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Study in the UK at the University of Birmingham

Up to £12,500 in scholarships is available for Indian students at the University of Birmingham including a £5,000 automatic award for eligible applicants who meet the 29 May 2026 deadline. Find out what's available for you.
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Birmingham isn't just a great place to study, it's one of the UK's most dynamic cities. From global financial institutions to cutting-edge tech firms, the industries shaping tomorrow are here. With a campus that feels like a community, and one of the largest and most diverse populations in the UK. Once you're here, you'll understand why so many students choose to stay.

Scholarships for Indian students

Find out what funding is available to help make Birmingham yours.

  • Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship

    The Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship is an automatic £5,000. There's no separate application. Submit your programme application before 29 May 2026 to secure the award.

  • Future Skills Scholarship for Indian Students

    The Future Skills Scholarship of up to £12,500 is awarded to students on a select group of high-demand programmes across the University of Birmingham.

  • Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for India

    For high-achieving students, the India Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship offers £10,000 toward your studies and can be held alongside the £5,000 High Fliers Scholarship.

  • Birmingham MBA Scholarships

    Scholarships up to £25,000 in value awarded to candidates who demonstrate exceptional potential to drive positive change and innovation

Ready to secure your funding?

Register here to stay up to date with announcements about new scholarships, upcoming events, and more.

Your degree. Birmingham's industries. Your career.

Your scholarship is just the beginning. Birmingham is one of the UK's most important cities for business, technology, engineering, and life sciences. As a University of Birmingham student, you'll be at the centre of it. Here's what that looks like in practice.

A global financial hub on your doorstep

HSBC's UK headquarters, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte - Birmingham's professional services sector rivals London's in breadth, with significant room to grow. For students in business, finance, and economics, the city offers direct access to some of the world's most recognisable employers.

One of the UK's fastest-growing tech cities

Birmingham's digital economy is expanding rapidly, with a thriving startup ecosystem alongside established names in data, software, and AI. Students in Business Analytics, Data Science, and related fields will find themselves at the centre of genuine industry demand not just reading about it in a classroom.

World-class healthcare, world-class research

Home to one of Europe's largest hospitals and a major NHS research cluster, Birmingham is a leading destination for life sciences, public health, and biotechnology. The University's deep partnerships with the healthcare sector mean that for many students, real-world experience starts before graduation.

Where engineering meets innovation

From Jaguar Land Rover to a growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing base, Birmingham has long been at the heart of British engineering. Students in engineering management and related disciplines will find a city that takes the discipline seriously and employers that actively recruit from the University.

Don't just take our word for it.

Hear from students who chose Birmingham and haven't looked back.

  • Nila Ravi Dimple

    Nila is an MSc International Business alum and now works as a Strategy Buyer at Jaguar Land Rover. Read her story.

  • Rishi Sher Singh

    Rishi graduated in 2014 and is now the founder and CEO of World of Gears.

  • Amanda Abraham

    Amanda is working as a Product Development Officer at Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Ontario.

  • Gavin Fernandes

    Gavin is currently working as an Academy Physiotherapist for the Schoolboy program at Birmingham City FC.

  • Gayatri Nair

    Gayatri currently works as a Lecturer at the Canadian University Dubai in the School of Management.

  • Haripreeth Iyer

    Haripreeth is a graduate of MSc Civil Engineering and Management (2022)

Don't miss the 29 May deadline.

A £5,000 scholarship. Automatic. No competition. The industries are here. The community is here. The only thing left is your application.

Register your interest here and we'll keep you updated with information about scholarships, events, and news from Birmingham.