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Guide to Funding

This guide details how to find and apply for funding, the types that are available and additional help and support to cover your expenses whilst you study.

Finding funding
Types of funding
Funding websites
Help and support

Finding funding

You have several options to look at in terms of securing funding for your study including:

Course profiles

Our course profile pages include details about typical funding sources for your prospective course.

Portfolio funding

You may also like to consider portfolio funding. This is when you build up your funding from different sources such as; bursaries, charities and trusts, loans and part-time work.

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Types of funding

The following types of funding provide you with financial support which you do not have to pay back. However, you must meet their eligibility criteria.

All our available funding is advertised on our course pages.

International and EU scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

We also participate in a number of prestigious scholarship schemes such as Commonwealth and Fulbright, and jointly with these schemes offer some full scholarships.

See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

Research studentships

Studentships are funding for PhD programmes. They may cover your tuition fees, a living allowance (called a stipend) and contribution towards your travel and fieldwork expenses.

Studentships may be funded by:

  • the University
  • charities
  • commercial organisations
  • a UK research council

Search our funding database for studentships that are currently available.

Masters' scholarships

These are normally based on academic merit or specific eligibility criteria such as the course you are applying for.

They can be fully or partially funded.

Awards, prizes and bursaries

These are typically provided to help fund some of the additional costs associated with studying.

A variety of organisations, including charities and trusts offer bursaries and awards.

Part time and vacation work

You might find it helpful to take on part-time work during the academic year as well as during the vacations, to help fund your studies.

Our Careers Service advertises part time, temporary and vacation positions. The Newcastle Work Experience initiative offers you the chance to gain paid work experience in local businesses and organisations.

Funding websites

These websites provide a range of advice and information about awards, studentships, and scholarships. They also advertise teaching and research assistantships.

International students

The Education UK website, is produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification. It provides a comprehensive guide to fees and scholarships.

Help and support

You must ensure you have adequate funds to cover your expenses while you study.

We understand that sometimes unforeseen financial difficulties occur.

If your situation could prevent you from continuing to study, discretionary financial support may be available.

Our Student Wellbeing Service has Financial Advisors who can support you with help and advice if you find yourself in financial difficulty while studying at Newcastle.

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