-specific (many deadlines NOV-2025–JAN-2026)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants need a suitable academic background, research fit and successful admission to an advertised PhD project.

How to Apply

  1. 1Find a funded PhD project, contact supervisor where required, then submit QUB online application.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Open for 2026

University investment in funded PhD opportunities for international research students.

Award DescriptionFully funded awards available (tuition + stipend depending on scholarship)
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineVaries by research opportunity
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must apply for an eligible funded PhD opportunity and meet research degree entry requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through QUB funded PhD opportunities search and research school routes.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

Open for 2026

Core tuition fee reduction for new international postgraduate taught applicants. [Eligibility note: International fee-paying students]

Award Description£3,000–£5,000 tuition fee reduction depending on region/programme
CoversTuition
DeadlineNo separate deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • New international students joining a full-time postgraduate taught programme who meet scholarship terms.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic assessment after receiving a QUB offer.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Automatic tuition fee scholarship for new international postgraduate taught students.

Award DescriptionUp to £7,500 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineNo separate scholarship deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be international fee-paying students, hold an offer for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme and meet scholarship conditions.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application required
  2. 2assessed automatically after receiving an offer.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

ISC (INTO) Progressors Scholarship

Open for 2026

Scholarship for eligible international students progressing from Queen’s International Study Centre to degree study.

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by intake
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Students must successfully complete eligible ISC pathway study and progress to Queen’s.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic assessment through progression route.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

James MacQuitty Scholarship

Open for 2026

Scholarship supporting postgraduate study in Law through funding from the James MacQuitty Charitable Trust.

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineMon Jul 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible Queen’s Law postgraduate programme and meet scholarship criteria.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Queen’s Scholarship and Funding Finder process.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Latin America Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional scholarship support for postgraduate students from Latin American countries. [Eligibility note: Latin American countries]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an eligible QUB postgraduate offer and satisfy international student requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow QUB scholarship application guidance.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Middle East and North Africa Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional scholarships for eligible postgraduate students from MENA countries. [Eligibility note: Middle East and North Africa countries]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an eligible QUB offer and meet regional eligibility conditions.

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow QUB scholarship instructions.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

NCUK Partnership Award Scholarship

Open for 2026

Scholarship for eligible students progressing through NCUK partner routes. [Eligibility note: NCUK partner students]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must complete an eligible NCUK qualification and progress to Queen’s.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through NCUK/QUB partnership route.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

North America Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Scholarship opportunities for postgraduate applicants from North America. [Eligibility note: USA, Canada]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesCanada
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold a QUB postgraduate offer and meet eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply/automatic consideration depending on award.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Pakistan Postgraduate Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional scholarship supporting Pakistani international postgraduate students.

Award Description£2,000–£5,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesPakistan
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must normally reside in Pakistan, hold a QUB postgraduate offer and satisfy international fee requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic assessment where applicable.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s Business School PhD Scholarships

Open for 2026

Doctoral scholarships supporting research students in business-related disciplines. [Eligibility note: International applicants where funding allows]

Award DescriptionTuition fee support + stipend (award dependent)
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineVaries annually
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have strong academic records and apply for a QUB Business School PhD programme.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through Queen’s Business School PhD admissions and funding calls.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s Business School Postgraduate Scholarship

Open for 2026

Scholarship support for international students entering Queen’s Business School Master’s programmes. [Eligibility note: International fee-paying students]

Award DescriptionTuition fee reduction (varies by award cycle)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNo separate deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an eligible Queen’s Business School postgraduate offer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s Business School Postgraduate Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Tuition fee scholarship for international students joining postgraduate programmes at Queen’s Business School.

Award DescriptionScholarship amount varies by programme and region
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNo separate deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible Queen’s Business School postgraduate programme and meet international fee status requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration
  2. 2no separate application required.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Joint scholarship programme supporting Chinese doctoral students studying at Queen’s.

Award DescriptionFull tuition fee scholarship + CSC funding support (subject to CSC approval)
CoversFull tuition
Deadline2026 cycle deadline varies
Eligible countriesChina
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must meet CSC requirements, hold a QUB PhD offer and satisfy academic and English requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through QUB PhD admissions and CSC route.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s Family Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Scholarship supporting international students who have a family connection with Queen’s University Belfast.

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNo separate deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must meet Queen’s international admission requirements and demonstrate eligible family relationship criteria.

How to Apply

  1. 1Separate scholarship application required.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s Loyalty Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Scholarship for eligible students who previously studied at Queen’s and return for postgraduate study.

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNo separate deadline published
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have previously completed eligible study at Queen’s University Belfast and progress to an eligible postgraduate programme.

How to Apply

  1. 1Separate scholarship application required.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Queen’s NCUK Scholarship Awards

Open for 2026

Partnership awards supporting eligible students progressing through NCUK pathways to Queen’s postgraduate study. [Eligibility note: NCUK partner students (country eligibility varies)]

Award DescriptionAward varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must complete an eligible NCUK qualification and progress to an eligible Queen’s programme.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through NCUK/QUB pathway process.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional tuition scholarship for international postgraduate students from South Asia.

Award Description£2,000–£5,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineVaries by scholarship cycle
Eligible countriesBangladesh, India, Nepal +1 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must normally reside in an eligible South Asian country, hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme and meet international fee requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic consideration for eligible awards
  2. 2some competitive awards require application.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

South Asia Postgraduate Taught Excellence Scholarship (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Competitive scholarship providing a major tuition reduction for outstanding South Asian postgraduate students on selected programmes.

Award Description50% tuition fee reduction (up to maximum two years)
CoversTuition
DeadlineThu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesBangladesh, India, Nepal +1 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an eligible offer and submit the required scholarship application/video submission.

How to Apply

  1. 1Online scholarship application required.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Southeast Asia Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional tuition scholarships for international postgraduate applicants from Southeast Asia. [Eligibility note: Southeast Asian countries]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be nationals/residents of eligible countries and hold a QUB offer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Automatic or application-based depending on award.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarships (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Regional tuition scholarship supporting international students from eligible African countries. [Eligibility note: Eligible Sub-Saharan African countries]

Award DescriptionAmount varies
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineVaries by scholarship cycle
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be nationals/residents of eligible countries, hold a QUB offer and meet international fee requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply according to regional scholarship instructions.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

University International Postgraduate Research Studentships

Open for 2026

University-funded PhD scholarships for international research students in strategic research areas.

Award DescriptionTuition fee support and maintenance funding depending on award
CoversTuition
DeadlineVaries annually
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible PhD programme and satisfy academic and English language requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through QUB research degree admissions and relevant funding competition.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship – Postgraduate Taught (2026/27)

Open for 2026

Highly competitive scholarship for exceptional international postgraduate taught students. [Eligibility note: International fee-paying students]

Award Description50% tuition fee reduction (up to maximum of two years)
CoversTuition
DeadlineThu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme, accept Queen’s as firm choice by deadline, pay international tuition fees and submit required application/video.

How to Apply

  1. 1Separate online application and video submission required.

Application opens on Queen’s University Belfast's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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