FAQs Postgraduate Students from the Middle East and Africa | Study

This information applies only to POSTGRADUATE awards offered to international students from the Middle East and North Africa paying the full international tuition fee rate and joining the University in the academic year 2025/26. If there are any questions we haven't covered please contact us.

I am a POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT applicant from the Middle East and North Africa - which scholarships are available to me?

International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship - For all* new postgraduate applicants NO application required.

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship - Application required.

Queen's Family Scholarship - Application required.

Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - Application required.

Early Confirmation Award - Can be combined with another International Office administered scholarship to increase the value of your award.

Queen's Business School Scholarships for the Middle East and North Africa - No application required.

*Exclusions apply

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.

Additional awards are available which are not administered by the International Office, use the links to find more information and use contact details given for any queries:

Copty Scholarship
How do I apply for International Office Scholarships?
No application is required for the International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship or the Queen's Business School Scholarships for the Middle East and North Africa. We will automatically assess your application and if you are eligible, we will issue confirmation of your award shortly after you've received your offer.

Contact us at internationalscholarships@qub.ac.uk quoting your name and application reference if you haven't received confirmation.

All other awards require you to make an application, but you should only do this after you have been offered a place to study on your chosen programme.

Links to application forms can be found below:

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

Queen's Family Scholarship

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.
What are the values of International Office Scholarships available for a postgraduate taught Scholarships

International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship reduction on tuition fees between £2000 - £5000 for eligible programmes

Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship 50% reduction on tuition fees for all years of your programme

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship or Queen's Family Scholarship 20% reduction* on tuition fees

Early Confirmation Award a £1500 reduction on tuition fees for unconditional offer holders paying net tuition fees by the deadline.

Do all postgraduate taught programmes receive International Office Scholarships?
The following programmes are excluded from eligibility for International Office Postgraduate Scholarships:
- PG Certificate Programmes
- PG Diploma Programmes
- MTh Theology
- All Distance Learning Programmes
- Foundation Degree Programmes
- Non-standard fee courses including part-time programmes

Queen's Business School

Are there any scholarships available for Queen's Business School programmes?

Scholarships of £6000 are available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from Middle East and North Africa who choose to study postgraduate taught programmes at Queen’s Business School.

You will be automatically assessed shortly after receiving your offer and will receive confirmation of your award from the International Office. No application is required for this scholarship.

Queen's Business School applicants may apply for the Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship and the Early Confirmation Award
How do I apply for a Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa 2024?
No application is necessary. Applicants will be automatically assessed shortly after receiving their offer and will receive confirmation of their award from the International Office.

What are the values of International Office Scholarships available for a student from the Middle East and North Africa applying for postgraduate taught programmes in MSc Actuarial Science, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Human Resource Management, MSc Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance, MSc International Business, MSc Management, MSc Marketing, MSc Risk and Investment Management i.e., any postgraduate taught programme offered by Queen's Business School with a fee rate of £25,800 for 2025/26?

Applicants for the following programmes with a fee rate of £25,800 may be eligible for the scholarships shown in the table below:

MSc Actuarial Science
MSc Business Analytics
MSc Human Resource Management
MSc Finance
MSc Quantitative Finance
MSc International Business
MSc Management
MSc Marketing
MSc Risk Management and Financial Regulation

*All awards are made subject to eligibility and meeting our terms and conditions.

Scholarship values for postgraduate students from the Middle East and North Africa paying full international tuition fees of £25,800 for a Queen's Business School Programme
	VALUE		TOTAL VALUE	TOTAL PAYABLE*
	Scholarship available for QBS programmes with a fee rate of £25,800	Early Confirmation Award	Scholarship + Early Confirmation Award	£25,800 Tuition fees - Scholarship and Early Confirmation Award
Queen’s Business School Scholarship for the Middle East and North Africa 2024	£6000	£1500	£7500	£18300
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship -applicants will be advised to accept the more valuable Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa 2024	£5160	£1500	£6660	£19140
Queen's Family Scholarship -applicants will be advised to accept the more valuable Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa 2024	£5160	£1500	£6660	£19140
Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship	£12900	£1500	£14400	£11400

Early Confirmation Award

What is the Early Confirmation Award?

A £1500 reduction in tuition fees is available to new international students beginning a full-time course in the academic year 2025/26 who hold an unconditional offer and pay 90% of net tuition fees by the following deadlines:

Postgraduate Taught unconditional offer holders 31 August 2025

Postgraduate Research unconditional offer holders not later than 90 days before the start date given in their offer letter
How do I qualify for the Early Confirmation Award?
You must comply with all the following conditions by the appropriate deadline:
- Be a new student enrolling at Queen's University Belfast for the first time
- Have an unconditional offer
- Pay 90% of your net tuition fees by the appropriate deadline:
Postgraduate Taught unconditional offer holders 31 August 2025

Postgraduate Research unconditional offer holders not later than 90 days before the start date given in their offer letter

All awards are offered subject to meeting our terms and conditions.

How much do I need to pay to qualify for the Early Confirmation Award if I'm a postgraduate taught applicant?

The tables below may be helpful but if you are still unclear as to how much you should pay, please contact international scholarships

Fee Rate 1 PGT tuition fees payable with award of International Office Scholarship and Early Confirmation Award
Fee Rate 1 Tuition fees	£19,100
International Office Scholarship	(£2,000)
Early Confirmation Award	(£1,500)
Tuition fees payable (if paid by 31 August 2025)	£15,600

Fee Rate 2 PGT tuition fees payable with award of International Office Scholarship and Early Confirmation Award
Fee Rate 2 Gross Tuition fees	£23,150
International Office Scholarship	(£3,000)
Early Confirmation Award	(£1,500)
Tuition fees payable (if paid by 31 August 2023)	£18,650

How much do I need to pay to qualify for the Early Confirmation Award if I'm a postgraduate research applicant?

The tables below may be helpful but if you are still unclear as to how much you should pay please contact international scholarships

Fee Rate 1 PGR tuition fees payable with award of Early Confirmation Award
Fee Rate 1 Tuition fees	£18,900
Early Confirmation Award	(£1,500)
Tuition fees payable (if paid not later than 90 days before the start date given your offer letter)	£17,400

Fee Rate 2 PGR tuition fees payable with award of Early Confirmation Award
Fee Rate 2 Gross Tuition fees	£23,850
Early Confirmation Award	(£1,500)
Tuition fees payable (if paid not later than 90 days before the start date given in their offer letter)	£22,350

Is there a deadline for the Early Confirmation Award?
Postgraduate Taught unconditional offer holders should pay by 31 August 2025 to receive the award.

Postgraduate Research unconditional offer holders should pay not later than 90 days before the start date given in their offer letter

Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship

How do I apply for the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship?
You must have received an offer of a place to study an eligible postgraduate taught programme at the University which you have firmly accepted, completed the online application form and submitted a short video by the deadline of Friday 9 May 2025 at 15:00 BST.

Eligible programmes are shown below:
Applicants to any other postgraduate taught programme are not eligible for consideration.

Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught - applications open shortly.
Can I send supporting documents to support my application?
Please do not send references, academic transcripts or any form of supporting documentation with your scholarship application.

Any documents will be deleted and will not be taken into consideration by the panel.

Your application should consist of your online application form and video submission.
What is the value of the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship?
The Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship will provide 50% of the cost of tuition fees and is awarded each year up to a maximum of two years.
How many awards are there?
The Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship offers:

4 awards for postgraduate taught students
Are there any guidance notes to help with my video?
Your video should outline why you want to come and study at Queen's University Belfast and how you believe your programme of choice will benefit you in your future career aspirations. Please keep to the subject matter, we do not require a list of your academic achievements.

Guidelines

Please ensure that your video can be opened and viewed by us using VLC media player. VLC media player supports many video file formats, and we would recommend MP4.

We would suggest using the WeTransfer programme to send your video and would ask that you test it to ensure that it can be opened, before sending. Applications submitted via YouTube will not be considered.

The criteria are not for high-quality video productions, you will be judged on the content and the quality of presentation skills only.
- Please ensure that your video is clearly audible.
- If we cannot open your video your submission will not be accepted.
- Please ensure that you clearly identify your submission by including your Queen's University Belfast application reference and your full name on the email which accompanies your video.
- Any videos that exceed the requested length of 2 minutes will NOT be considered.

What is the deadline for applications for the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for postgraduate taught studies?

For postgraduate taught applicants the deadline for the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship is Friday 9 May 2025 at 15:00 BST.

You must have submitted your video, online application and firmly accepted your offer by this deadline.

Please ensure you leave adequate time to submit your video as these can take some time to forward during busy periods. If we receive your video after the deadline, it will not be considered.

If you have not firmly accepted your offer by the deadline your application for the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship will not be considered.
How will I know I've been awarded the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship?
This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful.

A panel of academics from all 3 faculties sit in July to determine which applications are successful.

We contact the successful candidates by telephone in the first instance.

Please be aware we contact only the successful candidates. If you have not been contacted by the end of July you may assume you have been unsuccessful.

Which scholarships are available for PGR?

I am a POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH applicant - which scholarships are available to me?

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship, for Queen’s University alumni - Application required. Applicants must have successfully completed the full duration of their previous programme with Queen’s University Belfast.

Queen's Family Scholarship, for children, grandchildren or siblings of current Queen’s University Belfast students or Queen’s University Belfast Alumni - Application required. The scholarship may only be claimed by students whose grandparent, parent or sibling is currently pursuing, or has already completed, a full duration* undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Queen's University Belfast. (*All years of programme must be completed at Queen’s University Belfast).

Early Confirmation Award, for unconditional offer holders paying tuition fees in full not later than the start date given in their offer letter. Where eligible this can be combined with another International Office administered scholarship to increase the value of your award.

Contact International Scholarships for the Queen's Loyalty and Family Scholarships.

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.

We would recommend that you also review the options available through the Graduate School and on the website at Find a PhD.
How do I apply for International Scholarships?
Application is required for the Queen's Loyalty and Queen's Family Scholarship, but you should only do this after you have been offered a place to study on your chosen programme.

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship - contact International Scholarships

Queen's Family Scholarship - contact International Scholarships

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.

What are the values of International Scholarships available for a postgraduate research classroom based fee rate 1 programme?

Fee rate 1 programmes are classroom based and have a tuition fee of £20,500 for 2025/26

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship or Queen's Family Scholarship 20% reduction on tuition fees

Early Confirmation Award a £1500 reduction on tuition fees for unconditional offer holders paying net tuition fees by the deadline.

Scholarship values for postgraduate research students paying full Fee Rate 1 international tuition fees (CLASSROOM based) £20,500
Award	VALUE		TOTAL VALUE	TOTAL PAYABLE
Award	Fee Rate 1 Scholarship	Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 1 Scholarship + Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 1 Tuition fees - scholarship and Early Confirmation Award
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship	£4,100	£1,500	£5,600	£14,900
Queen's Family Scholarship	£4,100	£1,500	£5,600	£14,900
Early Confirmation Award	N/A	£1,500	£1,500	£19,000

All awards are offered subject to terms and conditions.

What are the values of International Scholarships available for a postgraduate taught laboratory based fee rate 2 programme?

Fee rate 2 programmes are laboratory based and have a tuition fee of £25,600 for 2025/26

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship or Queen's Family Scholarship 20% reduction on tuition fees

Early Confirmation Award a £1500 reduction on tuition fees for unconditional offer holders paying net tuition fees by the deadline.

Scholarship values for postgraduate research students paying full Fee Rate 2 international tuition fees (LABORATORY based) £25,600
Award	VALUE		TOTAL VALUE	TOTAL PAYABLE
Award	Fee Rate 2 Scholarship	Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 2 Scholarship + Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 2 Tuition Fees – Scholarship + Early Confirmation Award
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship	£5,120	£1,500	£6,620	£18,980
Queen's Family Scholarship	£5,120	£1,500	£6,620	£18,980
Early Confirmation Award	N/A	£1,500	£1,500	£24,100

All awards are offered subject to terms and conditions.

General

Do you have any full fee scholarships?

We do not offer full fee scholarships but for exceptionally talented postgraduate taught applicants we offer the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship.

This awards a 50% reduction in tuition fees for all years of the programme.

Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - applications open shortly.

All awards are offered subject to applicants meeting the terms and conditions.
When will I receive my scholarship?
All International scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees.

This will be credited to your tuition fee account following enrolment.

No cash alternative is available.
Can I use my International scholarship as my deposit?
International scholarships cannot be used in lieu of any required deposit and no cash alternative is available.
Do I need to provide evidence of my qualifications or references to access International Scholarships?
Where you are required to make an online application, academic or professional achievements will not be considered. Any documents, certificates or references attached to any application will be disregarded and deleted.

All applications are assessed on their individual merits and are considered equally.
When can I apply for International Scholarships?
Applicants can only apply and be considered for International Scholarships after they have been offered a place to study on their chosen eligible programme.

Where you are required to make an online application, this cannot be considered in advance of you receiving an offer of a place to study your chosen programme.

You will be automatically assessed for the International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship or any applicable Queen's Business School Scholarship - no application is needed.

Please read the terms and conditions of the awards carefully to assess your eligibility, if you have any queries about your eligibility, please contact International Scholarships

My tuition fees are being paid by a sponsor. Will I be awarded a scholarship from International Scholarships?

If your fees are being paid by a sponsor, this could include your government or a charitable organisation, you are not eligible for awards offered by International Scholarships. Only self-funded international students paying the full international tuition fee rate are eligible for awards offered by International Scholarships.
I am funding my studies with an educational loan. Will I be awarded a scholarship from International Scholarships?
Applicants funding their studies with educational loans are considered to be self-funded and are eligible to receive awards offered by International Scholarships, subject to meeting terms and conditions.
I have been awarded a scholarship from the Faculty I will be studying with or another part of Queen's University Belfast. Can I use this with my International Scholarship?
You may apply and/or be considered for more than one award administered by Queen’s University Belfast but if successful would receive only the highest value award with the lower value award cancelled or allocated to another applicant.
Are there any scholarships available from International Scholarships for the second or subsequent year of my programme?
International Office scholarships are available to new students and are paid for your first year of study only.

All scholarships are for your first year of study only with the exception of the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship which is paid for all years of your programme up to a maximum of 2 years.

All scholarships are offered subject to terms and conditions.
Do all postgraduate programmes receive International Scholarships?
The following programmes are excluded from eligibility for International Office Postgraduate Scholarships:
- PG Certificate Programmes
- PG Diploma Programmes
- MTh Theology
- All Queen's Business Postgraduate Taught programmes including Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- All Distance Learning Programmes
- Foundation Degree Programmes
- Non-standard fee courses including part-time programmes
- Higher Doctorates - Doctor of Divinity (DD), Doctor of Laws (LLD), Doctor of Letters (DLitt), Doctor of Science (DSc), Doctor of Science (Economics) (DSc (Econ)), Doctor of Science, (Education) (DSc (Ed)) and Doctor of Social Science (DSSc)
- External PhD programmes where students only undertake part of their research at Queen’s University.
- PhD programmes by Published Works
- MSc (T) Applied Behaviour Analysis, MSc (T) Autism Spectrum Disorders or MSc (T) Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise

I am a student from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland or United Kingdom can I get a scholarship from the International Office?

Only international students paying the full international tuition fee rate are eligible for International Office scholarships.

Which scholarships are available?

I am a POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH applicant from the Middle East and North Africa - which scholarships are available to me?

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship - Application required.

Queen's Family Scholarship - Application required.

Early Confirmation Award - Can be combined with another International Office administered scholarship to increase the value of your award.

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.
How do I apply for International Office Scholarships?
Application is required for the Queen's Loyalty and Queen's Family Scholarship, but you should only do this after you have been offered a place to study on your chosen programme.

Links to application forms can be found below:

Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

Queen's Family Scholarship

All awards are made subject to terms and conditions.

What are the values of International Office Scholarships available for a postgraduate research classroom based fee rate 1 programme?

Fee rate 1 programmes are classroom based and have a tuition fee of £18,900 for 2023/24

Early Confirmation Award or Queen's Loyalty Scholarship 20% reduction* on tuition fees

Queen's Family Scholarship a £1500 reduction on tuition fees for unconditional offer holders paying net tuition fees by the deadline.

Scholarship values for postgraduate research students paying full Fee Rate 1 international tuition fees (CLASSROOM based) £18,900
Award	VALUE		TOTAL VALUE	TOTAL PAYABLE
Award	Fee Rate 1 Scholarship	Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 1 Scholarship + Early Confirmation Award	Fee Rate 1 Tuition fees - scholarship and Early Confirmation Award
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship	£3780	£1500	£5280	£13620
Queen's Family Scholarship	£3780	£1500	£5280	£13620
Early Confirmation Award	N/A	£1500	£1500	£17400

All awards are offered subject to terms and conditions

What are the values of International Office Scholarships available for a postgraduate taught laboratory based fee rate 2 programme?

Fee rate 2 programmes are laboratory based and have a tuition fee of £23,850 for 2023/24