Aberystwyth University offers more than 12 scholarships and bursaries, of which over 10 are accessible to Indian applicants across UG, PG and doctoral programmes.
Awards span undergraduate, taught master’s, research and doctoral levels. The India Scholarship is one of the few UK awards ring-fenced by nationality for Indian nationals studying at the undergraduate level.
- Standard international tuition: £17,905 to £27,426/year (INR 23.08 to 35.34 Lakhs) for UG; £16,665 to £17,955/year (INR 21.48 to 23.14 Lakhs) for PG
- With Aberystwyth International Scholarship (base tier): UG tuition drops by £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) per year, with the first year’s on-campus rent covered separately
- Best UG scholarship stack (International Scholarship + India Scholarship + Accommodation Award): around £4,000/year (INR 5.16 Lakhs) in fee reduction plus roughly £5,000 (INR 6.44 Lakhs) in avoided year-one rent
- Nearest open deadline: Chevening Scholarship 2027-28 cycle, closes tentative 5 November 2026 (now open)
Aberystwyth sits on the Welsh coast at Cardigan Bay, roughly 4.5 hours from London by train. Cost of living is among the lowest of any UK university town. Most Aberystwyth-direct awards apply automatically once an Indian student holds a confirmed offer.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.88 as of August 2026. Home-rate tuition refers to the fee level set for UK-settled students; international students pay a higher rate.
Table of Contents
- Aberystwyth University Scholarships for UG Students
- Aberystwyth University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at Aberystwyth University
- Aberystwyth University PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships at Aberystwyth University
- Aberystwyth University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Aberystwyth University Scholarships for UG Students
Five awards at the undergraduate level are open to international students at Aberystwyth, including Indian nationals. Most are auto-applied on offer acceptance and need no separate form.
The Aberystwyth International Scholarship base tier of £2,000/year has no minimum-grade rule beyond standard admission. Higher tiers of £4,000 or £8,000 are competitive and reward First Class equivalent marks of 60% or above from a UGC-recognised university.
| Scholarship | Award (GBP) | INR Value | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG) | £2,000/year base tier; up to £8,000/year competitive | INR 2.58 to 10.31 Lakhs/yr | Self-funded international UGs including Indian nationals; higher tiers need 60%+ from UGC-recognised university | Automatic on offer acceptance (base tier); higher tiers via merit review | No application for base tier |
| Aberystwyth India Scholarship (UG) | £2,000/year for every taught year | INR 2.58 Lakhs/yr | Indian nationals only; self-funded; not holding another Aberystwyth cash award except Accommodation Award | Automatic on offer acceptance | Applied at enrolment; no form |
| International Accommodation Award | Free on-campus housing at Cwrt Mawr for year 1 | INR 3.87 to 6.44 Lakhs saved (year 1) | International fee-paying UGs; subject to availability; must remain full-time and full-fee-paying | Standard accommodation application window | Via Aberystwyth accommodation portal |
| Caru Aber International Award | £1,000/year of study | INR 1.29 Lakhs/yr | Previous associate, exchange or study-abroad students at Aberystwyth returning as direct international fee-payers | Rolling; alongside course application | Online form via Aberystwyth international pages |
| International Family Award | £1,000/year of study | INR 1.29 Lakhs/yr | Direct relative of a current or former Aberystwyth student; must enrol as international fee-payer | Rolling; alongside course application | Online form via Aberystwyth international pages |
Indian UG applicants can combine the base-tier International Scholarship with the India Scholarship for a combined £4,000/year (INR 5.16 Lakhs/yr) in tuition reduction. The Accommodation Award covers first-year rent on top of the two tuition awards, saving a further £3,900 to £6,600 in year one.
Explore More: Aberystwyth University Overview
Aberystwyth University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Aberystwyth’s taught postgraduate calendar carries three primary awards for international master’s students, plus two graduate-loyalty discounts. Indian applicants qualify for all three primary awards.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Regional Scholarship for PG is worth £3,000 for First Class equivalent applicants and £2,000 for 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent. It is auto-applied when a self-funded Indian applicant accepts a PG offer, and it is paired with free on-campus housing for year one.
| Scholarship | Award (GBP) | INR Value | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor’s Regional Scholarship (PG) | £2,000 to £3,000/year + free year-1 housing | INR 2.58 to 3.87 Lakhs/yr | Self-funded international PGs from listed regions incl. India; £3,000 for First Class equivalent, £2,000 for 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent | Automatic on offer acceptance | No separate form |
| AberGrad Scholarship | £1,000 tuition fee discount | INR 1.29 Lakhs | Aberystwyth UG graduates progressing to a taught master’s, MPhil or LLM by Research; minimum 2:2 degree; all nationalities | Course application by 31 July 2027 (tentative next cycle; 2026 window closed July 2026) | Automatic on enrolment |
| International Accommodation Award (PG) | Free on-campus housing for year 1 | INR 3.87 to 6.44 Lakhs saved | International PGs; subject to availability; must be full-fee-paying | Standard accommodation window | Via Aberystwyth accommodation portal |
| Caru Aber International Award (PG) | £1,000/year of study | INR 1.29 Lakhs/yr | Former associate or exchange students returning as international fee-payers | Rolling; alongside course application | Online form |
| International Family Award (PG) | £1,000/year of study | INR 1.29 Lakhs/yr | Direct relative of a current or former Aberystwyth student; enrol as international fee-payer | Rolling; alongside course application | Online form |
Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants on UK study forums report net annual tuition of £14,955 to £15,955 (INR 19.28 to 20.57 Lakhs) after a £2,000 Regional Scholarship reduction. Typical monthly living costs in Aberystwyth town run £700 to £800, including £110 to £165 weekly rent and £150 for food.
Explore More: Aberystwyth University Admissions Guide
India-Specific Scholarships at Aberystwyth University
The Aberystwyth India Scholarship is the only award at the university formally ring-fenced by nationality for Indian students. It applies to every taught undergraduate year of the degree.
The award stacks with the Aberystwyth International Scholarship and the International Accommodation Award. No separate form is required beyond your standard UG application.
| Scholarship | Funder | Award | INR Value | Eligible Programmes | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth India Scholarship | Aberystwyth University | £2,000 tuition discount every taught year of study | INR 2.58 Lakhs/yr | Self-funded taught UG programmes for Indian nationals only; excludes candidates holding other Aberystwyth cash scholarships except Accommodation Award | Automatic on offer acceptance for each 2026-27 and 2027-28 intake |
Total value across a 3-year taught undergraduate degree at Aberystwyth for an Indian student:
- Aberystwyth India Scholarship: £2,000 × 3 years = £6,000 (INR 7.73 Lakhs)
- Aberystwyth International Scholarship (base tier): £2,000 × 3 years = £6,000 (INR 7.73 Lakhs)
- International Accommodation Award (year 1 only): £3,900 to £6,600 (INR 5.03 to 8.51 Lakhs) in avoided rent
Combined course-length value for an Indian UG applicant reaches roughly £15,900 to £18,600 (INR 20.49 to 23.97 Lakhs) after all three awards are applied.
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Aberystwyth University PhD Scholarships
Doctoral funding at Aberystwyth centres on the AberDoc Scholarship. It covers home-rate tuition of £5,006/year plus a £20,780 annual maintenance stipend plus a £1,000 annual travel and conference fund over three years.
International PhD applicants including Indian nationals are eligible. Home-fee-only coverage leaves an international fee differential of roughly £13,000 to £15,000 per year that Indian candidates must fund separately.
Three additional President’s Scholarships are awarded each cycle to the top-ranked international AberDoc candidates. These cover the full international fee gap. Departments of Physics and Mathematics operate a separate international-fee bursary of the same design.
| Studentship | Coverage | Stipend (INR) | Eligible Candidates | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AberDoc PhD Scholarship | Home tuition (£5,006) + £20,780 stipend + £1,000 travel/conference fund, for up to 3 years | INR 26.78 Lakhs/yr (stipend) + INR 6.45 Lakhs/yr (home tuition) | Upper 2:1 minimum degree; IELTS 7.0 by end of March; international students including Indian nationals eligible | Tentative 9 January 2027 (annual cycle; 2026 window closed January 2026) |
| President’s Scholarship (international) | Covers international-to-home fee differential of roughly £13,000 to £15,000/year | INR 16.75 to 19.33 Lakhs/yr saved | Three top-ranked international AberDoc candidates each cycle; automatically awarded on AberDoc ranking | Tied to AberDoc; tentative 9 January 2027 |
| PhD Bursaries for International Students (Physics or Mathematics) | Covers international-to-home fee differential in eligible departments | INR 16.75 to 19.33 Lakhs/yr saved | International PhD applicants to Physics or Mathematics only; project-specific admission | Rolling; contact department (phys@aber.ac.uk or maths@aber.ac.uk) |
Reddit Insight: Indian PhD applicants on UK research-funding forums note that AberDoc’s £20,780 stipend matches the UKRI Home rate exactly. Without a President’s Scholarship, international candidates need to find an employer sponsor, an ICCR grant from the Indian government, or a departmental top-up to close the annual fee gap.
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External Government Scholarships at Aberystwyth University
Three UK-government or Commonwealth-backed schemes accept Indian applicants for study at any eligible UK university, including Aberystwyth. Each fully funds a one-year taught master’s degree.
Chevening and Commonwealth Master’s are national-level awards. Each requires a separate application to the funding body, and Aberystwyth must appear as one of your three course choices during that application.
| Scholarship | Full Coverage | Level | Key Eligibility for Indians | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarship | Full tuition + monthly living allowance + return airfare + UK visa fees | One-year taught master’s (PG only) | Indian national; minimum 2 years full-time work experience (~2,800 hours) after UG degree; commitment to return to India for 2 years post-study | Now open; tentative 5 November 2026 close (2027-28 UK entry cycle) |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Full tuition + £1,378/month living allowance + return airfare + additional grants | One-year taught master’s (PG only) | Indian citizen; minimum 2:1 UG degree by September 2027; must show inability to fund UK study personally and demonstrate development impact for India | Tentative November to December 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) | Full tuition + travel costs + living allowance | PG (selected taught master’s at Aberystwyth) | Indian citizen (Commonwealth-developing bracket); minimum 2:1 UG degree; MRes Parasite Control historically listed at Aberystwyth | Tentative October to December 2026 (annual cycle) |
Chevening weighs leadership potential and post-study career trajectory heavily during selection. Commonwealth Master’s places emphasis on how the degree contributes to India’s development goals. Neither award is decided by Aberystwyth staff.
Aberystwyth University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian student can receive at Aberystwyth University?
Ans. The highest confirmed Aberystwyth-direct stack for an Indian UG applicant is £4,000/year cash. This combines the Aberystwyth International Scholarship base tier (£2,000) with the Aberystwyth India Scholarship (£2,000). On top, the International Accommodation Award covers on-campus rent for year 1, worth roughly £3,900 to £6,600. Full funding of tuition and living costs is only available through Chevening or Commonwealth external awards, not through Aberystwyth directly.
Ques. When should an Indian student apply for Aberystwyth University scholarships?
Ans. Most Aberystwyth-direct awards are auto-applied at offer acceptance and carry no separate deadline. The Chevening 2027-28 cycle is open now and closes tentative 5 November 2026. Commonwealth Master’s closes tentative December 2026. AberDoc PhD deadline for September 2027 entry falls tentative 9 January 2027, and AberGrad for 2027-28 taught master’s follows a tentative course-application deadline of 31 July 2027.
Ques. Do Aberystwyth University scholarships need a separate application?
Ans. Most do not. The base-tier Aberystwyth International Scholarship, the India Scholarship, the Vice-Chancellor’s Regional Scholarship (PG), and AberGrad are all auto-applied on offer acceptance or enrolment. Only the higher tiers of the International Scholarship, the Caru Aber Award, the International Family Award, and external schemes like Chevening, Commonwealth Master’s or CSSS require a dedicated form and a separate selection process.
Ques. What academic score qualifies an Indian student for the Aberystwyth India Scholarship?
Ans. The India Scholarship carries no minimum grade beyond Aberystwyth’s standard UG admission threshold. Indian applicants typically need 60 to 65% aggregate in Class 12 from a CBSE, ICSE or recognised state board. Higher tiers of the Aberystwyth International Scholarship worth £4,000 or £8,000 per year do require First Class equivalent marks of 60% or above from a UGC-recognised university at UG or PG level.
Ques. What does the AberDoc Scholarship cover for Indian PhD applicants at Aberystwyth University?
Ans. AberDoc covers home-rate tuition of £5,006 per year, a £20,780 annual maintenance stipend and a £1,000 yearly travel and conference fund, all over three years. Indian applicants remain liable for the international-to-home fee gap of roughly £13,000 to £15,000 per year. Only the top three internationally ranked candidates in each cycle receive a President’s Scholarship covering that fee differential in full.
Ques. Does the Aberystwyth International Scholarship cover living costs in Wales?
Ans. No. The Aberystwyth International Scholarship is a partial tuition-fee reduction only. The paired International Accommodation Award covers on-campus housing at Cwrt Mawr for year 1 only. Beyond that, students at Aberystwyth report monthly living expenses of £700 to £800, including £110 to £165 weekly rent, £150 for food and £50 for utilities. Part-time work of up to 20 hours per week during term is permitted on a UK Student Visa.
Scholarships offered
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
Saltire Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $8,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: 50
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $3,105
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Doctorate
- Number of Scholarships: 50
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 10
India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $3,555
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: 5
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