International Merit Scholarship

The International Merit Scholarship at Bangor University is designed to attract and support the brightest international minds. Unlike a flat-rate discount, this scholarship is directly linked to your academic merit. The university rewards those who have put in the hard work during their undergraduate years by offering a sliding scale of financial support. For the 2026/27 academic year, Bangor University uses your final undergraduate CGPA or degree classification to determine your award tier. Students with the highest marks are eligible for the top-tier £6,000 discount.

Those with a solid academic standing typically receive awards of £3,000 to £4,000. This Merit approach incentivises talented students to choose Bangor, a university that consistently ranks among the top in the UK for student satisfaction and teaching quality. Because the award is confirmed at the point of admission, it provides students with immediate financial clarity, allowing them to plan their studies in the historic city of Bangor with confidence

Merit-Linked Savings: Your academic hard work translates directly into a lower tuition bill.

Automatic Awarding: No separate application is required; merit is assessed via your transcripts.

Financial Transparency: The merit award is clearly stated on your offer letter for visa purposes.

Stacked Discounts: Often combinable with the Alumni and Family Scholarship for additional savings.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Be classified as an International/Overseas fee payer.
• Apply for a full-time postgraduate taught (Master's) course.
• Hold a degree with a minimum merit-level grade (typically 60% or a CGPA of 2.5/4.0 for the entry-level award).
• Be self-funded or partially self-funded.
• Meet all English language requirements (IELTS/PTE) by the enrollment deadline.

Level: Postgraduate Taught (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM).

Fields of Study: All Master’s programs across Business, Science, Engineering, Arts, and Humanities.

Exclusions: Postgraduate Research (PhD).

• Distance learning or part-time programs.
• Students have already been selected for the Vice-Chancellor’s 50% Scholarship.

Bangor University is a historic Welsh institution (est. 1884) world-renowned for its research and student experience.

• Academic Pedigree: A top-tier UK university for research quality, especially in Environmental and Ocean Sciences.
• Student Satisfaction: Consistently rated as one of the best in the UK for student support and teaching excellence.
• Location: A stunning location between the mountains and the sea, offering one of the safest and most affordable student experiences in the UK.

The merit assessment is done using your standard admission documents:

Final Bachelor’s Transcripts: To verify your merit tier/CGPA.

Degree Certificate: Proof of successful completion.

Personal Statement: Demonstrating your academic interest.

Passport Copy: For international fee status confirmation.

IELTS/PTE Scores: To confirm you meet the language entry criteria.