by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these University of Birmingham scholarship details against the university’s official pages.
Update: the University of Birmingham’s 125th Anniversary Scholarship is no longer listed for 2027. For January 2027, the matching award is the Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship: £5,000 (five thousand pounds) off a taught Masters, given automatically. To get it, accept an unconditional offer by 7 December 2026 at 23:59 UK time.
University of Birmingham High Fliers Scholarship at a glance
| Detail | What Birmingham says |
|---|---|
| Value | £5,000 tuition fee discount |
| Intake | January 2027, full-time, Edgbaston campus |
| How you get it | Automatic once you accept an unconditional offer |
| Deadline | Unconditional offer accepted by 7 December 2026 |
| Courses | 13 January-start taught Masters, such as Computer Science MSc and Marketing MSc |
Who qualifies for this University of Birmingham scholarship
You must be domiciled (living, not just a national) in one of 33 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. You must also:
- pay international fees and fund yourself (any external sponsorship rules you out);
- not be permanently domiciled in the UK or already on a taught Masters;
- study full-time on campus in Birmingham (not Dubai, distance or part-time).
Meeting all your offer conditions, including paying the deposit, comes before the 7 December deadline, so start early.
Worked example: what Kemi pays
Kemi from Lagos accepts an unconditional offer for a January 2027 MSc on 20 November 2026. Say the fee is £30,000 (thirty thousand pounds); that figure is only an example.
- Fee (example): £30,000
- High Fliers Scholarship: minus £5,000
- Left to pay: £25,000 (twenty-five thousand pounds)
Birmingham’s invoices show the full fee, so she must deduct the £5,000 herself when paying. She can use her Notification of Award email in her visa application. See our UK student visa requirements guide.
University of Birmingham scholarship timeline for January 2027
- Apply now for one of the 13 eligible January Masters.
- Meet every offer condition, including English and the deposit, so your offer becomes unconditional.
- Accept the unconditional offer by 7 December 2026, 23:59 UK time. The £5,000 is then applied automatically.
Birmingham asks for a deposit before it issues your CAS. The amount appears in your applicant portal, so check it early and leave time for the payment to clear.
English requirement
For the Marketing MSc, Birmingham asks for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0. Other courses may differ, so check your course page.
Other University of Birmingham scholarship options
Birmingham also lists Chancellor’s awards for students from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, from Pakistan and from India, but only for September 2026 entry so far. Its Global Masters Scholarship page still describes 2024/25. Expect September 2027 awards to appear later, and check back before you apply. Our GREAT Scholarships guide covers another UK option worth comparing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 125th Anniversary Scholarship still available?
No, it isn’t listed for 2027 entry. The High Fliers Scholarship is the current January award.
Can I combine it with other University of Birmingham scholarships?
Possibly, if both sets of terms allow it, but not with any full-fee scholarship.
Is Nigeria on the High Fliers country list?
Yes. Nigeria, India and Kenya are among the 33 eligible countries, but you must live there, not just hold the passport.
Official sources
- University of Birmingham – Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship for January 2027
- University of Birmingham – High Fliers Scholarship terms and conditions
- University of Birmingham – Scholarships for international students
- Official page – University of Birmingham international scholarships
- Official page – University of Birmingham international deposits
- Official page – University of Birmingham Marketing MSc
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Birmingham’s official pages before you apply.
