by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these Abertay University scholarships against Abertay’s official scholarship pages.
Abertay University hasn’t announced its GREAT Scholarships for 2027 yet; its listing still shows the September 2026 round. But Abertay’s automatic International Scholarship, worth up to £3,000 (three thousand pounds) a year, is open to international students of any nationality, so you don’t have to wait for GREAT.
Abertay University scholarships at a glance
| Award | Value | Who | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertay International Scholarship | Up to £3,000 a year, for up to four years | Overseas fee payers, any nationality; 2:1 or better for Masters | Listed; automatic |
| GREAT Scholarship | £10,000 off tuition | Last round: Mexico, Kenya and Thailand | 2027 round not yet published |
Abertay University scholarships: the last GREAT round
For September 2026, Abertay’s GREAT award was for postgraduate taught students domiciled in Mexico, Kenya or Thailand, with at least a UK 2:1 equivalent (about 60%). You applied by emailing a 250-word statement to international@abertay.ac.uk, with “Application for GREAT scholarship at Abertay University” as the subject and your student ID. The deadline was 20 March 2026. However, you couldn’t combine it with other Abertay scholarships or the Saltire Scholarships.
How the Abertay International Scholarship works
Abertay applies it automatically for overseas fee payers who meet the grade requirement, so there’s no separate form. You can combine it with the Dean’s Scholarship, the Principal’s Excellence Scholarship (Global) and the IB30+ Scholarship. Abertay’s page doesn’t give an entry year or deadline, so confirm with admissions.
Worked example: Abertay University scholarships for a Kenyan applicant
Wanjiku from Nakuru plans a Masters at Abertay in Dundee. She’d get the International Scholarship automatically with her 2:1. If Kenya is on the next GREAT list, she could email a statement for the £10,000 award, but she’d then have to give up the other Abertay scholarship, because GREAT can’t be combined. See our UK student visa requirements guide for the next step.
Other Abertay University scholarships for 2027
- Principal’s Excellence Scholarship – Global: up to £7,000 a year, or £7,000 in total when combined with the International Scholarship. It’s automatic.
- Dean’s Scholarship: up to £5,000 a year, at the dean’s discretion. Also automatic.
Abertay fees for 2027/28
| Level | 2027/28 fee | After the £3,000 International Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate degrees | £16,950 | £13,950 |
| BSc Computing and similar | £17,950 | £14,950 |
| Most MSc courses | £18,950 | £15,950 |
| MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity | £19,950 | £16,950 |
Deposit and English
Abertay asks for a deposit of 50% of your fee after scholarships, but applicants living in Nigeria pay a flat £4,500. For English, it asks for IELTS 6.0 with no part below 5.5, and it accepts a C6 or better in English in WASSCE, NECO or SSCE.
Checklist before you apply to Abertay
- Confirm you’ll pay overseas fees and study full-time on campus.
- For a Masters, check you have a 2:1 equivalent (about 60%).
- Work out your fee after the £3,000 award, since your deposit is 50% of that figure (or £4,500 if you live in Nigeria).
- Get your English result ready: IELTS 6.0, or WAEC English at C6 or better.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abertay’s GREAT Scholarship open for 2027?
Abertay hasn’t announced it yet, so check its scholarships page.
Do I apply for the International Scholarship?
No. It’s automatic for eligible overseas fee payers.
Can Nigerian students use WAEC English at Abertay?
Yes. Abertay accepts a C6 or better in English in WASSCE, NECO or SSCE.
Official sources
- Abertay University – Abertay International Scholarship
- Abertay University – GREAT Scholarships (2026 round)
- Official page – Abertay tuition fees
- Official page – Abertay Principal’s Excellence Scholarship – Global
- Official page – Abertay English language requirements
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Abertay’s official pages before you apply.
