Aston University offers 15+ named scholarships and studentships, of which 9 are directly accessible to Indian applicants at UG, PG, and PhD levels.
Awards range from a £4,000 automatic postgraduate discount to the £28,500 Ferguson Scholarship, which covers full tuition and a £6,000 living contribution.
- Standard international tuition at Aston University: £17,400 to £24,000 per year (INR 22.34 Lakhs to INR 30.80 Lakhs) across most UG and PG classroom programmes
- With International Community Scholarship (UG Year 1 waiver £5,000): a classroom-based UG drops to about £12,400 (INR 15.91 Lakhs) in Year 1
- Ferguson Scholarship stack: £22,500 tuition plus £6,000 living contribution equals £28,500 (INR 36.58 Lakhs), Health and Life Sciences PGT only
- Next hard deadline: Chevening Scholarship, 6 October 2026, 16:30 IST, for the September 2027 intake
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.34 as of August 2026. PGT means Postgraduate Taught, which is a one-year taught master’s degree in the UK system.
Aston University Scholarships for UG Students
Aston University runs four active UG awards that Indian applicants can win for the September 2027 intake. All undergraduate scholarships exclude Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Audiology.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Tentative Deadline (Sept 2027 intake) |
| International Community Scholarship (UG) |
£9,000 total (INR 11.55 Lakhs), staggered as £5,000 Year 1 + £2,000 Year 2 + £2,000 Year 3 |
Self-funded international UG offer-holders, direct Year 1 entry |
Early round tentative March 2027; Final round tentative June 2027 |
| Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship (UG) |
£10,000 (INR 12.83 Lakhs) fee reduction |
Self-funded international UG applicant, 500-word impact statement |
Tentative 21 June 2027 (annual cycle) |
| NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship |
£5,000 (INR 6.42 Lakhs) first year, plus £5,000 (INR 6.42 Lakhs) final year on the IY1 route |
NCUK pathway students, overseas fee-payers, self-funded |
Tentative 14 June 2027 (annual cycle) |
| OnCampus Aston Merit Scholarships |
Gold £6,000 (INR 7.70 Lakhs); Silver £5,000 (INR 6.42 Lakhs) |
Automatic based on foundation year academic performance |
Automatic upon deposit payment |
The Cadbury award is the highest single UG fee cut. The International Community Scholarship pays out for longer at £9,000 across three years. Indian applicants can hold only one at a time.
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Aston University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Postgraduate applicants get the widest funding menu at Aston University. The default award is the International Community Scholarship, which is automatic on deposit and stacks with nothing else.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Tentative Deadline (Sept 2027) |
| International Community Scholarship (PG) |
£5,500 (INR 7.06 Lakhs) automatic discount for the Sept 2027 intake |
All international PG applicants; excludes MBA, OSPAP, Physician Associate, MRes, research |
Automatic on deposit payment; no separate form |
| Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship (PG) |
£10,000 (INR 12.83 Lakhs) fee reduction |
Self-funded international PG; competitive 500-word statement |
Tentative 21 June 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Full-Time MBA Scholarship |
Gold £12,500 (INR 16.04 Lakhs) or Silver £6,500 (INR 8.34 Lakhs) |
MBA applicants shortlisted at interview |
Awarded during interview process; rolling |
| Aston University GREAT Scholarship |
£10,000 (INR 12.83 Lakhs) minimum |
Indian applicants with UK 2:1 equivalent; one-year on-campus PGT; excludes MBA and OSPAP |
Tentative 30 April 2027, 23:55 IST (annual cycle) |
Reddit Insight: Applicants on r/IndianStudentsUK repeatedly flag that the automatic PG International Community Scholarship of £5,500 is credited only after the tuition deposit is paid, not at offer stage. Miss the deposit deadline and the discount goes with it.
The January 2027 and April 2027 PG intakes still carry the older £4,000 (INR 5.13 Lakhs) International Community discount. The £5,500 amount kicks in only from the September 2027 cohort onwards.
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India-Specific Scholarships at Aston University
Aston University runs three named awards ring-fenced or partly ring-fenced for Indian applicants. These are the highest-value routes for Indian PG offer-holders.
| Scholarship | Amount | India-Specific Detail | Tentative Deadline |
| Ferguson Scholarship |
£22,500 tuition + £6,000 living contribution = £28,500 total (INR 36.58 Lakhs) |
India and select African countries only; three awards total; Health and Life Sciences PGT (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Psychology Conversion, Neuroscience for Drug Discovery, MPH, plus five others) |
Portal opens tentative 2 March 2027; closes tentative 29 May 2027 |
| Aston University GREAT Scholarship |
£10,000 (INR 12.83 Lakhs) minimum; one-year fee support |
India, Thailand, Pakistan and Vietnam; one award per country; British Council co-funded |
Tentative 30 April 2027, 23:55 IST |
| Symbiosis International University Articulation Merit Scholarship |
20% tuition cut for First Class or UK 2:1 equivalent; 15% for UK 2:2 equivalent |
Symbiosis India campus students (Dubai campus excluded) on the formal dual-degree progression route |
Automatic on deposit; no separate form |
Ferguson is the single highest-value award for Indian PG applicants at Aston University. Only three total awards are shared across India and multiple African countries, making it very competitive. Strong applicants strengthen their case with a research-linked personal statement.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants on r/GradSchool and r/IndianStudentsUK note that Ferguson shortlists usually ask for a 2:1 (about 60% aggregate at Indian universities) or higher. Preference goes to students who cannot self-fund the master’s without external support.
Aston University PhD Scholarships
Aston University funds PhD students through a mix of internal studentships, UKRI-linked Doctoral Training Partnerships, and college-level fee scholarships. Full studentships cover tuition plus a UKRI-benchmark annual stipend.
| Funding Route | Amount (per year) | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Tentative Deadline |
| Aston University Fully-Funded Studentships |
Full home tuition + stipend at UKRI rate (approximately £21,780 in 2026/27, INR 27.95 Lakhs per year) |
Open to Indian applicants on advertised project-specific PhDs; check the international fee-difference note |
Rolling; most annual calls tentative January to March 2027 |
| EPSRC-linked and UKRI DTP Awards |
Full tuition + £21,780 (INR 27.95 Lakhs) stipend per year |
Capped at 30% international allocation per UK guidance; Indians eligible within that share |
Tentative January 2027 across most Aston DTP calls |
| College of Health and Life Sciences Fee Scholarships |
Fee reduction bridging home vs. international gap (partial) |
Indian PhD applicants in HLS shortlisted by the college |
Rolling; project-specific |
| Aston PhD+ Programme (add-on) |
Non-monetary skills and employability package on top of any studentship |
All Aston PhD students; automatic enrolment on registration |
Automatic; no application |
Indian applicants targeting a fully-funded PhD at Aston University should apply directly to advertised projects rather than general self-proposed routes. Only advertised posts carry the full stipend. Self-funded PhD tuition sits around £19,500 per year (INR 25.03 Lakhs).
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External Government Scholarships for Aston University Applicants
Indian students admitted to Aston University can also apply to fully-funded UK-government scholarships that treat Aston as an eligible institution. These can deliver up to 100% coverage on top of, or instead of, any Aston-side award.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline for 2027 Intake |
| Chevening Scholarship (UK FCDO) |
Full tuition + monthly stipend of £1,093 (INR 1.40 Lakhs), return flights, arrival allowance, UK visa |
Indian citizen; UK 2:1 equivalent bachelor’s; 2,800 hours (about 2 years) of work experience; commit to return to India for 2 years |
6 October 2026, 16:30 IST (confirmed) |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship |
Full tuition + monthly stipend + flights + thesis and study grants |
Indian citizens with financial need; nominated via a domestic nominating body |
Tentative October 2026 for September 2027 intake |
| Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Awards |
Short grants of £2,000 to £6,000 (INR 2.57 to 7.70 Lakhs) for research visits, art residencies, and final-stage doctoral top-ups |
Indian citizens under 45, mid-career, arts/heritage/research-focused |
Tentative 30 November 2026 for CWIT long-term awards |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship |
Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.62 Lakhs) for tuition, living, one-way travel |
Indian citizens under 30; strong academic record; Aston-eligible for select programmes |
Tentative 15 April 2027 (annual cycle) |
What Chevening covers for Indian awardees at Aston University:
- Full tuition fees for a one-year taught master’s
- Monthly living stipend of £1,093 (INR 1.40 Lakhs) for 12 months
- Return economy flights between India and the UK
- UK student visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge
- Arrival allowance for first-month settling costs
Reddit Insight: Chevening awardees on r/Chevening and r/IndianStudentsUK consistently advise Indian applicants to submit the mandatory 500-word essays at least three weeks before the 6 October cut-off. The portal slows down in the final 72 hours, and last-minute submissions often get truncated.
Chevening cannot be combined with the International Community Scholarship because Chevening already covers full tuition. Aston fee-waivers in that scenario default to a partial cash top-up only where policy allows.
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Aston University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can win at Aston University?
Ans. The single largest stack is the Ferguson Scholarship at £28,500 (INR 36.58 Lakhs). It covers full £22,500 tuition and a £6,000 living contribution for a Health and Life Sciences PGT. Externally, Chevening delivers 100% funding including tuition, a £1,093/month stipend (INR 1.40 Lakhs), and return flights. Aston-side awards cannot be stacked with Chevening because tuition is already covered.
Ques. When should Indian students apply for Aston University scholarships for the September 2027 intake?
Ans. Apply to Aston University between September 2026 and January 2027 to secure an offer early. Chevening closes 6 October 2026 at 16:30 IST. Ferguson opens tentative 2 March 2027 and closes tentative 29 May 2027. GREAT closes tentative 30 April 2027, 23:55 IST. The £5,500 automatic PG International Community Scholarship is triggered only when the tuition deposit is paid by the offer deadline.
Ques. How do I apply for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship at Aston University?
Ans. Aston University emails a personal application link to eligible offer-holders. Applicants complete a form and submit a 500-word statement covering academic achievement, career goals, and community impact. The tentative deadline for the September 2027 intake is 21 June 2027. Only self-funded international UG and PG applicants qualify; Medicine, Pharmacy, MRes, MBA, OSPAP and Physician Associate are excluded.
Ques. What GPA or degree class do Indian applicants need to be competitive for the Ferguson Scholarship?
Ans. The floor is a UK 2:1 equivalent, mapping to about 60% aggregate for Indian bachelor’s degrees, or 6.5 CGPA out of 10. Only three Ferguson awards are shared across India and multiple African countries. Competitive applicants usually hold 65% or higher, plus documented financial need, a research-linked personal statement, and demonstrated interest in Health and Life Sciences.
Ques. Does the Ferguson Scholarship cover living costs in Birmingham for Indian students?
Ans. The Ferguson living contribution is £6,000 (INR 7.70 Lakhs) for one year. Average shared-room rent in Birmingham student areas like Selly Oak or Aston Triangle runs £550 to £750 per month (INR 70,587 to INR 96,255). Add £250 to £350 (INR 32,085 to INR 44,919) per month for food and transport. Ferguson recipients typically top up the £6,000 with a part-time on-campus role of up to 20 hours per week.
Ques. Is the £5,500 International Community Scholarship for PG students automatic or competitive?
Ans. Fully automatic for the September 2027 PG intake. Indian offer-holders on eligible taught courses receive the £5,500 (INR 7.06 Lakhs) discount when the tuition deposit is paid by the deadline listed in the offer letter. No essay, form, or interview is required. MBA, OSPAP, Physician Associate, MRes and research degrees are excluded from the automatic award.
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