Global Excellence Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — University of Dundee
Scotland’s smaller cities often get overlooked in scholarship searches that default straight to Edinburgh and Glasgow, yet Dundee’s own flagship award is generous enough to deserve equal attention.
About the Scholarship
The Global Excellence Scholarship is the University of Dundee’s main academic merit award for international students, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate taught study. Undergraduate applicants with international fee status who normally achieve at least AAB at A-level or the university’s recognized equivalent can receive seven thousand five hundred pounds for every year of study, while postgraduate applicants with an outstanding bachelor’s degree, equivalent to a UK first-class result, can receive eight thousand pounds off a taught master’s beginning in January. In both cases, Dundee’s admissions team assesses eligibility automatically from submitted transcripts, so no separate scholarship form needs to be completed.
Scholarship Benefits
- Seven thousand five hundred pounds per year for eligible undergraduate students
- Eight thousand pounds off tuition fees for eligible taught master’s students
- Automatic assessment based on submitted academic transcripts
- No separate scholarship application required
- Available across most full-time, on-campus courses, excluding Medicine and Dentistry
Eligibility Criteria
- Submit an application and receive an offer for a full-time, on-campus course at Dundee
- Hold International Fee Status as determined by the University of Dundee
- Achieve at least AAB at A-level, or the university-approved equivalent, for undergraduate eligibility
- Hold a UK first-class degree or Dundee-approved equivalent for postgraduate eligibility
- Not be applying for an excluded programme, including Medicine and Dentistry
- Allow the admissions team to automatically assess transcripts for eligibility, with no separate form required
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship applies broadly across Dundee’s full-time, on-campus undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses, excluding Medicine and Dentistry, covering subjects from life sciences and engineering to art, design, humanities and social sciences.
Required Documents
- A confirmed offer letter for an eligible full-time, on-campus Dundee course
- Academic transcripts meeting the AAB undergraduate or first-class postgraduate threshold
- Proof of International Fee Status
- No separate scholarship application, since eligibility is assessed automatically
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for an eligible full-time, on-campus undergraduate or taught master’s course at Dundee
- Confirm your course is not on the excluded Medicine or Dentistry list
- Submit your full academic transcripts as part of the standard application process
- Allow the admissions team to automatically check your results against the AAB or first-class equivalent threshold
- Receive confirmation of your scholarship alongside or shortly after your course offer
- Accept your place and allow the award to apply directly to your tuition account
Selection Process
There is no competitive panel for this scholarship, since Dundee’s admissions team automatically checks each international offer holder’s transcripts against the published AAB undergraduate or first-class postgraduate threshold to confirm eligibility.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Submit complete, clearly translated transcripts as early as possible in your application
- Confirm whether your prior qualification meets the specific AAB or first-class equivalent used by Dundee for your country
- Check that your chosen course is not on the excluded Medicine or Dentistry list
- Apply for the January postgraduate intake if your qualification and timeline suit that start date better than September
- Compare this with the Strathclyde International Merit Scholarship if you are also considering business-related postgraduate study in Scotland
- Look at the Saltire Scholarships as a further Scotland-wide option alongside this one
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application?
No, Dundee automatically assesses eligibility from your submitted transcripts, with no extra form required.
What grades do I need at undergraduate level?
Normally at least AAB at A-level, or the university’s approved equivalent qualification.
What is required for the postgraduate version?
A UK first-class degree, or Dundee’s approved equivalent, is generally required for the postgraduate taught master’s award.
Does the scholarship exclude any subjects?
Yes, Medicine and Dentistry programmes are excluded from this scheme.
When does the postgraduate intake begin?
The postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarship has been linked to a January taught master’s start date in recent cycles.
How much is the undergraduate award worth?
Seven thousand five hundred pounds per year of study for eligible undergraduate students.
Does the scholarship require ongoing academic performance to continue?
Students are generally expected to maintain satisfactory academic progression in each year to continue benefiting from the award in subsequent years.
Can I apply if my qualification is not from an A-level system?
Yes, Dundee assesses a wide range of international qualifications against its own equivalence scale, so non-A-level qualifications are still considered.