FEES AND FUNDING

At the University of East London, we try to make financing your studies simple and affordable. As well as a wide variety of funding available to you, we offer our financial support and advice to ensure you get the most out of your student experience.

Finance is a key consideration in choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification and at the University of East London we will walk you through the various scholarships and government funding options (like loans, grants and bursaries) that you may be eligible to apply for.

Alumni Discount

If you graduated from the University of East London you may be eligible for a postgraduate course discount. If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive up to 25% discount. You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from University of East London or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London to be eligible for a discount.

UEL Postgraduate Scholarship

You could receive a 50% discount on course fees through the University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time, part-time, Home tuition fee paying students on taught postgraduate courses. You cannot apply for the University of East London postgraduate scholarship if you are studying with collaborative partner institution, studying through distance or online learning, Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), Professional Diploma in MA architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2), professional doctorate, MPhil, PhD and integrated masters.

Asylum Seekers Postgraduate Scholarship

The University of East London recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support Asylum seekers accessing Higher Education. Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance England.

Sports Scholarships

We are the most ambitious and the most improved university in the UK for sport, and our sports scholarships are helping to create world class athletic superstars. Our sports scholars include Olympians and senior internationals who represent the University of East London at national and international university competitions. As part of your award you could benefit from a bursary of up to £6,000 per annum, unlimited medical service, strength and conditioning sessions, access to one-to-one support for lifestyle, nutrition and psychology and much more.

Initial Teacher Training (PGCE) Bursaries

Home and EU students studying for a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) may be eligible for a tax-free bursary from the government, worth up to £30,000. For further information and advice on PGCE bursaries you can email ittfunding@uel.ac.uk or phone 020 8223 4444 and ask to speak with the Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART).

Social Work Bursaries

If you have been accepted for one of our postgraduate social work courses, you can apply for a bursary from the NHS. Successful applicants will get help with tuition and living costs. You may be able to receive other allowances if you care for a dependent adult, you are a parent, or if you have a disability.

Hardship Bursaries

You could be eligible for up to a £3,000 bursary if you are facing financial difficulties and are from a low-income household. For more information and advice speak with the Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) on 020 8223 4444.

Postgraduate Loans

Student Finance England provides a loan for postgraduate master’s study. The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) will provide non meanstested loans of up to £12,167 to taught and research master’s students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs. If you are studying for two years, your loan will be divided equally across the two-year duration of your programme. Applications will open June 2023 and are made directly through Student Finance England.

Doctoral Loan

You can apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan of up to £28,673 to help with your course and living costs while you’re studying a PhD. More information and applications can be made on the gov.co.uk website.

Postgraduate External Funding

There are several external organisations and research councils that offer financial help to postgraduate students like the Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Academy of Engineering and the Medical Research Council. The University of East London can point you in the right direction but we are not associated with the funding schemes or responsible for the application process.

International Finance

Scholarships are available to all overseas fee-paying offer holders studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate programme and range between £1,000 to £4,000 off your first year’s tuition. If you have any questions, please contact international@uel.ac.uk.

For further info visit our website uel.ac.uk/pg-fees