Engineering International Excellence Scholarship

Level of study

Any Undergraduate

Subject area

Civil Engineering, Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Nationality

EU, Overseas (Non-EU)

Type of Award

University

Deadline for applying

Closes 30/06/2025

Award Description

Engineering International Excellence Scholarship, for international undergraduate School of Engineering students, enables you to be recognised and rewarded for your excellent academic achievements before arriving as a student at the University of Birmingham.

Value of Award

The Engineering International Excellence Scholarship consists of £3000 fee waiver during year 1 semester 1 for all students who meet the criteria below.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award you must: 

• Obtain the following results or equivalent in other qualification systems*
  • A Levels: A*AA
  • IB: 7, 6, 6 from Higher Levels
  • HKDSE: 5*, 5, 5
  • Indian Standard XII: A* subjects: 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra; or 85% West Bengal, 95% Other State boards Plus Overall: 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra; or 80% West Bengal; or 90% Other State board
  • Malaysia - One of the following:
    • STPM: Grades equivalent to A level grades above
    • UEC: Overall grade A1
    • Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation programme: Students with a GPA above 3.2 will be considered
  • American system: Please see our USA undergraduate entry requirements for A Level equivalencies.
• Fees must not wholly be paid by a sponsoring body 
• Be classified as international for fees on your acceptance to the university. 
• Apply to the University by 6pm on 30th June as one of your original five choices. Then be accepted to one of the following courses for year 1 entry in 2025 after placing it as firm choice in UCAS: 
  • Civil Engineering BEng
  • Civil Engineering MEng
  • Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng
  • Civil Engineering with Industrial Year MEng
  • Civil Engineering with International Study MEng
  • Civil and Railway Engineering BEng
  • Civil and Railway Engineering MEng
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year BEng
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng
  • Electrical and Railway Engineering BEng
  • Electrical and Railway Engineering MEng
  • Engineering BEng
  • Engineering MEng
  • Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng
  • Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng
  • Mechanical Engineering BEng
  • Mechanical Engineering MEng
  • Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year BEng
  • Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng
  • Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng
  • Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng
  • Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng

This award cannot be held in conjunction with Engineering International Achievement Scholarship award.

* Conversion from other qualification systems is calculated internally by the university, to enquire about your qualifications, please contact ugengineering@contacts.bham.ac.uk  

Students can renew under the Engineering International Achievement Scholarship after completion of year 1 if they meet the following criteria. Students must:

• Achieve 70% year average at the first attempt in your previous year of study. 

How to Apply

No application is required, all those who meet the conditions above will be contacted by the end of welcome week 2025.

Contact

School of Engineering
eps-apply@contacts.bham.ac.uk