by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship details against the University of Dundee’s official scholarship pages.
The University of Dundee’s Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship takes £6,500 (six thousand five hundred pounds) off the fees of a full-time Masters starting in January 2027. There’s no separate form: Dundee’s admissions team checks your application automatically. The deadline is 31 January 2027 at 23:59 UK time, and the course starts on 11 January 2027.
Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship at a glance
| Intake | Value | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 (postgraduate) | £6,500 | 31 January 2027 |
| September 2027 (postgraduate) | £2,000 | 14 October 2027 |
The January award is much larger, so if you can start in January, it’s the better deal. Both are partial fee reductions, not full funding.
Who qualifies for the Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship in January 2027
- You must be from one of Dundee’s listed African countries, which include Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa. Check the full list on the official page.
- You need international fee status, confirmed in your offer letter.
- You need an offer for a full-time, on-campus taught Masters in any school.
- Your programme’s fee must be £22,250 (twenty-two thousand two hundred and fifty pounds) or more.
Students at International College Dundee can also qualify; the award applies when they progress to the University degree.
Other Dundee awards for African students in January 2027
Dundee also lists a Global Excellence Scholarship (£8,000) and Alumni or Alumni and Family Scholarships (£1,500 to £3,000) for January 2027, each closing on 29 January 2027. Each has its own criteria, so read the individual page before you plan on combining anything.
Worked example: what Femi pays after the Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship
Femi from Ibadan gets an offer for a January 2027 MSc with a fee of £24,000 (twenty-four thousand pounds). We use that fee only as an example; your course page shows the real one.
- Course fee (example): £24,000, which is above the £22,250 minimum
- Scholarship: minus £6,500
- Fee left to pay: £17,500 (seventeen thousand five hundred pounds)
He still needs living costs for his visa. See our UK student visa financial requirements guide.
Dundee fees and what the Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Scholarship covers
| Course | Yearly fee | After the £6,500 award |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science MSc | £23,700 | £17,200 |
| International Business MSc | £23,700 | £17,200 |
Both courses pass the £22,250 fee threshold, so they qualify. Dundee’s pages list these fees for January 2027 and later intakes without naming the academic year, so confirm the figure in your offer.
Deposit and English
Dundee asks international students for a deposit of at least £5,000 (five thousand pounds) before it issues the admissions letter you need for your visa. For the Management MSc, the English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other parts. Then budget for the visa itself; our UK student visa fee guide explains the costs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply separately?
No. Dundee’s admissions team reviews your application information automatically.
Can I combine it with other Dundee scholarships?
The scholarship page doesn’t say. Check Dundee’s 2026–27 scholarship terms and conditions or ask the admissions team.
Are there fully funded options for Africans in the UK?
Yes, a few. See our Commonwealth Scholarship guide and Chevening guide.
How much deposit does Dundee ask for?
At least £5,000, paid before Dundee issues your admissions letter.
Official sources
- University of Dundee – Africa postgraduate award, January 2027
- University of Dundee – Africa postgraduate award, September 2027
- University of Dundee – Postgraduate scholarships for applicants from Africa
- Official page – Dundee Computer Science MSc fees
- Official page – Dundee international tuition fee payments
- Official page – Dundee Management MSc entry requirements
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Dundee’s official pages before you apply.
