Fees, funding and scholarships

News: March 2012: Jubilee Scholarships 2012 for Indian 1 year Masters Students

News Update: March 2012: Tullow Group Scholarships for Ghana , Uganda, Gabon, Cote D’Ivoire,  Kenya, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mauritania and French Guiana. Information here.

News Update February 2012 : 2012 Scholarship Infromation has now been released, including the Scotland Saltire Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Canada, China, India and USA. Get more information by clicking the link below

Scholarship Information

Fees

Before making your application to the University, it is important to be aware of the costs involved in studying overseas i.e. the tuition fees and the living costs. It is essential to ensure you have organised funding prior to arriving in the UK, in particular if you are an international student from outside of the EU and you need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa. This page includes information on fees, living costs and on potential sources of funding.

SUMMARY OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FEES FOR 2012/13
(For students from outside EU)

SUMMARY OF HOME/EU UNDERGRADUATE FEES FOR 2012/13

SUMMARY OF HOME/EU POSTGRADUATE FEES FOR 2012/13

These are the standard fees for the academic year 2012/13 and are subject to review. Some courses have non-standard fees. For this information, please visit the Registry section of the Website.

Cost of living

Moving to another country to live and study is a bit step and you need to think about the costs involved in this move. Not only do you need to think about how you will pay for your course, but you also need to think about the general cost of living - accommodation, bills, travel, food etc.

Please note that the above costs are estimates and will vary depending on the individual and the choice of accommodation. You can rent a flat privately in Edinburgh - the cost will vary depending on the size of the flat and the location. You will also have to budget for the costs of travel to and from QMU. The above costs do not include tuition fees.

For international students requiring a Tier 4 student visa, you will be expected to show £5,400 for living costs when you apply for your visa. Thus, in total you will need to be able to show one year’s course fee plus £5,400.

Employment

International students on a Tier 4 student visa, studying full-time, are allowed to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week during term-time as long as the work meets certain conditions and it doesn't affect their studies.

• Students must not work for more than 20 hours a week during term time, except where a work placement is to be undertaken as a necessary part of the course of study as agreed by the education institution
• The stamp in your passport must not say "prohibition on taking employment"
• Students cannot engage in business, self-employment, the provision of services, or take work as a professional entertainer or sports person
• Students should not pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy.

During the University vacation period, international students can work full-time.

Further details about the regulations on employment can be found on the UK Council for International Student Affairs or from the British Council.

Funding

There is a lot of competition for a limited amount of funding. The following information is suggested sources of funding. It must be noted that none of the following is guaranteed. Do not travel to the UK unless you are sure that you have the funds available to pay for your studies AND your living expenses, as it is extremely difficult to make funding arrangements once you have left your home country.

First stop for funding queries
1. The Ministry of Education or Education Department in your home country will have details of scholarship information for students who want to study overseas.
2. The British Council website is an excellent resource for information on funding. Alternatively visit your local British Council office.
3. The internet is a useful resource for possible sources of funding.

QMU Scholarships
The University usually has a number of scholarships available for September and January start courses. We are pleased to offer up to 15 competitive scholarships of £2,000 each for new international students undertaking their first year of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the academic year beginning September 2012. The scholarship is granted as a reduction of the tuition fee and is available to students who are self-funding with an international tuition fee of more than £8,000 for a single year of study only. Applications can be made by students who have received an offer of a place of study at the University. The application form can be downloaded here. Please note that the application deadline for 2012 is 5pm on 1 June 2012. If you wish to be considered for the early allocation of scholarships, your application should be with us no later than 5pm on 30 March 2012.

Santander Scholarships
Queen Margaret University is pleased to announce that a limited number of Santander Scholarships will be available in 2012, up to the value of £5,000. Applications can be made by students who have received an offer of a place of study at the University. Application forms can be downloaded here. The application deadline for 2012 is 5pm on 1 June 2012.

A small number of awards are also available for continuing students.

Please note that if you have already applied for a QMU Scholarship, we will also consider you for a Santander Scholarship and vice versa - there is no need to re-apply or to apply for both.

Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
These awards are jointly funded by Queen Margaret University and the Scottish Government. Awards worth £2,000 each are available for Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US students studying on full time programmes at QMU. The scholarships are granted as a reduction of the tuition fee payable by the student for any one year of your programme.

Eligible applicants should complete a scholarship application which can be found by clicking on the "how to apply" section of the Talent Scotland website.

The Saltire Scholarships can be for any one year of a students course, it must be for an international student coming into the country i.e. not given to those already here for and looking to continue for another year.

Tullow Group Schoalrships
The University is participating in the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme that aims to build capacity in areas where Tullow’s host countries experience significant skills gaps. The Scheme is part of Tullow’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme (referred to as Social Enterprise (SE)) which aims to contribute to long-term socio-economic development in countries where we operate.

The Scholarships are open to students from Ghana , Uganda, Gabon, Cote D’Ivoire,  Kenya, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mauritania and French Guiana who have applied to QMU for the following programmes:

Pg Cert Public Services Management

MBA

MBA Hospitality Management

MSc International Management and Leadership

MSc International Management and Leadership with Hospitality

For more information including eligibility and scholarship package information please see the Tullow Group Scholarship website.

Tullow Group Scholarship Website

The closing date for applications is the 6th April 2012

Th closing date for applications is Friday 1 June 2012.

Jubilee Scholarships 2012

Jubilee Scholarships are aimed at fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record. Deserving candidates who would not normally have the opportunity to study overseas are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicants must be:

An Indian national with a valid Indian passport

A graduate with an excellent academic track record

Should have applied for admission to a Masters course (for no more than 12 months duration) at a UK institution. The course of study should be in the subject areas of Management, Manufacturing or Science & Technology

Further information including the application process can be found here:

Jubilee Scholarships

PhD Studentships
There are a number of PhD studentships available. Please see the Postgraduate Research pages for details.

Other sources of funding

USA Federal Student Aid
Queen Margaret University is a Title IV School and is therefore authorised by the US Department of Education to certify applications (for eligible students) for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our Federal School Code is G33494.

Please note that you need to notify QMU that you have applied for a loan as we are NOT automatically notified once you complete your FAFSA. Further information on the process for US Loans can be found here.

DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme
This is funded by the Department of International Development and is aimed at students from developing Commonwealth countries. You must be of high academic calibre, under 35, in good health and fluent in English at the time you apply. You must not be employed by your government or an international organisation or have undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country. Awards are for taught postgraduate courses, and students must return home on completion of their courses. The DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme is ONLY available to students studying with the Institute for International Health and Development.

British Chevening Scholarships
This is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Chevening awards are usually for postgraduate diplomas / masters courses lasting up to one year. There are three types of scholarship: fees only, full award and partial award. They are normally advertised locally so please contact your British Embassy, British High Commission or British Council office in your own country. Please note that US citizens are not eligible for this award.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
This is funded by the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You must either be a citizen of a Commonwealth country or a British dependent territory. The scholarships are for postgraduate research or study. To find out more contact the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your own country.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
This is funded by the Department of Education and Employment. Awards are made on academic merit and research potential and meet the cost of the difference between home fees and international fees. They do not include a maintenance grant.

British Marshall Scholarships
This is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These are for US citizens under 26 who are graduates from US universities. The award covers fares, tuition fees, maintenance, book, thesis and travel allowances.

Fulbright Scholarships
This is again open to US graduate students wanting to study in the UK (it is not restricted by age or subject). Each year between 8 and 14 awards are offered to US citizens for the first year of Masters or PhD study in any discipline at any accredited UK university.

Goa Education Trust Scholarships
The British Council invites applications from Goan students for scholarships to study in the UK. The Goa Education Trust Scholarships aims to provide financial assistance for self-motivated dynamic young people of Goan origin or those holding Goan domicile to study or train in the UK. The scholarship caters to diverse subject areas including Management, Architecture, Education, Computing & Design, TV documentary, Music Therapy, Fashion Technology, Architectural Conservation and Human Rights, Communication Systems & Signal Processing and Innovation Technology & Law.

Other useful resources
British Council
Education UK
UKCISA: The UK Council for International Student Affairs
Prospects
Scholarship Search UK

Contact us

For further information, please contact rilo@qmu.ac.uk. Alternatively you can call us on +44 131 474 0099.

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