Scholarship Overview

• Newcastle University is pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) for outstanding international applicants who apply to commence full-time Master’s studies on an eligible programme.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Newcastle University in UK

• MA in British History
  MRes in Marine Ecosystems and Governance
• MSc in Marine Engineering
  MRes in Biotechnology and Business Enterprise
• MA in Management and Business Studies (Research)
  MEng in Chemical Engineering with Process Control
• MEng in Chemical Engineering with Sustainable Engineering
  MRes in Biotechnology and Biodesign
• MA in Local and Regional Development (Research)
  MSc in Biomedical Engineering
• LLM in Law (by research)
  MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• MEng in Chemical Engineering with Bioprocess Engineering
  MA in Linguistics (with specialist pathways in English Language and Language Acquisition)
• MDiet in Dietetics
  MLitt in Chinese Studies
• MA in Media and Journalism
  Master of Architecture (MArch)
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering
  MRes in Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
• MEng in Engineering
  MRes in Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
• MSc in Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice (Research)
  MA in Classics and Ancient History
• MRes in Medical Genetics
  MEng in Digital Electronics
• MA in Media and Public Relations
  MA in Media and Society (Research)
• MEnvSci in Environmental Sciences (Clean Technology)
  Master of Science in Banking & Finance
• MEnvSci in Environmental Sciences (Ecosystem Management)
  MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies
• Msc Data Science (with Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence)
  MA in Creative Arts Practice
• Master of Science in International Economics & Finance
  MEnvSci in Environmental Sciences (Agricultural and Environmental Science)
• MA in Creative Writing
  MSc in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• MA in Museum Studies
  MRes in Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
• MSc Computer Science
  MSc in Computer Game Engineering
• MLitt in Cultural Property Protection
  MSc in Operations Management (Dual Award)
• MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations
  MA in Cross-Cultural Communication
• MSc in Maritime Engineering
  MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and International Management
• Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
  MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and International Marketing
• MEnvSci in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geochemistry)
  MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics
• MA in Cross-Cultural Communication and Education
  MSc in Naval Architecture
• MA in Politics
  MSc Cloud Computing
• MSc Data Science (with Specialisation in Statistics)
  MSc in Behavioural and Experimental Economics
• MA in Planning
  MSc in Digital Business
• MSc in Physician Associate Studies
  MSc in Drug Chemistry
• MLitt in Philosophy
  MRes in Diabetes
• MSc in Data Science (with a specialization in Visualization)
  MEng Honours in Marine Technology with Marine Engineering
• Masters in Public Health
  MSci Honours in Mapping and Geospatial Data Science
• MSc in Ecological Consultancy
  MSc in Public Health and Health Services Research
• LLB Honours Law
  MSc in Ecology and Biodiversity
• MSc in E-Business (Information Systems)
  MA in Professional Translation for European Languages
• MSpeech Honours in Master of Speech and Language Sciences
  MA in English Literature
• MSc in Shipping and Logistics
  MMath Honours in Mathematics
• MA in Sociolinguistics (Research)
  MSc in Engineering Geology
• MSc Automation and Control
  MPlan Honours in Planning
• MSc in Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (ES-IoT)
  MSc Microelectronics: Systems and Devices
• MA in Regional Development and Spatial Planning
  MA in Education Research
• MA in Public History
  MA in Education: International Perspectives
• MA in European History
  MSc International Business Management
• MEng Honours in Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering
  MA in European Union Studies
• MA in Sociology
  MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management (REEM)
• MEng Honours in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
  MSc in Environmental Engineering
• MSc Advanced International Business Management (Dual Award)
  MRes in Environmental Geoscience
• MA in Sociology and Social Research
  MSc Data Science
• MSc in Environmental Consultancy
  MSc in Social Science and Health Research
• MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering
  MSc in Finance
• MFA in Fine Art
  MA in Translating and Interpreting
• MA in Film: Theory and Practice
  MSc in Synthetic Biology
• MA in Finance and Economics (Research)
  MSc Communications and Signal Processing
• MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
  MEng Honours in Mechanical Engineering with Energy
• MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology
  MEng Honours in Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics
• MSc in Exercise Physiology
  MSc in Transport Engineering, Planning and Management
• MSc in Forensic Psychology
  MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology
• MSc in Food and Rural Development Research
  MA in Translation Studies
• MLitt in Translation Studies
  MA in Translating
• MSc in Global Public Health
  MSc Cyber Security
• MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability
  MSc in Global Human Resource Management
• MA in Urban Design
  MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
• MSc in Wildlife Management
  MA in World Politics and Popular Culture
• MSc in Urban Planning
  MA in History of Medicine
• (MBBS) Medicine and Surgery
  MSc Electrical Power
• MA in History
  MA in Heritage Studies
• MSc in Health Services Research
  MSc in Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
• LLM in International Commercial Law
  MSc International Marketing
• MSc in Advanced Architectural Design
  MA in International Development and Education
• MSc in Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology
  MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• MSc in Hydrogeology and Water Management
  MA in Human Geography Research
• MSc in Human-Computer Interaction
  MBA Master of Business Administration
• MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
  MA in International Multimedia Journalism
• MA in Applied Linguistics Research
  MA in International Political Economy
• MSc in Agricultural and Environmental Science
  MRes in Animal Behaviour
• MSc in International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC)
  MRes in Ageing and Health
• MSc in International Financial Analysis
  MSc in International Law and Global Challenges
• MSc Advanced Computer Science
  MA in International Development and Education with Cross Cultural Communication
• MSc in Advanced International Business Management and Marketing (Dual Award)
  MA in International Economics and Finance
• MSc in Bioinformatics
  LLM in Law and Society (Legal Research)
• MA in Arts, Business and Creativity
  MSc in Language Pathology
• MRes in Biofabrication and Bioprinting
  MA in Landscape Architecture Studies
• MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies
  Masters in Landscape Architecture
• MPharm (Hons)
  MA in Archaeology
• MA in International Relations
  MPhil in Archaeology

• Scholarship is offered for full time postgraduate programme

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• Up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 30

• 30 scholarships will be provided

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG	Required (minimum score 60.0%)

Eligibility

• To be considered for the up to 50% scholarships applicants must:
  • be domiciled in of one of the following countries/regions:
  • Canada, USA
  • China
  • Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea
  • Colombia, Peru 
  • Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Turkey
  • Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
  • Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam  
• -be assessed as international for fee purposes
• -hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year
• -already have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honours degree or above
• Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of application.
• Further details, including a list of non-eligible courses, can be found in the VCES 50 per cent postgraduate regulations (2025) (PDF:92 KB).

Application Process for this scholarship

• hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree program at the University’s Newcastle university.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application start date	Not Available	Start Date September 2025
Application final end date	May 29, 2025	Application Closing Date 29th May 2025

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email	scholarship.applications@ncl.ac.uk
Phone number	+44 191 208 8107/553