University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 – Full Tuition Fee Waiver

University of Leicester International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver 2027

Key facts:

• Organisation: University of Leicester
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: United Kingdom
• Deadline: June 4, 2027
• Official URL: https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/international-full-fee-waiver
• Open to nationalities (optional): All international-fee-paying students, subject to the university's eligibility requirements.

• Funding: Full tuition fee waiver
• Study level: Undergraduate
• Field of study: Eligible undergraduate programmes
• Duration: Up to three years (based on the published previous award terms; confirm 2027 conditions)
• Host institution: University of Leicester, United Kingdom
• Language requirement: Depends on the chosen degree programme

About the programme

The University of Leicester International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver is designed to attract academically outstanding international students to its undergraduate programmes.

The university previously offered 30 full tuition fee waivers for students starting in September 2026, as part of a plan to provide 150 awards over five years. The 2027 application details, including the number of awards and deadline, are yet to be confirmed officially.

Who can apply

Based on the previously published eligibility conditions, applicants were expected to:

• Be classified as international students for tuition fee purposes.
• Hold an offer for an eligible full-time, campus-based undergraduate programme at the University of Leicester.
• Meet the required academic standard, normally equivalent to two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement.
• Make the University of Leicester their firm choice through UCAS or firmly accept a direct application offer.

Some programmes are excluded. Applicants should check the confirmed 2027 terms before applying.

What you get

Under the previously published award terms, successful students receive:

• A full tuition fee waiver.
• Tuition fee support for up to three years of eligible undergraduate study.

The award does not cover accommodation, living expenses, flights or other personal costs.

How to apply

The university's previous application process required students to:

1. Apply for an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Leicester.
2. Receive an offer of admission.
3. Make Leicester their firm choice or firmly accept their direct offer.
4. Complete the separate scholarship application form when applications open.

5. Submit a video of no more than two minutes answering:

   • What do you want to achieve after university?
   • How will your chosen degree help you achieve this?
   • How will you contribute to the University community while studying there?

The previous application allowed video links from platforms such as Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat Video and Douyin. Confirm the 2027 submission instructions when the new application form is released.

Documents required

The university has not yet published the confirmed 2027 document checklist. Based on the previous application process, applicants should prepare:

• University of Leicester admission offer.
• Academic certificates and transcripts.
• Applicant details and identification.
• A short video responding to the scholarship questions.
• Details of extracurricular activities and achievements.
• Any additional documents requested by the university.

Important dates

• September 2027: Expected programme start.
• Deadline: June 4, 2027