Master's degree funding
There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans. Find out more below.
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Aziz Foundation Scholarships
The Aziz Foundation is offering UK students 100% tuition fee scholarships for master's study at Loughborough University.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Alumni Bursary
10% off tuition fees for self-funding full-time postgraduate taught students who are not in receipt of any other University award and who obtained their previous degree from Loughborough University.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: 10% off tuition fees
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Chevening Scholarships
For talented graduates and young professionals who the FCO identify as the potential leaders of tomorrow to develop strong links with the UK and with each other in a global network.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Awards are open to students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study a full-time master’s degree.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Daryl Jelinek Sporting Scholarship
Bursary of £2,000-£4,000 per annum for rugby union (men's) players.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Between £2,000-£4,000
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Data Science Bursary
Up to ten £10,000 bursaries for students from under-represented groups studying MSc Data Science.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to £10,000
Department: Computer Science
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Dean’s Award for Enterprise Scholarship
The Dean's Award for Enterprise offers 90% off the tuition fees for a full-time UK/EU master's student with an inspiring business idea.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: 90% off tuition fees
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Development Trust Africa Scholarships
Full fee scholarships may be available to new full-time international taught postgraduate students from Africa. Academic excellence is the key criterion for the choice of our scholarship winners.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarships
Open to students from countries on the list of official development aid recipients identified by the Development Co-operation Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Up to $21,000
Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Government Sponsored Students
International students may be able to get sponsorship from the government in their home country to study at postgraduate level.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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Hardship Support Fund
Available to all postgraduate students who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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Harry James Riddleston Charity Loans
The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester offers interest-free loans of up to £10,000 to UK students living in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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Inspiring Success Scholarship
The Inspiring Success Scholarship offers 100% off the full cost of tuition fees for selected unemployed and underemployed graduates.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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International Scholarships
Most schools and departments offer scholarships to self-funding international students on the basis of academic merit. The scheme is available to taught postgraduate students.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 20% off tuition fees
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Loughborough University London Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme at our London campus, you may be eligible for a bursary or a scholarship.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
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Loughborough Sports Scholarship
To support the sporting and academic development of talented student athletes. The level of support varies by sport and performance level.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to £5,000
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Northern Ireland Government Loan
A loan of up to £5,500 for students ordinarily living in Northern Ireland undertaking a master's degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma at any UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £5,500
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Santander Taught Postgraduate Scholarships
Up to seven scholarships to the value of £5,000 set against tuition fees for prospective full-time postgraduate taught students who are permanent residents of the UK.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: £5,000
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School and department bursaries and scholarships
Our Schools and departments offer a number of postgraduate bursaries and scholarships to UK/EU and international students who have applied for a taught programme.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering department you may be eligible for a bursary or a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
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Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering you may be eligible for a bursary or a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
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Business and Economics Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Business and Economics you may be eligible for one of our bursaries or scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 40% off tuition fees
Department: Business and Economics
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Chemical Engineering Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Chemical Engineering you may be eligible for a bursary or a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Chemistry department you may be eligible for one of our scholarships or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Chemistry
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Computer Science Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Computer Science you may be eligible for one of our scholarships or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Computer Science
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Creative Arts Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to Creative Arts you may be eligible for a bursary or a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Arts, English and Drama
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Design Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Design School you may be eligible for one of our scholarships or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 25% off tuition fees
Department: Design
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Geography and Environment Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a Geography and Environment taught programme you may be eligible for a scholarship or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Geography and Environment
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Materials Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Materials department you may be eligible for a scholarship or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Materials
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Mathematical Sciences Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Mathematical Sciences department you may be eligible for a scholarship or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Mathematical Sciences
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Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering you may be eligible for one of our scholarships or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Physics Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Physics you may be eligible for a scholarship or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
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Politics and International Studies Bursary and Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a Politics and International Studies taught programme, you may be eligible for a scholarship or a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Politics and International Studies
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Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Bursary and Scholarship
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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Scottish Government Postgraduate Loan
Combined tuition fee and living cost loans of up to £10,000 for students ordinarily living in Scotland looking to study a master's or postgraduate diploma that is not taught in Scotland.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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Sir Thomas White Charity Loans
Sir Thomas White Loan Charity provides education loans up to the sum of £10,000 to postgraduate students who are resident in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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UK Government Postgraduate Loan
Up to £10,906 for UK and EU students ordinarily resident in England looking to study a master's programme at a UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £10,906
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United States of America
For US students who wish to study in the UK, and UK students wishing to study in the US, there are a number of different finance options available to help fund your studies.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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British Marshall Scholarships
Awards are open to US citizens who are graduates of US universities, to undertake study in any subject leading to a degree at a UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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US Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans help cover the cost of higher education at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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US-UK Fulbright Scholarships
The US-UK Fulbright Awards Programme offers opportunities for you to study, lecture, or pursue research in any academic field.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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Welsh Government Postgraduate Loan
Welsh students are able to apply for up to £17,000 (subject to regulations being made) towards the cost postgraduate study at any UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £17,000
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