University of Leicester Scholarships 2027

University of Leicester Scholarships 2027

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Study Abroad Content Writer | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

University of Leicester offers multiple scholarship and funding routes for Indian students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study.

  • 3 undergraduate awards are available, including a full tuition fee waiver worth up to £30,150 (₹38.73 Lakhs) per year.
  • The International Citizens of Change Scholarship offers £10,000 (₹12.85 Lakhs) per year for up to three years.
  • PG students can receive a 20% Alumni Discount worth up to £4,850 (₹6.23 Lakhs) or a 10% Family Loyalty Discount worth up to £2,425 (₹3.11 Lakhs) per year.
  • External funding includes Chevening, Commonwealth Shared, J.N. Tata and K.C. Mahindra scholarships for eligible Indian applicants.

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.45 as of August 2026.


University of Leicester Scholarships for UG Students

Leicester funds 3 undergraduate awards that accept Indian passport holders for the September 2026 and September 2027 intakes. The International UG Fee Waiver is the highest single award, worth full tuition for eligible degree programmes.

Scholarship Amount Eligibility for Indian Applicants Deadline (Next Cycle)
International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver Full tuition, worth up to £30,150
(INR 38.73 Lakhs) per year
International fee-paying UG applicant, offer for a 3-year degree, 2 grades above the standard entry threshold.
30 awards for Sep 2026, video application required
Tentative 30 June 2027, 23:59 BST
(2026-27 cycle closed)
International Citizens of Change Scholarship
(general)
£10,000
(INR 12.85 Lakhs) per year for up to 3 years
International fee payer of any nationality.
10 awards for Sep 2026 cycle.
Excludes Medicine, LLB Maitrise, and Foundation courses
Tentative 30 June 2027, 23:59 BST
(2026-27 cycle closed)
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship £5,000 
(INR 6.42 Lakhs) per year
International student who achieves qualifications equivalent to 2 A-Level grades above the standard course entry offer.
Automatic assessment on final results submission
Automatic assessment on offer, no separate deadline

University of Leicester Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

Leicester offers Indian PG applicants 2 institutional routes for 2026-27 taught Masters intakes.

Scholarship Amount Eligibility for Indian Applicants Deadline (Next Cycle)
Alumni Discount 20 percent of tuition, up to £4,850
(INR 6.23 Lakhs) on a £24,250 course
Prior graduate of a Leicester undergraduate or PGCE programme progressing to a Masters. Automatic when you tick the alumni box on the PG application Automatic on offer, no separate deadline
Family Loyalty Discount 10 percent of tuition, up to £2,425
(INR 3.11 Lakhs) per year
Sibling, spouse, or parent currently studies or has studied at Leicester. Applies to UG or PG, automatic on offer with proof of relation Automatic on offer, no separate deadline

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University of Leicester PhD Scholarships

Leicester funds doctoral routes for international applicants including Indians. 

Scholarship / Studentship Coverage Eligibility for Indian Applicants Deadline
Midlands4Cities AHRC DTP UK-rate tuition fees + UKRI-rate stipend; international fee difference not covered by AHRC funding International applicants eligible; any additional international fee support depends on the host university 2027 TBC
ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP UK-rate tuition fees + UKRI-rate stipend; 2025/26 stipend £20,780 International applicants eligible, but must pay the difference between UK and international fees 2027 TBC
STFC Studentships UK fee waiver + stipend + RTSG; 2025/26 stipend £20,780 International applicants eligible; only a small number receive full overseas fee waivers 2027 TBC

External Government Scholarships for University of Leicester Applicants

Indian applicants heading to Leicester commonly layer a UK government or Indian foundation award on top of the tuition offer. Full-value external awards cover tuition, living costs, and airfare, often taking total funding.

Scholarship Value / Coverage Eligibility for Indian Applicants Deadline (Next Cycle)
Chevening Scholarship Fully funded: tuition fees, monthly stipend, return airfare and other allowances Yes.
Indian citizens are eligible, subject to Chevening's academic, work experience and other requirements
6 October 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Full tuition, living allowance, airfare and applicable allowances Yes.
India is an eligible country.
Available for selected one-year full-time Master's courses at participating UK universities
Not announced yet for 2027/28 
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship Up to US$120,000 (₹1.05 crore) covering tuition, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs and health allowance Yes, but highly course-specific.
Indian passport holders resident in India can apply if they meet the academic and admission requirements.
Business and Finance, Computer Science, Engineering and Management/MBA are excluded, subject to the stated exceptions
2027 deadline not announced
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Up to ₹20 lakh as a loan scholarship Yes.
Available to eligible Indian students pursuing higher education overseas
2027 deadline not announced 
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad Up to ₹10 lakh for the top 3 fellows; up to ₹5 lakh for other awardees Yes, subject to the scholarship's eligibility requirements 2027 deadline not announced 

For Indian students, the University of Leicester offers multiple funding routes, from full tuition UG awards to postgraduate discounts and competitive doctoral funding. External options such as Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships can provide substantially broader financial support, while J.N. Tata and K.C. Mahindra offer additional funding routes. Students should check course specific eligibility and the latest deadlines before applying. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. When should Indian students apply for University of Leicester scholarships?

Ans. Indian applicants should start scholarship preparation 10 to 12 months before the intake month. For a September 2027 start, submit your Leicester application by December 2026 and target Chevening by 6 October 2026. 

Ques. What academic grade do Indian applicants need for University of Leicester merit scholarships?

Ans. The International UG Merit Scholarship needs 2 grades above the standard A-Level entry offer, roughly 90 to 92 percent in CBSE Class 12. The UG Fee Waiver and both Citizens of Change awards use the same benchmark. Leicester PhD studentships require a UK 2:1 floor, equivalent to a first-class Indian bachelor’s at 65 percent-plus.

Ques. What is the International Citizen of Change (India) Scholarship and how do I claim it?

Ans. This award is a £10,000 (INR 12.85 Lakhs) annual tuition discount for Indian UG applicants, running for up to 3 years. Selection uses a two-minute video answering three prompts on career plans, degree fit, and campus contribution. Winners for the September 2026 intake were notified by 20 August 2026, and the 2027 cycle opens in November 2026.

University of Leicester Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 12 Reviews

Approximately 40% to 70% of students receive scholarships, with typical award amounts ranging from £3,000 to £6,000. Scholarships are often merit-based, with eligibility frequently dependent on achieving a minimum academic score, such as over 65% or 70% in previous studies. Students who qualify may see a significant reduction in tuition fees, such as a decrease from £21,500 to £16,800, equating to a scholarship award of £4,700.

While many students from certain regions, like Punjab, may not be fully aware of available scholarships, those who apply, particularly from the southern regions, tend to utilize these opportunities more effectively.

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Scholarships offered

Leicester College of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Aviva Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Axol Science Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Type: Company-Sponsored
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $14,000
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Business Administration Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: No
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1
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12 Reviews Found

PG
7.7 /10

  • I found off-campus accommodation from one of the agencies in Leicester. My monthly rent was around 600 pounds. Including all the facilities except electricity.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 6/10

Sk
10.0 /10

  • I found my accommodation through online platforms, and the monthly rent was approximately up to 420 pounds per month, including all facilities like gym, swimming, etc, and all bills with complete security on the site

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

MH
9.3 /10

  • GBP 160-180 per week.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

A
7.7 /10

  • Student accommodation – mine was 120 pounds per week.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 8/10

S
4.3 /10

  • I am living in University accommodation. Prices are varying based on which type of accommodation we are opting for, but I am paying £420 Monthly.

academic: 4/10
faculty: 6/10
infrastructure: 4/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 2/10

Ak
7.3 /10

  • Online platforms, WhatsApp groups, amber student, uni living. 350£-400£ if you're a student and you have to pay upfront for an year. 

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 8/10

SN
8.0 /10

Scholarship

  • I received a scholarship of around 3000 GBP based on my scores from my undergraduate. Almost everyone with more than 70 percent score from undergraduates can avail of this scholarship. My batchmates are offered different scholarships. There are students with Commonwealth scholarships in my class. Roughly about forty to fifty percent of my classmates are offered a scholarship.

  • I live in a university-managed accommodation and I first came across it and applied for it through the university website. Monthly rents vary according to the type of rooms selected for stay, prices of which can be from 340 to 800 GBP for every month. Overall, the accommodation is very good. It is situated about a thirty-minute walk from the university but there is free transport available from accommodation to the university.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

Cd
8.7 /10

Scholarship

  • I had received a scholarship, but is  directly reduced from my college fees ( around 4 lacs), so basically if we have  good scores in schools and college, it would apply directly.

  • Some of my batchmates received it, some didn't, so basically it all depends on our scores in our earlier academics

  • On average atleast 40% students will receive scholarship, as of my knowledge

  • I've found my accommodation on online website called UNIACCO.

  • My monthly rent was 600 pounds, so it is all kitchen restroom and bedroom included in a same room ( STUDIO APARTMENT)

  • Main challenges are finding a part time job, because there are many indians in the UK

  • My accommodation is 3 miles from university, there are buses regularly to uni

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

MK
6.3 /10

The job prospects after the course are wide as you can either go for a PhD or work in the space industry. The MSc. project plays a huge role in it and as I still haven't started my project I won't be able to provide any details about it but I feel the course is a good stepping stone for anyone who wants to enter the space industry.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10

Scholarship

  • 1. Yes, I've received scholarship for my course. Scholarship was kind of Merit Scholarship as my aggregate for graduation was above 65%, the whole fee was about £21,500 but after it was £16,800.
    2. Award amount was £4700.
    3.Yeah most of people have one or other scholarship for sure but 20% people don't know and don't apply so they paid full fee because they missed one small information mostly people came from Punjab consultancies in Punjab state but from south most of the people utilised it.
    4. 70% receive and typical award amount will be around £4000 to £6000

  • There are so many options to book accommodation, using online private portals, university portals, and agencies. I haven't booked any accommodation as I did reside at my friend's flat. The monthly rent was about £450 to £600, and basic amenities and facilities like fob access, security, and usual services will be available anywhere, especially in accommodation.
    The main challenge we encounter while finding accommodation is the queue it will have, especially for university accommodation, people start pre-booking 5 to 6 months prior to their intake and that is how it works, and for people who have no problem with accommodation budget they can easily book but most of the people miss this due to lack of information, if we secure university accommodation it is the best thing I would say, I regret not taking university accommodation.
    My accommodation was so far from the university which is not recommended, as I used to stay 50 miles away which is not even allowed by the university and I did not know that, later on moved close to university then I was just 3mi away from uni, most of the Indians stay in city center of Leicester

academic: 6/10
faculty: 6/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 6/10

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