A Guide to Tuition-Free Colleges and Universities for International Students

If you fail to qualify for fully-funded university scholarships, consider enrolling in universities that are tuition free or universities offering tuition fee scholarships.  Although not as many as before, there still are countries that offer free tuition for international students. scholars4dev.com has compiled information and provided links to tuition-free Colleges and Universities in these countries.

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Tuition Free Universities in Finland

studyinfinland.fi says:

Since university education is funded by the State through the Ministry of Education, students enrolled in regular degree studies pay no tuition fees with exceptions.  If you are enrolled as a non-EU/EEA degree student in a Bachelor’s or Doctoral level programme, the higher education institution will not charge tuition fees.  However, students in both universities and polytechnics have to pay for their books and other materials, plus their accommodation and living expenses.

Master’s level programmes are free of charge as well, however, a number of them may carry tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students during a five-year trial period 2010â€"2014. Depending on the programme, tuition fees may be collected starting from autumn 2010, 2011 or 2012.

Update: The tuition fee trial period in Finland 2010-2014 is drawing to a close.  After this trial period, it is likely that most universities will not charge tuition fees in Finnish higher education degrees starting in autumn 2014, regardless of the level of studies and the nationality of the student.  Please note that this might change in the future and some universities may decide to still charge tuition fees. You are advised to visit studyinfinland.fi for updates and follow what the individual higher education institutions say about tuition fees in their programmes by checking the info on their own Admissions pages.

Cost of Studying in Finland: Estimated living expenses of a single student in Finland average around 700 Euros per month.

See the list of all Finnish institutions of higher education

Source: http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees

Tuition Free Universities in Austria

If you are an non-EU student, federal/public universities in Austria only charge about 726.72  Euros for tuition fees plus 17.50 Euros for the Austrian Student Union and insurance fee per semester.

If you are a citizen of a least developed country, you are exempted to pay tuition fees at public universities in Austria and only need to pay 17.50 Euros per semester for the student union fee and insurance.

Cost of Studying in Austria: The cost of living for students in Austria is approximately 800 Euros per month which covers accommodation, food, and personal expenses.

See the list of Universities in Austria

Also see the Austria Grants Database

Source: http://www.oead.at/welcome_to_austria/education_research/study_in_austria/universities/tuition_fees/EN/

Tuition Free Universities in Norway

Studyinnorway.no says:

Norwegian state universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, students will need to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 ($50-100) each semester.

This is applicable for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. Note that some state universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.

Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.

Cost of Studying in Norway: You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.  Living expenses would amount to 89.000 NOK ($15,000) per year.

See the list of Universities and Colleges in Norway

See also the list of  Scholarships in Norway for International Students

Source: http://www.studyinnorway.no/sn/Tuition-Scholarships

Tuition Free Universities in Germany

For many years, higher institutions of education in Germany usually do not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate studies.   But after the Constitutional Court of Germany lifted the ban on tuition fees in January 2005, a number of Federal states now charge tuition fees for undergraduate students.  Postgraduate studies such as most Master’s or PhD charges tuition fees for some time now.

Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Programmes

Since the winter semester 2006/07, German universities are now allowed to charge tuition fees for undergraduate study programmes. As of October 2013,  only 1 out of 16 Federal states charge tuition fees of up to 500 Euros per semester. All other federal states only request a certain amount of money as a semester contribution (about 50 euros) but charges no tuition fees. You should check this page for updated information on tuition fees in different federal states in Germany.

Tuition fees for Graduate Programmes

In most cases, you need to pay tuition fee for Master’s programmes. The fees vary between 650 Euros and several thousand Euros per Semester. Aside from the tuition fee, each student has to pay a certain amount as a semester contribution to the university (about 50 Euros).

Cost of Studying in Germany: On average, German students spend about 500-800 Euros for accommodation, transport, food, and miscellaneous expenses.

See the list of all German Universities and Colleges.

Also see the list of Scholarships in Germany for International Students.

Source: http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en/prepare_your_studies/financing/cost_of_education/

Tuition Free Universities in Sweden

Up until 2010, Sweden has been one of the few countries in Europe that has not charged any types of fees. All studentsâ€"regardless of nationalityâ€"have been funded by Swedish taxpayers.  In 2010, the Swedish parliament has passed a law that charges tuition and application fees for students from non-EU/EEA countries starting  2011/2012 academic year, to be supplemented by scholarship programs.

Thus, application and tuition fees apply for students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA/Nordic country or Switzerland. The tuition fees apply only to bachelor’s and master’s programmes and courses, while PhD programmes are tuition-free. All students who are studying at the doctoral level in Sweden are not required to pay tuition fees.

A significant number of Universities still offer full and partial scholarships in the form of tuition waivers for international students.

Find the list of Universities in Sweden that offers scholarships/tuition waivers

See the list of Scholarships in Sweden for International Students

Source: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Home/News-archive/2010/Tuition-fees-from-2011/

Online Tuition-Free Universities

Nowadays, you need not to leave your country to benefit from an international education.  All you need is a computer and internet connection.  Moreover, there are now a number of Universities offering online courses/degree for free.

The first such University is University of the People which is a tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally.    University of the People offers online Associate Degree in Management and Computer Science.

This was followed by an initiative of MIT and Harvard called edX which is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US â€" Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley.  Online learners can earn a certificate of completion after completing the course.

Following this trend, a social entrepreneurship company introduced Coursera which is an online learning platform that partners with the top universities in the world to offer online courses in many fields of study for anyone to take, for free.

See the list of Universities offering free online courses

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities

DFID/UK Universities
Masters Degree

Deadline: 16 April 2014 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships for international students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to study a postgraduate degree in UK Universities.  It is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities.

The Scheme allows them to contribute toward the development of their home countries. Awards are for taught masters courses only. No awards will be made for undergraduate or doctoral study.

Participating Universities(s):

Scholarships are only available at participating universities in the UK.  See the Booklet for 2014 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus for details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2014.

Fields of study:

Shared Scholarship Scheme (SSS) Awards are offered only for subjects relating to the economic, social and technological development of a candidate’s country.  Additional details of the eligible courses (or departments) offered by the institutions is found at the 2014 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus (link above).

Number of Scholarships:

Around 170 Scholarships will be offered distributed to the participating institutions.

Target group:

Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda Nauru, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana,  British Virgin Islands, Namibia, Cameroon, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana,  India,  Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati,  Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia,  Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guineas, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St Helena,  St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland, Tanzania,Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and Zambia)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

DFID and participating United Kingdom institutions will jointly meet the full costs of an award holder’s study in the United Kingdom including air fares to and from the United Kingdom. Maintenance allowance is paid by the scholar’s host institution, at the level set by the UK Government: £1,173 per month for scholars based in London and £948 per month for the rest of the UK. (October 2013 figures with an inflationary increase for 2014/15 academic year).

A grant of up to £225 to cover thesis (Master’s) costs is available; also available is £200 for study travel. The cost of up to 10 Kilograms of excess baggage (books only) is available for scholars returning home at the end of their awards.  No additional allowances are paid for spouses or other dependents.

Eligibility:

Candidates are normally expected to hold a first degree at either first class or upper second-class level. Sponsoring institutions must confirm that candidates are sufficiently fluent in written and oral English to pursue their proposed studies immediately, as no pre-course English Language Teaching is available under these awards.

Applicants should certify in writing that they:

a. are nationals of a Commonwealth developing country, and not at present living or studying in a developed country;

b. have not undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country;

c . are themselves, or through their families, unable to pay to study in the United Kingdom;

d. will return to their home country as soon as their award comes to an end. The commission will only consider requests to extend leave to remain in the UK post-award for those wishing to move from masters to PhD study. Strict conditions will apply.

Application instructions:

Applications should be made directly to the institutions at which candidates wish to study. All candidates must submit their application using the Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS). The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2014 and no further applications can be made after that date. Please note that some university closing dates may be before 16 April, and that some universities may require candidates to complete a university application form, in addition to the EAS.

It is important to read the 2014 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

All enquiries should be addressed to the University at which you wish to study.  Contact details of each institution can also be found at the 2014 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/info-candidates/

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DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Last updated: 24 Mar 2014

Deadline: 31 July/15 Oct (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2015

Brief description:

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses

Field(s) of Study:

See the list of eligible postgraduate courses for 2015/2016.

Number of Scholarships:

Limited

Target group:

International students and young professionals from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America and Central and Eastern Europe. (See the DAC List of the OECD)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full and partial DAAD scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

• Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience
• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old
• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended
• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certifi cate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based).

Please also see if you meet the eligibility requirements of the programme you are applying to.

Application instructions:

Applications must be made directly to the university except for Cameroon, Myanmar and Nigeria where applications must be submitted via the German Embassy. Please refer to the respective websites of the Universities for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies per University but is usually around October 2014 for most courses while application deadline at the German Embassy is 31 July 2014.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.html

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KAAD Scholarships in Germany for Developing Countries

KAAD
Masters/PhD Degree  

Deadline: 30 Jun/15 Jan(annual)
Study in:  Germany
Course starts 2014

Brief description:

The KAAD scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities and Higher Education Institutions

Fields of study:

There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant. This holds true especially for subjects of PhD-theses. There is therefore a certain leaning towards “development oriented” studies â€" this does however not mean that other fields (cultural, philosophic, linguistic, etc.) can not be of significance for a country and are ruled out.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Citizens of developing or emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America.

There is a preference for Catholic applicants. Among the scholars there is however also a limited number of: Protestant Christians, Orthodox Christians (especially from Ethiopia), Muslims.  Catholic Priests and Religious People are eligible only in very rare cases.  There are other scholarship programmes catering especially for them.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Covers the cost of studies. Inquire with the scholarship provider for more information.

Eligibility:

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

• come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
• have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
• want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
• are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue.

The general rule is that applicants for Master-scholarships should be of the maximum age of 30, while applicants for PhD-scholarships should not be older than 35.

Application instructions:

KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled via them. Visit the web page relevant to you: Africa (sub-Sahara), Asia, Latin America, Near and Middle East (including northern Africa).

Applications for the September selection need to be complete by 30th of June. Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by 15th of January.

Applicants needs to show either an admission letter or a confirmation by the university that they are eligible for the course and that the application has been received and being processed.

It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://kaad.de/1/scholarships/scholarship-program-1/

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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

DFID/UK Universities
Online Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 31 May 2014 (annual)
Study in: any Country
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support candidates to study Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions.

Host Institution(s) and Online Courses offered:

A list of eligible courses for 2014 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships is available on the official website.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda Nauru, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana,  British Virgin Islands, Namibia, Cameroon, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana,  India,  Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati,  Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia,  Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guineas, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St Helena,  St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland, Tanzania,Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and Zambia)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates should:

•  be Commonwealth citizens of a developing Commonwealth country, refugees or British protected persons
•  be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
•  normally hold a first degree of upper second-class standard, or higher qualification. In certain cases, we will consider a lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience

Note: You must also meet the specific eligibility requirements of the course you are interested in.

Application instructions:

Full details of the eligible courses and the application process must be obtained from the relevant institution.  The deadline for applications is 31 May 2014.

It is important to read the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2014 prospectus and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/info-candidates/

Related Link: List of Online Degree Scholarships

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Tilburg University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 17 Mar 2014

Tilburg University
Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 April 2014
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

For the academic year 2014-2015 Tilburg University has 39 scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a Master’s program at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).

Host Institution(s):

Tilburg University in The Netherlands

Field(s) of study:

Any Master’s Degree Program offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

39 scholarships are available

Target group:

Non-EU/EEA international students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A scholarship of € 5000 for living expenses and a partial tuition waiver of up to € 10,000 which means students will only pay a tuition fee of € 2,500.

Eligibility:

To qualify for a Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence, you must fulfill the following admission requirements, in addition to the regular requirements for admission to a Master’s program:

• • •  Candidates must have been admitted to one of the graduate programs at Tilburg University for the academic year 2014-2015*
  • •  Candidates must have achieved excellent study results in their relevant (under) graduate program. As an indication, the student must have graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) or must be among the top 10% of their class
  • •  Candidates must hold a non-EU/EEA passport
  • •  Candidates should fill in the Scholarship Application Form
  • •  Candidates must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University

Application instructions:

To apply for a Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence, submit the Scholarship Application Form together with your application for the Master’s program before 1 April 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/scholarships/TUSPscholarships/

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Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

Last updated: 13 Mar 2014

University of Melbourne
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 May/31 Oct (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts 2014

Brief description:

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

Host Institution(s):

University of Melbourne, Australia

Field of study:

Any eligible graduate research degree offered at University of Melbourne

Number of Awards:

About 150

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance ($24,653 per annum), relocation grant (worth $2,000-3,000), thesis allowance (up to $420-$840) and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.  Please refer to the official website for complete scholarship benefits and conditions.

Eligibility:

The scholarships are only open to international applicants (ie. citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand who are not Australian permanent residents.).  To be considered for a MIRS, applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree course at the University of Melbourne. Please read the complete eligibility criteria.

Application instructions:

Before you apply for admissions, you must read the instructions at the how to apply section of the Graduate Research Scholarships website.  MIRS applicants should submit complete both their applications for admission and scholarship by 31  May 2014.

It is important to visit the official website and this for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/international/available/mirs

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UWE Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 10 Mar 2014

University of West England
Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 May 2014 (annual)
Study in: London, UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.  This includes the Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The recipient will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

Host Institution(s):

University of West England, UK

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible one year Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

2 scholarships are available.

Target group:

International students outside the EU

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fee

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarship:

•  You, the student, are liable to pay the full international tuition fee. ie you are not a sponsored student (unless otherwise specified).
•  You are a national of, and resident in a country outside of the EU.
•  You have been made a conditional or unconditional offer of a place from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
•  You meet any specific scholarship requirements.

Eligible students also must:

•  have achieved the equivalent of a British first class honours in their undergraduate degree
•  have an unconditional offer by 31 May 2014 of a place to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE which they have firmly accepted
•  be a new student and be classed as overseas for fees purposes
•  not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

Application instructions:

You mush have received an unconditional offer for a Master’s Programme at UWE in order to be considered for this scholarship. Only eligible applicants will be invited to apply via a task in their welcome website once admitted.  The deadline for submitting your application is 31 May 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/uwescholarshipprogramme.aspx

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Cardiff University Elite International Scholarships

Cardiff University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 May 2014 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

In recognition of the outstanding talent of many international students, Cardiff University offers a highly prestigious International Scholarship Fund designed to attract and reward the brightest students.  The Elite International Scholarships are offered for both Undergraduate (Bachelors) and Postgraduate Taught (Masters) studies.

Host Institution(s):

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

Any Eligible Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught Programme offered at Cardiff University.

Number of Scholarships:

1 Undergraduate Scholarship and 3 Postgraduate Taught Scholarships are offered.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Undergraduate Scholarships
This award will cover tuition fees for a student studying an Undergraduate course (fixed upto a maximum of £17,000 per year, for no more than 3 years).

Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
These awards will cover tuition fees for students studying Postgraduate Taught courses (upto a maximum of £17,000 for no more than 1 year).

Eligibility:

• You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes.

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught applicants for the Elite International Scholarships must have received a conditional or unconditional offer for the 2014/15 academic year. Undergraduate applicants must have accepted Cardiff University as their Firm choice on the UCAS system by 1300 (UK time) Friday 30th May 2014. Postgraduate Taught applicants must have accepted their offer via the Cardiff University SIMS online application service by 1300 (UK time) Friday 30th May 2014.

• Cardiff University must have received your application for an academic course by 1300 (UK time) Wednesday 30th April 2014. You must have received, and firmly accepted, a conditional or unconditional offer by the deadline of 1300 (UK time) Friday 30th May 2014.

See the full eligibility criteria at this link.

Application instructions:

Only admitted students are eligible for the scholarships. You can not apply for the scholarship if you haven’t been accepted to a course at Cardiff University. The International Scholarship Fund application form will only be available when you have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Cardiff University.  You must return the completed scholarship application form by the deadline: 1300 (UK time) Friday 30 May 2014.

It is important to read the application guidance notes and visit the official website (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/international/funding/international-scholarship-fund.html

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Türkiye Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 03 Mar 2014

Turkish Government
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 Mar 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Turkey
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

Türkiye Scholarships Postgraduate Programmes are full government funded programmes for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey.  The scholarship programmes are:

• - Ali Kuşçu Science and Technology Scholarship Programme
• - Ä°bni Haldun Social Sciences Scholarship Programme
• - Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship Programme
• - Islamic Theology Scholarship Programme

Host Institution(s):

Recognized Universities in Turkey

Fields of study:

The scholarships cover a wide range of fields of study.  Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or German.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship includes monthly stipend (app. 375 USD for master’s, 500 USD for doctorate), full tuition fee, free 1-year Turkish language course, free state-run dormitory accommodation, round-trip air ticket and health insurance.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for postgraduate programmes, applicants must;

• •  be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
• •  not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying.
• •  be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of June 2014 at the latest
• •  be under the age of 30 for master’s programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1984)
• •  be under the age of 35 for doctorate programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1979)
• •  have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or •  have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test.
• •  be in good health

Application instructions:

Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time. Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form. Application form and required documents should be submitted by 31 March 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (links found below)to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/index.php/en/haberler/554-2014-turkiye-scholarships-postgraduate-programme-applications

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