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Ramsay MSc Bursary

The Ramsay MSc Bursary provides two students with a full tuition fee waiver for a one-year taught Masters programme in the School of Computer Science.
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Award details

    • Award type
      University
    • Award value
      Full home-rate tuition fee waiver
    • Application deadline
      Applications will reopen in April 2026
    • Study level
      Postgraduate Taught
    • Qualification level
      Masters
    • Campus
      Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Thanks to the generosity of Paul and Yuanbi Ramsay, the University of Birmingham is pleased to provide two high-calibre students, who may otherwise struggle financially, with a full tuition-fee waiver (at the home rate) for a one-year taught Masters programme in the School of Computer Science for entry in September 2025.

There are two Ramsay MSc bursaries available this year. This bursary can only be paid as a tuition fee waiver, and will not be provided as a cash payment. 

Who can apply?

Applicants must be eligible to pay UK home fees. The selection of successful candidates will be based initially upon financial need and then, upon academic achievement. 

Applicants must have an offer to study on one of our one-year MSc programmes at the Birmingham campus in the School of Computer Science.

Eligible Nationalities:

Anyone who is assessed by the University as being eligible to pay the Home rate of fees.

This will include students from the United Kingdom and Ireland, and some students from Europe who have settled status.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online, using the Ramsay MSc Bursary application form. Applications close on 13 July 2025 at 23:59.

Please ensure you complete all sections of the form. Please provide detailed information on your financial situation, as financial needs is the main criteria for the School of Computer Science when it comes to considering applications for this award. 

It's important to remember that the availability of awards is limited and as such not all applications will be successful. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2025.

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For more information please contact the Funding, Graduation and Awards Team.