Fees & Funding
It is important to be aware of the costs involved in studying overseas and the possible avenues for funding as it allows you to plan in advance. It is essential to ensure you have organised funding prior to arriving in the UK.
** New scholarship for Canadian, Chinese, Indian & US students **
** Changes to QMU International Scholarships **
SUMMARY OF STANDARD FEES FOR 2009 - 10
| Courses |
Period |
Cost |
 |
| Classroom Based |
YEARLY |
£9,250 |
| Laboratory / Studio Based |
YEARLY |
£10,200 |
| These are fees for the academic year 2009 - 2010 and are subject to review |
Please note that many courses are not charged at the standard rate. For more detailed fee information, please see the Registry website
COST OF LIVING
| 1. University Halls of Residence (40 weeks) |
PER WEEK |
TOTAL |
a. Accommodation (incl. heating and electricity)
b. Food
c. Other costs (books, clothes, phone, travel, photocopying, hobbies) |
£91 - £96
£50
£40 |
£3,640 - £3,850
£2,000
£1,600
|
| TOTAL |
£181 - £186 |
£7,240 - £7,450 |
| 2. University Halls of Residence (Full Year, 50 weeks) |
|
|
d. Accommodation (incl. heating and electricity)
e. Food
f. Other costs (books, clothes, phone, travel, photocopying, hobbies) |
£91 - £96
£50
£40 |
£4,550 - £4,812
£2,500
£2,000 |
| TOTAL |
£181 - £186 |
£9,050 - £9,312 |
| 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 but 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 the QM. The above costs do not include tuition fees. All fees are for the academic year 2008-2009 and are subject to review. |
Employment
International students staying for longer than six months no longer require a work permit to work part-time. Therefore, international students studying full-time are allowed to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week 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.
Further details about the regulations on employment can be found on the Department for Education and Skills website 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 is pleased to offer up to 15 competitive scholarships of £2000 each for new international students undertaking their first year of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the academic year beginning September 2009. 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 £8000 for a single year of study only. Application forms will be sent to eligible students who have received an offer of a place of study at the University. Please note that the application deadline for 2009 5pm on 11 June 2009.
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships »
These awards are jointly funded by Queen Margaret University and the Scottish Government, inconjunction with Education UK Scotland. Awards worth £2000 each are available for Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US students studying on full time masters programmes at QMU. The scholarships are granted as a reduction of the tuition fee payable by the student.
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application which can be found by clicking on the "where can I study and how do I apply" section of the British Council website.
Once you have submitted your online application, the British Council will email you a pdf version of your completed application which you should then email to rilo@qmu.ac.uk by the closing date of Friday 11 June 2010.
PhD Studentships
There are a number of PhD studentships available.
Other sources of funding
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 maintainance 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.
Useful resources
British Council
Education UK
UKCISA: The UK Council for International Student Affairs
Prospects
Scholarship Search UK
Opportunities to stay in Scotland after study
Thanks to the Scottish Government's Fresh Talent Initiative, making the decision to live and work in Scotland has never been easier. International students who have achieved a degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) from a Scottish university can now apply to stay in Scotland for an additional two years after graduation, without having to apply for a work permit. For further information, please contact the Relocation Advisory Service on +44 (0) 141 248 2808.
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