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Funding and Scholarship Information for International Applicants

The following information is for Undergraduate applicants with 'Overseas' fee status applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic years 27/28.

Your fee status depends on your residency and immigration status - not your nationality. Check your status at UKCISA fee status guidance →

Scholarship Information for Undergraduate International Applicants

Northumbria University offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for International applicants which are awarded based on country of domicile. All scholarships have associated eligibility criteria, therefore it is essential applicants observe the terms and conditions carefully.

Please use the scholarship search at the top of this page to check your eligibility against available scholarships.

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US Financial Aid

Northumbria University participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programme. If you are an American student studying an Undergraduate or Masters course at Northumbria then you should apply for loans by completing a free application for Student Aid at studentloans.gov.

Please see our Financial Aid pages for further information.

External Sources of International Funding

The FINS Education Loan Scheme developed by the EDUCATIVA Group and available to all students from an EU member state that want to study at a reputable university in Europe.

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Definitions

Home - In order to be classed as a home student, you will need to have been living in the UK for at least three years for purposes other than education and have settled status. Further information can be found by referring to the UKCISA website.

Bursary - A bursary is a means tested financial award given to students who meet the criteria of the scheme. Not all bursaries are given in cash, but could be services or resources of an equivalent financial value.

Scholarship - A financial award given to eligible students who meet the terms and conditions as determined by the scheme.

Sponsorship arrangement - If your fees are being paid in full or part by another sponsor (such as an employer, charity or trust) this will be considered as a sponsorship arrangement.

Self-funding - Students who are assuming full responsibility for the funding of their course. Please note students in receipt of a loan from the Student Loan Company are identified as a self-funding student.

Last updated: 21/10/2026