Cardiff University, Cardiff Scholarships

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Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

Cardiff University offers 15+ scholarships, of which 7 Cardiff-issued awards are accessible to Indian applicants.

That count spans undergraduate, taught postgraduate and PhD schemes, plus two major India-specific tuition discounts. Cardiff issues most awards automatically after enrolment, so Indian students do not submit a separate scholarship form for tuition discounts.

  • Standard PG tuition (2026-27): £32,450 to £34,700 per year (INR 41.53 to 44.40 Lakhs)
  • Net PG cost after £6,000 India Scholarship: £26,450 to £28,700 per year (INR 33.85 to 36.72 Lakhs)
  • Full-cost cover route: combine Chevening (UK government, opens 04 August 2026) with a Cardiff Master’s offer
  • Next actionable deadline: Chevening closes 06 October 2026 for September 2027 entry; Cardiff India Scholarship 2027 tentative deposit deadline 31 July 2027

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 127.97 as of August 2026. Cardiff issues most awards as tuition-fee discounts, meaning the amount is deducted from the invoiced fee rather than paid to the student as cash.


Cardiff University Scholarships for UG Students

ScholarshipAward (GBP / INR)EligibilityApplicationDeadline (2027 entry, tentative)
Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship£10,000 (INR 12.80 Lakhs), 9 awardsNew international UG students on selected programmes; excludes Dentistry, Medicine, HealthcareInvited by email after offer; separate form required03 April 2027 (annual cycle)
Cardiff University India Scholarship (UG)£5,000 (INR 6.40 Lakhs)India-domiciled UG applicants holding an offer for an eligible programmeAutomatic on enrolment, no separate form31 July 2027 (deposit)
Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarship£3,500 to £5,000 (INR 4.48 to 6.40 Lakhs)International UG students from eligible countriesAutomatic consideration after paid deposit31 July 2027 (deposit)

Indian undergraduates should first check whether their programme sits in the Excellence Scholarship list. The £10,000 award is the largest UG tuition cut on offer at Cardiff.

The Excellence application form goes only to offer-holders. Submit a Cardiff UG application well before the April cycle to receive the invitation link on time.

The £5,000 India Scholarship applies automatically after enrolment, so no extra paperwork is needed once the deposit clears. Both UG awards cover only the first year of study, not the full three-year degree.


Cardiff University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

ScholarshipAward (GBP / INR)EligibilityApplicationDeadline (Sept 2027 entry, tentative)
Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship£4,000 (INR 5.12 Lakhs) standard tier; up to £10,000 (INR 12.80 Lakhs) for select countriesInternational PGT students on selected taught programmes; India receives the £4,000 tierAutomatic consideration after paid depositApply by 31 July 2027; deposit by 20 August 2027
Cardiff University £6,000 India Scholarship (PGT)£6,000 (INR 7.68 Lakhs)India-domiciled PGT applicants holding an offer for an eligible programmeAutomatic on enrolment31 July 2027 (deposit)
Master’s Excellence Scholarship£3,000 (INR 3.84 Lakhs), typical rangeHome and international Master’s applicants in specific schoolsSchool-level route; varies by departmentRolling; check school page

For Indian Master’s applicants, the Vice-Chancellor’s and India scholarships are usually mutually exclusive. Applicants should compare which route gives the higher net discount for their chosen programme.

The £6,000 India Scholarship generally outperforms the £4,000 Vice-Chancellor’s tier for India-domiciled students on eligible courses. Popular Indian-student programmes like MSc Data Science and Analytics, MSc Cybersecurity and the LLM feature on the annual India Scholarship list.

Reddit Insight: PG applicants on r/IndianStudentsUK flag that Cardiff’s automatic India Scholarship requires no separate form. However, the discount only appears on the student portal once the deposit clears, so paying early avoids a stressful wait.


India-Specific Scholarships at Cardiff University

ScholarshipAward (GBP / INR)LevelDurationDeadline (2027 entry, tentative)
Cardiff University £5,000 India Scholarship£5,000 (INR 6.40 Lakhs)UndergraduateFirst year only, tuition discount31 July 2027 (deposit)
Cardiff University £6,000 India Scholarship£6,000 (INR 7.68 Lakhs)Postgraduate TaughtProgramme year, tuition discount31 July 2027 (deposit)

Both India Scholarships apply as tuition-fee discounts, not cash, and Cardiff cannot use them to satisfy the required upfront deposit. Indian applicants must first pay the deposit as invoiced, then the scholarship value is subtracted from the balance shown on the enrolment page.

Programme eligibility for both awards is set annually by Cardiff. Indian students should confirm their intended course sits on the current India Scholarship list before assuming the discount applies.

Indian applicants should keep the following ready before the deposit deadline:

  • Cardiff offer letter naming an India Scholarship eligible programme
  • Valid Indian passport that documents India domicile
  • Deposit payment confirmation (typically £2,000, INR 2.56 Lakhs)
  • UK CAS statement issued after deposit clearance

Cardiff University PhD Scholarships

ScholarshipAward (GBP / INR)EligibilityApplicationDeadline (2027 entry, tentative)
EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA)Full tuition plus £20,780 per year stipend (INR 26.60 Lakhs)UK and international PhD applicants in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer ScienceProject-based; apply via school09 January 2027 (tentative, annual)
UKRI Research Council Studentships (BBSRC, ESRC, NERC, AHRC)Full home-fee tuition plus RCUK stipend; Cardiff covers home-international fee gapPhD applicants in relevant council remit; capped international slots per yearConsortium or school-level routeVaries; most January to February 2027
President’s Research ScholarshipFull tuition plus RCUK-level stipendOutstanding PhD candidates across all disciplinesSchool nomination after PhD offerRolling, tied to PhD offer cycles

Cardiff covers the fee gap for UKRI-funded international students, so a successful applicant pays no additional tuition beyond the home rate the council funds. However, UKRI limits international recruitment to a fixed cap each year, and once the cap fills, remaining slots reopen only for UK-based candidates.

Indian PhD applicants should approach a specific supervisor with a strong project fit before the January EPSRC cycle. Waiting until after that window generally means a full-year delay because most research councils operate a single annual competition.


Cardiff University External Government Scholarships

ScholarshipFunderAwardLevelDeadline (relevant intake)
Chevening ScholarshipUK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeFull tuition plus stipend, airfare and visaOne-year Master’sCurrently open: 04 August to 06 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
Commonwealth Master’s ScholarshipCommonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)Full tuition, stipend, return airfareOne-year Master’sTentative September to November 2026
Commonwealth PhD ScholarshipUK FCDO via CSCFull tuition, stipend, research allowancePhDTentative October to December 2026
Inlaks Shivdasani ScholarshipInlaks India FoundationUp to USD 100,000 (INR 87 Lakhs approx)Master’s, PhD, MFATentative April 2027
JN Tata Endowment Loan ScholarshipJN Tata Endowment, IndiaINR 1 to 10 Lakhs loan scholarshipMaster’s, PhDTentative March 2027
KC Mahindra ScholarshipKC Mahindra Education Trust, IndiaUp to INR 10 Lakhs interest-free loan scholarshipPostgraduateTentative March 2027

Chevening is the highest-value route for Indian Master’s applicants planning Cardiff for September 2027 entry. It covers tuition, airfare, visa and monthly stipend against Cardiff’s £32,450 to £34,700 (INR 41.53 to 44.40 Lakhs) PG fee band. Applicants need two years of full-time work experience by the November 2026 assessment window.

Reddit Insight: Indian Chevening awardees on r/Chevening consistently rank Cardiff among their three chosen universities. Cardiff processes offers quickly and issues the unconditional letter Chevening requires by mid-July, avoiding the summer-crunch scramble that other top UK research universities cause.

India-based scholarships from Inlaks, JN Tata and KC Mahindra can be combined with Cardiff’s automatic India Scholarship. External Indian funders do not restrict layering with a Cardiff tuition discount. Applicants should still declare all funding sources on both applications.

Explore More: Cardiff University Overview | Admissions | Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship | Ranking


Cardiff University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum funding an Indian student can stack at Cardiff University?

Ans. An Indian Master’s applicant can combine the UK Chevening Scholarship with a Cardiff programme offer. That package covers full tuition, airfare and monthly stipend, worth roughly £45,000 (INR 57.59 Lakhs) for a one-year Master’s. Cardiff’s £6,000 India Scholarship is generally not layered on top of Chevening, since Chevening already pays tuition in full.

Ques. When should Indian applicants submit Cardiff scholarship applications for September 2027 entry?

Ans. Chevening applications close on 06 October 2026, so complete the online form and reference invitations by late September 2026. Cardiff’s own India Scholarship needs a Cardiff offer plus paid deposit by 31 July 2027 (tentative). Cardiff processes offers fastest between January and April 2027.

Ques. Do Indian students need to fill a separate form for Cardiff University scholarships?

Ans. No separate form is required for the £5,000 UG or £6,000 PG India Scholarship, both apply automatically once the deposit clears. The Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship (£10,000) does require an emailed application form, sent only to offer-holders after March each year.

Ques. What academic score do Indian applicants need for Cardiff University scholarships?

Ans. Cardiff sets no separate scholarship GPA threshold. Applicants must meet the published entry requirement for the chosen course, typically a 60 percent aggregate from a recognised Indian university for most Master’s programmes. Competitive Excellence Scholarship shortlists usually score at 70 percent and above with a strong personal statement.

Ques. How does the Cardiff University £6,000 India Scholarship compare to the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship?

Ans. India-domiciled students receive the £4,000 Vice-Chancellor’s tier by default, since India is not on the £6,000 or £10,000 country lists for that award. The India Scholarship at £6,000 is £2,000 higher for eligible programmes, and Cardiff auto-applies whichever route is more valuable for the student.

Ques. Does the £6,000 India Scholarship cover Cardiff University living costs?

Ans. No, the £6,000 (INR 7.68 Lakhs) India Scholarship is a tuition-fee discount only and does not cover rent, food or transport. Cardiff’s official living-cost estimate is £1,216 to £1,250 (INR 1.56 to 1.60 Lakhs) per month. Indian students should budget separately for accommodation and daily expenses.

Cardiff University Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 22 Reviews

The university offers various scholarships, including the Vice Chancellor (VC) Scholarship, which ranges from £2,000 to £3,000, and a Commonwealth Scholarship that requires recipients to return after their course with no work permitted in the UK. Additionally, the INLAKS Scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition, though it was temporarily discontinued during COVID but has since been reinstated.

One reviewer received a £5,000 VC Scholarship towards their tuition fees for one year, and in a batch of 30 students, about 4 received scholarships.

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Scholarships offered

India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $3,555
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: 5

Axol Science Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Type: Company-Sponsored
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $14,000
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

Business Administration Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: No
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: 1

Saltire Scholarships


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $8,000
  • Type: Merit-Based
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: 50
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22 Reviews Found

BM
9.7 /10

  • I found it through an online search, and it’s a private student accommodation. The rent is around 720 GBP per month, which includes electricity, gas, water, WiFi, and maintenance fees.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 8/10

ST
7.7 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes, there was one scholarship, but they only waived £2000-£5000; for me, it was £2000. I think the name of the scholarship is Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship, and this depends on which course you choose. I received financial aid throughout the year cause I have a disability and I did not work part-time due to this issue.
  • So whenever I asked for help, the university did help me. It was really mind-blowing how they were able to manage to give a few hundred pounds whenever I felt the need. As I said before, everyone receives this scholarship, but be sure to check out, some courses might not be eligible for the scholarship. But this is an automated process, so if there is a scholarship, the fund will be waived from your tuition fee automatically; no need to apply for it separately.

  • It was uni accommodation, so upon admission, I was able to choose from the list they had.
  • Monthly rent was £625. Already told you about this in detail previously. I did not find any challenge because it was listed on my uni profile. The distance was very far tho. I did not realise it would be that far, otherwise I wouldn't have taken the uni course in the first place.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 6/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 8/10

Scholarship

  • There were various scholarships, including ones provided by University, the UK government and the Indian government.
  • I received the university's Chancellor's scholarship of £5000. This was presented because of my academic background.
  • There were few students from India that were sponsored by the indian government.
  • There were also scholarships from UK government, but I didn't have the chance to meet someone with one

  • Since the University was an open campus with academic buildings spread across the city of Cardiff, all the accommodation was off campus. University did provide their own accommodation, ranging from flats to studio apartments to shared houses, etc. I myself opted for university-provided accommodation. The university provided a list of accommodation that they were providing. Since I was late to apply, I got a shared house with shared bathrooms and a kitchen with 9 individual rooms. The rent was £124 per week, which came down to around £500 per month.
  • There are plenty of private university living complexes available around the city, suitable for every need.
  • My accommodation was a 20 mins walk away from my academic building and 5 minutes away from the main university building.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 10/10

SD
9.7 /10

Scholarship

  • Yes, I had received a scholarship; it was the International bursary that was given, GBP 2000 off from the tuition fees. But there are a multitude of other scholarships, like the Cardiff India Scholarship and externally funded options, like the Chevening Scholarship and Commonwealth Scholarships. On an average, almost 70-80% students receive scholarships from Cardiff every year

  • I chose to live at West Wing, an off-campus private accommodation, during my stay at Cardiff University. It was around 20 minutes from the main campus. Cardiff has many possibilities, so the search was simple. However, the finest spots are packed up quickly, so it’s better to start early.
  • Before coming, I booked my spot online, and I would strongly advise the international students to do the same. Wi-Fi, utilities, gym access, study rooms and common areas were all included in the monthly fee at West Wing. (I used to pay GBP 170 per week for my room, which was a studio apartment). These aspects which offered comfort and chances for peer interaction, greatly influenced the lives of students. As an international student, it was comforting to know that security was robust.
  • Although the West Wing and other private accommodations are convenient, the university also offers its own apartments. However, because they tend to sell out rapidly, reservations must be made well in advance.
  • When they miss out, students often go to private options. The daily commute was a minor drawback of living off campus, but walking and public transport were dependable and doable. Due to their affordability and closeness to the university, Cathays and Roath are highly sought-after by Indians and foreign students seeking vibrant, student-focused neighbourhoods.Overall, I had a good experience at West wing, it was my home away from home, and I will always have an attachment to that place. I will forever cherish the experiences I had there and it has deeply shaped me into the person I am today.
     

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Scholarship

  • Some of the scholarships are INLAKS (up to 100%), VC Scholarship (about £2k to 3k), and Commonwealth (if you take this, you need to come back after the course). you will not be allowed to work in the UK. During my time, due to COVID, INLAKS was discontinued. It's back on now. I got the VC one. There were about 4 people with scholarships that I know of. Batch had 30 students.

  • I saw online platforms for student accommodations on FB and websites. Monthly rent for Lumis (my accommodation) was £450. The rooms are really small. Kitchen is communal, so you have to take turns to clean it and throw the trash out. No challenges really. Bathroom was tiny but attached to your room. Electricity was included in rent, which, trust me, is a massive plus. Heating included. There was a laundry room and gym. You had to pay for use. There was also a reading room with a printer attached. You had to pay for printer use. Most of the room and kitchen are furnished. You will need to buy your own bedding though and some utensils. It's good to buy your cooker from India. Other utensils you can get from the pound store in the UK or from an outgoing student. He'd sell it for ultra cheap.
  • In terms of accos, I recommend Lumis and Zenit in Cardiff. Both are good accos. Both accos are at a 12-minute distance from campus, which is not a lot by UK standards.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

AD
4.8 /10

  • Find your accommodation through known platforms that you get on Google like Amber, Unite Students, etc. If you have any relatives living at the same place, you can easily live with them. If you are going with the application through an agent, you can ask them to find you an accommodation as well since they did this job for long.

academic: 6/10
faculty: 5/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 5/10

  • Through uni admission groups (WhatsApp). I was at a private student accommodation, that's why.
  • My rent was £140/week including bills (2022-23)

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

  • 980 pounds per month.I booked it through the website. Facilities were good

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 6/10

  • Accomodation was really lovely , i used amberstudent, 750 gbp per month

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 10/10

RG
7.0 /10

  • Off campus. Student accommodations are really good. You can find them through online platforms or agents. If you’re choosing to stay in Cardiff, eclipse is a good option where I stay. They have a lot of facilities. The bedrooms are on suite and the kitchen has a lot of space. They also have a movie room, study rooms, a gym, and party rooms in their facilities, which adds on to your student experience. It is also located in the city center, which gives you a lot of connectivity.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 6/10

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