by Last verified: 16 October 2026. We checked these University of Chichester international scholarships against Chichester’s official page.
The University of Chichester offers international students a £2,750 (two thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds) Global Distinction Scholarship and £3,000 (three thousand pounds) regional scholarships for Masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, among other regions. The page covers 2026 entry and was last updated on 14 April 2026, so Chichester hasn’t published its 2027 awards yet.
University of Chichester international scholarships at a glance
| Award | Value | Who | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Distinction Scholarship | £2,750, first year only | Overseas fee payers from all regions, on merit (undergraduate and postgraduate) | A panel selects you; no application |
| Regional scholarships | £3,000 for a Masters (£3,500 undergraduate), first year only | Self-funded nationals and residents of South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa or Turkey | Automatic |
| Early Bird discount | £2,000 | Offer accepted by 30 April 2026 | Automatic |
Rules for University of Chichester international scholarships
- You can hold only one Chichester scholarship.
- The Global Distinction Scholarship can’t be combined with alumni or Early Bird discounts.
- Sponsored students aren’t eligible.
- Also, the page doesn’t list which countries fall in each region, so confirm yours with Chichester.
Worked example: choosing between Chichester international scholarships
Abena from Kumasi, a self-funded Masters applicant, would likely fall under the Sub-Saharan Africa regional award of £3,000. Because she can hold only one Chichester scholarship, the £3,000 regional award beats the £2,750 Global Distinction, so she’d take the regional one. For visa planning, see our UK student visa financial requirements guide.
Chichester tuition fees for international students
| Course | 2026/27 a year | 2027/28 a year |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate degrees | £16,800 | £17,354 |
| MA Creative Writing, MSc Criminology, MSc Health Psychology | £16,200 | £16,560 |
| MBA | £16,920 | £17,460 |
| MSc International Business | £17,640 | £18,180 |
Chichester reviews fees every year and expects them to rise in each year of study. Its own graduates also get 15% off their first taught Masters.
How to apply for Chichester international scholarships
- Apply for undergraduate courses through UCAS (institution code C58). For a Masters, use the “Apply now” button on the course page.
- Send your personal statement and transcripts first, because Chichester needs both before it makes an offer. Our personal statement guide can help.
- Add your degree certificate, English test and two references later; a conditional offer comes in the meantime.
- Pay a deposit of half your first-year tuition. Chichester then issues your CAS for the visa.
The scholarships themselves are automatic, so no separate form is needed. For English, a Masters needs IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each part, and a degree needs 6.0 with 5.5 in each part.
Visa and living costs on top of tuition
- Student visa fee from outside the UK: £558 (five hundred and fifty-eight pounds).
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 (seven hundred and seventy-six pounds) for each year of your visa.
- Money to show for living costs outside London: £1,171 (one thousand one hundred and seventy-one pounds) a month for up to nine months, so £10,539 in total. You must hold it for 28 days in a row.
First-year budget example
Amaka from Accra joins the MSc International Business in 2026/27. Her £17,640 fee falls to £14,640 with the £3,000 Sub-Saharan Africa scholarship. Next, she adds £558 for the visa, at least £776 for the health surcharge and the £10,539 she must show for living costs. So she plans for about £26,513 (twenty-six thousand five hundred and thirteen pounds) in her first year. That’s our own estimate, so check each figure before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply for the Global Distinction Scholarship?
No. A panel selects recipients and emails them.
Are the 2027 awards out?
Not yet. The current page covers 2026 entry.
Official sources
- Official page – University of Chichester
- Official page – Chichester postgraduate fees 2026/27
- Official page – Chichester postgraduate fees 2027/28
- Official page – Chichester how to apply
- Official page – Chichester English requirements
- Official page – GOV.UK Student visa
- Official page – GOV.UK Student visa money rules
- Official page – GOV.UK Immigration Health Surcharge
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Chichester’s official page before you apply.
