University of Liverpool (Russell Group)UK

£2,000 PGT Scholarship

Amount: £2,000 tuition fee reduction

Intake: September 2026

£2,000 PGT Scholarship

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a prestigious member of the Russell Group – the UK's leading research-intensive universities. Ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide, Liverpool combines world-class research with excellent teaching and strong industry connections.

The university is home to over 22,000 students from 130 countries, creating a truly global learning environment. Its beautiful campus blends historic Victorian architecture with modern, cutting-edge facilities. Liverpool itself is a vibrant, culturally rich city – birthplace of The Beatles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

KEY RANKINGS & RECOGNITION:

  • Top 200 globally (QS World University Rankings)
  • Russell Group member
  • 90%+ graduate employment rate
  • 9 Nobel Laureates among alumni and staff
  • £600 million invested in campus facilities since 2000

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMMES

The £2,000 PGT Scholarship is available for the following programmes:

  • MASTER'S IN MANAGEMENT (MiM)
  • MSC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
  • MSC BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND BIG DATA
  • MSC ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • MSC ADVANCED DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

AMOUNT: £2,000 tuition fee reduction

HOW IT IS AWARDED:

  • Applied directly to your tuition fees
  • Deducted from the total amount you owe the university
  • Cannot be exchanged for cash
  • Applied for the first year of study only

COMBINING SCHOLARSHIPS:

Exceptional students holding a first-class degree (or international equivalent) may be eligible to combine this award with the Postgraduate Global Advancement Scholarship – Achievement, potentially reducing tuition fees by up to 50%.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the £2,000 PGT Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a new international student enrolling from September 2026 onwards
  • Hold an offer for one of the eligible master's programmes listed above
  • Study on-campus in Liverpool (online programmes excluded)
  • Be classified as an overseas fee-paying student
  • Not be in receipt of certain other Liverpool scholarships
  • Demonstrate academic excellence

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION:

  • First-class degree holders (or equivalent) receive priority
  • Strong academic profiles with high GPA/percentage
  • Leadership experience in student organisations, clubs, or societies
  • Entrepreneurship ventures or business experience
  • Volunteering and community service
  • Significant extracurricular achievements

APPLICATION PROCESS – NOMINATION REQUIRED

This scholarship requires NOMINATION through registered agents or partners.

  1. STEP 1: Apply for Admission - Submit your programme application through the university portal with all required documents.
  2. STEP 2: Receive Offer - If successful, you will receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
  3. STEP 3: Agent Nomination - Your registered agent (like Rhinny Global) nominates you for the scholarship.
  4. STEP 4: University Review - The university reviews all nominations based on academic merit.
  5. STEP 5: Scholarship Confirmation - If selected, you receive scholarship confirmation.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Scholarships are LIMITED and highly competitive. Nomination does NOT guarantee an award.

TUITION FEES & COSTS

INTERNATIONAL TUITION (2026/27 estimates):

  • Master's programmes: £24,000 – £30,000 per year
  • After £2,000 scholarship: £22,000 – £28,000 per year

LIVING EXPENSES (Liverpool):

  • Accommodation: £6,000 – £9,000 per year
  • Food: £2,000 – £3,000 per year
  • Transport: £500 – £800 per year

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST (After Scholarship): £33,000 – £45,000 per year

WHY STUDY AT LIVERPOOL?

  • Russell Group prestige – globally recognised degree
  • World-class research facilities and faculty
  • Strong industry links with Fortune 500 companies
  • Vibrant, affordable student city

DEADLINES

  • Application Deadline: Rolling (apply early for scholarship consideration)
  • Programme Start: September 2026