Study your Masters at UK University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail) - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Ranked 9th in UK by The Times. Automatic scholarships £6,000-£9,000, Dean's Excellence up to £12,000 for January 2027. Deadline 30 Nov 2026. Apply on official portal only.
Study Your Masters at the UK's University of the Year 2026 - University of Strathclyde
Ranked 9th in the UK by The Times, the University of Strathclyde is a leading research-intensive university based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland - one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic cities.
Apply now for Masters options beginning in January or September 2027. Automatic scholarships of up to £12,000 are available for January entry.
Why Strathclyde?
- UK University of the Year 2026 - Daily Mail University Guide 2026
- Scottish University of the Year - The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- Ranked 9th in the UK by The Times UK University Rankings - rose 2 places, ahead of UCL, Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Ranked joint 251st in QS World University Rankings 2026 - fastest-rising UK university in top 300
- Only university to have won Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice - 2012 and 2019
- Over 200 postgraduate programmes in Business, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science
- Founded 1796 - over 200 years of academic excellence
- Located in Glasgow city centre - Scotland's largest city
Masters Options:
- Over 200 Postgraduate Taught programmes: MSc, PgDip, PgCert
- Many courses offer placement opportunities
- Start dates: January 2027 AND September 2027
- Duration: 12 months full-time for most MSc
- Faculties: Strathclyde Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science
Popular January 2027 Courses:
Business: Accounting & Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Management, Marketing, Management Science
Engineering: Almost 30 MSc programmes across 8 departments - Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical & Aerospace, Naval Architecture, Renewable Energy, Product Design, and more.
IMPORTANT - SCHOLARSHIPS EXPLAINED - NOT FULLY FUNDED:
This is a TUITION DISCOUNT, not full funding. It does NOT cover living costs, flights, visa, accommodation. You still pay remaining tuition + living costs in Glasgow.
There are 3 levels - you get ONLY ONE:
1. Automatic International Scholarship - £6,000
For all eligible self-funded, international, full-time, on-campus Postgraduate Taught students. Awarded automatically, no separate application.
2. Strathclyde Business School International Masters Scholarship - £7,000 to £9,000
For Business School MSc January 2027. Automatic consideration. Deducted from tuition fee once offer accepted and deposit paid.
3. Dean's Excellence Award - £9,000 to £12,000 - FOR EXCEPTIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY
- Engineering: £9,000 - £12,000. Need usually First-Class undergraduate degree or equivalent, plus potential to contribute to Strathclyde community.
- Business School: £10,000 - £12,000. Awarded on merit, academic performance + extra-curricular / professional experience. Provide CV with work experience, internships, voluntary work.
You CANNOT combine scholarships. You get only ONE per academic year.
Who Can Apply:
- Must be international (non-EU) fee-paying student
- Must be self-funded - NOT fully sponsored by government, embassy, employer, or another scholarship
- Must hold an offer for a full-time, on-campus Postgraduate Taught Masters for January 2027
- Online and blended learning programmes are NOT eligible
- Must accept offer and pay deposit by deadline
How To Apply - 3 Steps:
1. Choose your Masters course on official Strathclyde site
2. Apply for admission for January 2027 - upload degree, transcripts, CV, English test, passport
3. If you get an offer, you are AUTOMATICALLY considered for scholarship. No separate scholarship form. Successful applicants will be contacted before 30 November 2026.
Deadline For January 2027 Scholarship Consideration: 30 November 2026
Scholarships are awarded on rolling basis from June 2026 - apply early, do NOT wait till deadline day.
September 2027 Entry: Check your course page for September scholarship amounts and deadlines - they are different from January.
English Requirement: Check your course page. Most MSc require IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5-6.0, or equivalent. Confirm on your course page before you apply.
Warning: Do NOT pay any agent. Strathclyde does NOT charge for scholarship consideration. Apply only on official Strathclyde portal. Admission does NOT guarantee the £12,000 Dean's award - most students get £6,000-£9,000.
Official Links:
- Masters & Postgraduate Taught: https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/
- January 2027 Engineering MSc: https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/studywithus/postgraduatetaught/mscstudyjanuary2027/
- Business School Dean's Excellence Jan 2027: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/strathclydebusinessschooldeans-excellenceawardforinternationalstudentsjanuary2027/
- Engineering Dean's Excellence Jan 2027: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/engineeringdeansinternationalexcellenceawardjanuary2027/
- Main University: https://www.strath.ac.uk/
- Enquiries Business School: sbs.admissions@strath.ac.uk
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