Kent International Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — University of Kent
A guaranteed discount, rather than a competitive one, removes a huge amount of the uncertainty that usually surrounds scholarship applications for international students.
About the Scholarship
The Kent International Scholarship is a guaranteed tuition fee discount for international applicants who meet a defined set of eligibility criteria, with no application required beyond simply accepting a course offer. At postgraduate taught level, students domiciled in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey or Vietnam receive three thousand pounds for a Kent Business School taught master’s, or five thousand pounds for other taught master’s programmes. A separate undergraduate version of the scholarship, worth five thousand pounds, is available to applicants from all markets rather than the restricted postgraduate list.
Scholarship Benefits
- A guaranteed three or five thousand pound discount at postgraduate taught level, depending on the course
- A separate five thousand pound undergraduate scholarship open to all markets
- No separate application required beyond accepting your course offer
- Automatic notification shortly after accepting your offer
- Applied directly to the cost of tuition fees
Eligibility Criteria
- For postgraduate taught eligibility, be domiciled in one of the thirteen listed countries, including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey or Vietnam
- Accept a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible Kent course
- Be assessed as a self-funded overseas fee payer, paying fees directly to the University of Kent
- Not be enrolled on a course with an integrated pre-master’s, a distance learning programme, or a PGCert or PGDip
- For undergraduate eligibility, hold an accepted offer for a Kent undergraduate programme starting September 2026 or January 2027, available to applicants from all markets
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship applies broadly across Kent’s taught postgraduate and undergraduate course portfolio, with Kent Business School postgraduate courses receiving a slightly smaller discount than other taught master’s subjects, and undergraduate eligibility spanning the university’s wider course offering.
Required Documents
- A confirmed and accepted offer for an eligible Kent course
- Proof of domicile in one of the eligible countries, for postgraduate applicants
- Confirmation of self-funded overseas fee-paying status
- No separate scholarship application form, since the award is guaranteed on acceptance
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for and receive an offer on an eligible Kent undergraduate or postgraduate taught course
- Confirm your country of domicile is on the current eligible list, if applying at postgraduate level
- Accept your conditional or unconditional offer
- Wait for automatic notification of your guaranteed scholarship shortly after acceptance
- Confirm the discount has been applied correctly to your tuition account
- Contact Kent’s international scholarships team if you believe you qualify but have not received confirmation
Selection Process
There is no competitive selection process for this scholarship, since eligibility is guaranteed automatically once a self-funded international applicant from an eligible country accepts their offer for a qualifying Kent course.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Confirm your country of domicile is on the current thirteen-country list before assuming postgraduate eligibility
- Accept your offer promptly, since notification follows shortly after acceptance
- Check whether the undergraduate version, open to all markets, might suit your situation better than the restricted postgraduate list
- Confirm your course does not include an integrated pre-master’s or distance learning format, since these are excluded
- Compare this with Great Scholarships Bangladesh or Great Scholarships Pakistan if your country also appears on those separate schemes
- Look at the University of Essex International Undergraduate Scholarship as a further comparison for undergraduate study in the southeast of England
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply separately for this scholarship?
No, it is guaranteed automatically once an eligible applicant accepts their course offer.
Which countries are eligible at postgraduate level?
Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
Is the undergraduate scholarship restricted by country?
No, the undergraduate version is available to applicants from all markets, unlike the postgraduate scheme.
How much is the postgraduate discount worth?
Three thousand pounds for a Kent Business School taught master’s, or five thousand pounds for other eligible taught master’s programmes.
Are distance learning students eligible?
No, distance learning programmes, integrated pre-master’s courses, and PGCert or PGDip programmes are excluded.
Does the scholarship apply automatically to every intake?
It applies to eligible September and January intakes, so applicants should confirm their specific intake is covered.