The University of Leeds has announced its International Masters Regional Scholarship 2025 for eligible postgraduate applicants, including students from India. The scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction of £6,000 (approx. ₹6.3 lakh) without requiring a separate application process. Students who receive an unconditional or conditional offer to a full-time, taught on-campus Master’s programme will automatically be considered for the award.
The scholarship will be applied directly to the second semester tuition fee, easing financial burden for many international students. Candidates must accept their offer, pay the tuition deposit, and register at the university by January 30, 2026.
How to avail the University of Leeds scholarship 2025
Students interested in applying for postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Leeds can follow these steps to become eligible for the scholarship:
Step 1. Visit the official University of Leeds website and apply for a full-time, on-campus taught Master’s course.
Step 2. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university.
Step 3. No separate application is required for the scholarship; eligible students will be automatically considered.
Step 4. Pay the £2,000 tuition deposit by the deadline mentioned in the offer letter.
Step 5. Complete registration at the University of Leeds by January 30, 2026.
Step 6. The £6,000 scholarship will be applied as a discount on the second semester tuition fee.
Eligibility criteria
The conditions given here must be met for a student to be eligible for the University of Leeds International Masters Regional Scholarship 2025:
- Must be a national of one of the eligible countries: India, Egypt, France, Japan, South Korea, or the USA.
- Residency or domicile status alone does not determine eligibility—nationality is mandatory.
- Must be classified as an international fee-paying student.
- Must be either self-funded or partially funded.
- Must receive and accept an offer for a full-time, on-campus taught Master’s programme at the University of Leeds.
- Must pay a £2,000 tuition deposit by the deadline mentioned in the offer letter.
- Must complete registration by January 30, 2026.
- Students covered under International Partner Agreements are eligible only for the award with the highest value.
- Cannot combine the scholarship with other funding that would exceed 100% of the tuition fee.
University’s commitment to accessibility
According to the university, this initiative is aimed at increasing accessibility for students from economically diverse backgrounds. By simplifying the scholarship process—eliminating the need for separate applications, essays, and selection deadlines—the University of Leeds ensures a level playing field for all candidates, particularly those from rural or underrepresented regions.
This move reinforces the university’s long-term engagement with Indian students. With India becoming the second-largest source of international students in the UK, the University of Leeds has further solidified its ties through academic partnerships, student support, and tailored outreach.
