UNIVERSITY OF EXETER POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS 2026/2027

The University of Exeter is offering postgraduate scholarships worth £10,000 to eligible Nigerian students enrolling in selected taught Master’s programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.

If you are planning to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK, this is an opportunity worth checking out!

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful eligible applicants can receive:

1. £10,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of their Master’s programme.

2. Automatic scholarship consideration — no separate application is required for this country-specific award.

3. The opportunity to study at the University of Exeter, a UK university known for its research and teaching.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, applicants must:

1. Be Nigerian citizens/passport holders and classified as international students for tuition fee purposes.

2. Hold an offer to study an eligible postgraduate taught Master’s programme at the University of Exeter in the 2026/2027 academic year.

3. Meet the conditions stated in their admission offer, including paying any required tuition fee deposit.

4. Be self-funded students.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR JANUARY 2027 ENTRY

For January 2027, the university lists eligible programmes in these areas:

1. Business, Finance and Management

• MSc Business Analytics

• MSc Business and Management

• MSc Finance and Management

• MSc International Business and Strategy

• MSc Marketing Management

2. Computer and Data Science

• MSc Advanced Data Science

• MSc Computer Science

• MSc Data Science

3. Engineering and Supply Chain

• MSc Engineering Business Management

• MSc International Supply Chain Management

Note: The January 2027 scholarship is restricted to the programmes listed above. Check the official page before applying, as not every Master’s programme qualifies.

HOW TO APPLY

1.Visit the official scholarship page and confirm your eligibility.

2.Choose an eligible Master’s programme and apply for admission to the University of Exeter.

3.If you receive an offer, meet its conditions, including the required tuition deposit.

4.Eligible applicants are considered automatically for the Nigerian scholarship. You do not need to submit a separate application for this particular award.

OFFICIAL LINKS

Scholarship details and eligibility:

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=5677

Postgraduate study and course information:

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/

Information for Nigerian students:

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/nigeria/

APPLICATION DEADLINE

1 December 2026 — for the Nigerian postgraduate scholarship for January 2027 entry.

The September 2026 entry deadline has passed. If you are interested in January 2027, check your chosen course’s admission requirements and apply early enough to meet the scholarship deadline.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a tuition fee discount, not a fully funded scholarship covering accommodation, living expenses and travel. The award is for one year and is not automatically renewed for subsequent years.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Exeter is a UK university with a strong research and teaching focus. It offers postgraduate programmes across a range of disciplines and welcomes students from different countries, including Nigeria.