University of Exeter Global Excellence Scholarship
A merit-based tuition fee discount of £3,000-£5,000 per year for international undergraduate applicants entering their first year at the University of Exeter, renewable for the full degree.
Quick Facts
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Rounds vary by cycle; Round 2 for 2026/27 entry closed April 23, 2026 — check current cycle for next round dates
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About the University of Exeter Global Excellence Scholarship
The University of Exeter, a member of the UK's Russell Group known for strong programs in business, law, sciences, and engineering, offers Global Excellence Scholarships (also referred to as Exeter Excellence Scholarships) to recognize exceptional academic achievement among incoming international undergraduate students. The award is a recurring tuition fee discount rather than a cash stipend.
Successful applicants receive a tuition fee discount of £3,000 or £5,000 in their first year, which continues at the same value in every subsequent year of the degree (excluding placement, study-abroad, or repeat years), providing predictable multi-year savings on the overall cost of an Exeter degree.
Eligibility requires international fee status (including EU nationals paying international fees), an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) to begin undergraduate study in the relevant intake, and typically academic achievement equivalent to GCE A-level grades of AAB or higher; students progressing from Exeter's International Study Centre foundation route are not eligible for this scholarship.
The scholarship application is a webform completed after receiving an offer, requiring a short personal statement (around 300 words) responding to prompts about the applicant's ambitions, planned contributions to campus life, and potential as a future alumni ambassador for the university.
Exeter runs its scholarship competition in rounds each cycle (for example, a Round 1 and Round 2 within the same admissions year), and this award can often be combined with Exeter's regional or subject-specific scholarships up to a combined cap (commonly £10,000 per year), so applicants should check for stackable funding opportunities specific to their nationality or intended course.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Predictable, guaranteed multi-year tuition savings rather than a one-time award
Strong Russell Group reputation, particularly in business, law, and environmental sciences
Attractive campus city (Exeter) with lower living costs than London
Potential to stack with regional or subject scholarships for greater total savings
Clear, transparent academic threshold (AAB-equivalent) rather than a fully opaque holistic review
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in United Kingdom
Exeter offers a strong Russell Group education outside London at a comparatively lower cost of living, making its recurring tuition-discount scholarships particularly valuable for budget-conscious international families.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: Apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Exeter via UCAS and secure an offer.
Step 2: Complete the scholarship webform application within the applicable round window, including the personal statement.
Step 3: Respond to the three required prompts on ambitions, campus contribution, and alumni ambassador potential.
Step 4: Await the scholarship outcome, typically communicated a few weeks after the round closes.
Step 5: If awarded, the tuition discount is automatically applied to your fee invoice each year, subject to continued enrollment.
Application Timeline
September
UCAS applications open
Typically autumn/winter
Scholarship Round 1
Typically spring (closed April 23, 2026 for the 2026/27 cycle)
Scholarship Round 2
Within a few weeks of each round closing
Outcomes communicated
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply for admission as early as possible so you have an offer in hand before a scholarship round closes
Track Exeter's scholarship page directly each cycle, since round dates and amounts can shift year to year
Write a genuine, specific personal statement addressing all three prompts rather than generic statements about wanting to study abroad
Check whether your nationality or intended course has an additional regional scholarship you could combine with this award
Confirm your predicted/actual grades meet or exceed the AAB-equivalent threshold before applying
Contact admissions-scholarships@exeter.ac.uk directly if you are unsure whether a foundation route disqualifies you
Important Links & Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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£3,000 or £5,000 as a tuition fee discount in year one, continuing at the same value every subsequent year of the degree.
It is applied as a recurring discount directly on the tuition fee invoice, not paid as cash to the student.
Broadly the equivalent of GCE A-level grades AAB or higher, though specific thresholds can vary by round and department.
Often yes, up to a combined annual cap (commonly £10,000/year); check current regional and subject-specific scholarships.
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