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Postgraduate course scholarships and funding

Art exhibit featuring large numbers on a paved road
Art exhibit featuring large numbers on a paved road
Elephant and Castle Superdigits. PG Cert Design for Visual Communication. London College of Communication. UAL
| Photograph: Betty Zapata

Find scholarships, bursaries, loans and more to help you fund your postgraduate course.

Whether you're a Home or International student, there are many opportunities for you to fund your studies. Find out more about our scholarships, bursaries, loans and get in touch if you have any questions.

For information about funding your postgraduate research degree, visit PhD and MPhil research funding.

Discount for UAL students and alumni

If you're starting a taught Masters in 2023/24, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on your fees.

Home students

  • Student looking at a large canvas of their artwork
    © Alys Tomlinson, Painting by Kyung Pam. MA Fine Art. Chelsea College of Arts. UAL.

    UAL Home Postgraduate Scholarship

    £7,000 fee waiver for a full-time, part-time or online taught master’s course. 180 UAL Home Postgraduate Scholarships are available.

  • Sketchbook with splashes of paint on them.
    © Alys Tomlinson, Sketchbook by Anna-Maria Pellegrini. MA Textile Design. Chelsea College of Arts. UAL.

    Postgraduate Masters Loan

    You can apply for a loan of up to £12,167 from the government - find out more.

  • Model behind the scenes at a runway show.
    Yixin Zhang, Catwalk show at St Johns Smith Square. MA Fashion Design Technology Menswear. London College of Fashion. UAL
    | Photograph: Roger Dean

    Scholarships

    You can browse our postgraduate scholarships by fee status as well as by subject, College and more.

International students

  • Student sitting down, surrounded by fabrics.
    © Alys Tomlinson, Rochelle Saunders in the studio. MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

    UAL International Postgraduate £7,000 Scholarship

    £7,000 tuition fee waiver for a full-time, part-time or online taught master's course. Up to 300 scholarships are available.

  • Paper sculptures by Yuqing Guo. MA Illustration and Visual Media. London College of Communication. UAL.
    | Photograph: Lewis Bush

    UAL International Postgraduate £50,000 Scholarship

    Up to 4 scholarships are available to cover the cost of tuition fees and accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence.

  • Cream woven tapestry fabric with intricate weaving pattern
    Kyoko Nagano, 2023 MA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristy Noble

    UAL International Postgraduate £14,000 Scholarships

    £14,000 tuition fee waiver for a full-time, part-time or online taught master's course. Up to 30 are available for students from Africa and Latin America.

  • Student paint on a large canvas.
    © Alys Tomlinson, Mohammed Adel working on a painting. Camberwell College of Arts. UAL.

    International scholarships  

    Check the scholarships open to international postgraduate students. Just select international fee status.

  • Student on the floor, writing on notebooks
    © Alys Tomlinson, Jaya Twill in the studio. Performance and design for theatre and screen. Wimbledon College of Arts.

    US loans

    Students from the United States - learn more about the loans and funding you can apply for.

Help with funding

If you have a question about the funding you may be entitled to, including Student Finance loans, state benefits and hardship funds, contact the Student Advice Service. They can also give you guidance on managing your money.

Contact Student Advice Service

If you need help, fill out our student advice enquiry form or call us on +44 (0) 207 548 080

Help with fees

If you have any questions about payment methods, instalment plans or payment terms please fill out the Finance Student Enquiry form.

PhD and MPhil students

Please contact researchdegrees@arts.ac.uk with your full name and student ID.