The University of Strathclyde offers 20+ scholarships, with more than 15 awards potentially available to Indian applicants across its four faculties: Engineering, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Strathclyde Business School. Awards range from partial tuition reductions to fully funded PhD scholarships worth over GBP 30,000, while eligibility and application processes vary by scholarship.
- Standard PGT Engineering tuition: Around GBP 27,150 (INR 34.80 lakh)
- Faculty PGT Scholarship: GBP 6,000, reducing tuition to around GBP 21,150 (INR 27.11 lakh)
- Dean’s Excellence Award: GBP 12,000, reducing tuition to around GBP 15,150 (INR 19.42 lakh)
- Next hard deadline: August 31, 2026, for automatic Faculty PGT awards for the September 2026 intake
Students should check the individual scholarship terms carefully, as not all awards are automatic or guaranteed after paying the deposit, and deadlines can vary by faculty and intake.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.16 as of August 2026.
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University of Strathclyde Scholarships for UG Students
Undergraduate scholarships at the University of Strathclyde are available through the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science. International undergraduate tuition ranges from around GBP 22,250–30,950 (INR 28.52–39.67 lakh) per year, with eligible scholarships helping reduce the overall tuition cost across the duration of the programme.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP and INR) |
Eligibility (Indian applicants) |
Deadline (September 2026) |
| Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (UG) |
15% fee reduction annually; typically £3,338 to £4,650 (INR 4.28 to 5.96 Lakhs) |
Self-funded international fee status; automatic on offer acceptance |
31 August 2026 (deposit-based) |
| Faculty of Science UG Scholarship (11 subjects) |
£6,000 to £7,000 (INR 7.69 to 8.97 Lakhs) per year, renewable |
New international UG offer holder for Year 1 or Year 2 entry; strong academic grades; not on a full government sponsorship |
31 July 2026 (rolling, up to 25 awards) |
| Alumni Scholarship (UG top-up) |
15% tuition discount |
Applicant with a prior Strathclyde degree progressing to a new UG course |
Rolling |
The Faculty of Science undergraduate award is paid across the full degree, subject to annual academic progression. Eligible subjects include Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Immunology, Mathematics & Statistics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences.
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University of Strathclyde Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
PG-taught is where Strathclyde’s scholarship spend lands most heavily. Every faculty runs a base award plus a Dean’s tier for high performers. Both apply automatically to international offer holders once the deposit clears.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP and INR) |
Faculty |
Deadline |
| Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (PGT) |
£6,000 (INR 7.69 Lakhs) |
Engineering |
31 August 2026 (Sept intake); tentative 30 November 2026 (Jan 2027 intake) |
| Faculty of Science PGT Scholarship |
£6,000 base, £7,000 for Physics (INR 7.69 to 8.97 Lakhs) |
Science |
31 August 2026 (Sept intake) |
| Humanities & Social Sciences PGT Scholarship |
£6,000 to £8,000 (INR 7.69 to 10.25 Lakhs) |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
31 August 2026 (Sept intake) |
| Strathclyde Business School Masters Scholarship |
£7,000 to £9,000 (INR 8.97 to 11.53 Lakhs) |
Business (SBS) |
31 August 2026 (Sept intake) |
| Dean’s International Excellence Award (Engineering) |
£9,000 to £12,000 (INR 11.53 to 15.38 Lakhs) |
Engineering |
Faculty nomination; typically decided July to August |
| Dean’s Excellence Award (Humanities & Social Sciences) |
£10,000 (INR 12.82 Lakhs), 6 places |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
Rolling on merit; final call July 2026 |
| Dean’s Excellence Award (Science) |
£7,000 to £8,000 (INR 8.97 to 10.25 Lakhs) |
Science |
Rolling on merit; final call July 2026 |
| Dean’s Excellence Award (Strathclyde Business School) |
£10,000 to £12,000 (INR 12.82 to 15.38 Lakhs) |
Business (SBS) |
Rolling on merit; final call July 2026 |
| Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarship |
£5,000 to £8,000 (INR 6.41 to 10.25 Lakhs) |
Engineering / Science / H&SS / Business (Jan intake) |
Tentative 2 January 2027 (annual January cycle) |
Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants on r/IndiansAbroad report the £6,000 Faculty award reflects on the CAS letter within 7 to 10 days of deposit clearing. No separate scholarship form is issued.
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India-Specific Scholarships at University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde does not run a named "India Excellence" award. Indian applicants tap India-specific funding through two channels. The first is a fully-funded scheme for women in STEM. The second is Chevening or Commonwealth routing that the university formally hosts.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP and INR) |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM |
Fully funded: 100% tuition, £1,378 (INR 1.77 Lakhs) monthly stipend, return economy airfare, visa fees |
Indian female applicant with a STEM undergraduate degree; 1-year MSc in an eligible subject area at Strathclyde |
Tentative 14 April 2027 (annual April cycle, 2027/28 intake) |
| Chevening at Strathclyde (host university) |
Full tuition up to £24,000 (INR 30.76 Lakhs) plus £1,452 (INR 1.86 Lakhs) monthly stipend |
Indian applicant with 2+ years of work experience and a Chevening offer |
Chevening cycle: tentative 5 November 2026 (2027/28 intake) |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship (Strathclyde host) |
Full tuition plus £1,378 (INR 1.77 Lakhs) monthly stipend, return flights, warm clothing grant |
Indian applicant nominated via an approved nominating agency; 1-year MSc in a development-priority field |
Tentative 15 December 2026 (2027/28 intake) |
The British Council Women in STEM route is the biggest single lever for Indian women. Past Strathclyde-eligible subject areas covered:
- Health and Life Science (biotech, medical devices, public health)
- Climate Change, Environment and Risk Reduction
- Energy Transition (renewables, grid, storage)
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation (data, AI, manufacturing)
- Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
Chevening and Commonwealth applicants must first secure a Strathclyde unconditional offer. The scholarship contract is signed with the sponsoring UK government body, not the university. Funds still route through Strathclyde’s fee account for tuition.
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University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarships
PhD funding at Strathclyde is thinner than PGT for international students. UKRI Research Council rules cap international places at roughly 30% of any cohort. The Faculty tuition waiver applies universally, while UKRI-backed Doctoral Training Partnerships carry heavier funding.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP and INR) |
Duration |
Deadline (2026/27 entry) |
| Faculty International PhD Scholarship |
15% tuition reduction annually; on the international rate of ~£26,500, saves ~£3,975 (INR 5.09 Lakhs)/year |
Full PhD (3 to 4 years) |
Automatic on offer; deposit due by 31 August 2026 |
| AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (Arts & Humanities) |
UKRI stipend £20,780 (INR 26.63 Lakhs)/year plus 100% tuition (international portion covered by Strathclyde) |
3.5 years, optional 6-month extension |
Tentative 20 November 2026 (2027/28 entry); max 1 international place |
| ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (Social Sciences) |
UKRI stipend £20,780 (INR 26.63 Lakhs)/year plus 100% tuition |
3.5 years (+ optional 6-month extension) |
Tentative January 2027 (annual January cycle); max 1 international place |
| EPSRC / Industry-Linked Studentships (Engineering) |
UKRI stipend plus tuition; some carry an industry top-up of £2,000 to £4,000 (INR 2.56 to 5.13 Lakhs) |
3.5 to 4 years |
Rolling; project-specific |
Indian PhD applicants targeting AHRC or ESRC funding should apply through the relevant DTP (Doctoral Training Partnership) portal rather than the standard PhD admissions form. The DTP application typically requires a full research proposal and two academic references, while a strong Master’s Distinction can be important for a competitive funding application.
External Government Scholarships for University of Strathclyde Applicants
Three UK-side external schemes are routinely used by Indian offer holders at Strathclyde. All three fund taught Master’s; only Chevening can extend into a research year in select cases.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP and INR) |
Eligibility (India) |
Deadline (2027/28 cycle) |
| Chevening Scholarship (FCDO, UK) |
Full tuition up to £24,000 (INR 30.76 Lakhs), plus £1,452 (INR 1.86 Lakhs)/month stipend, return flights, arrival allowance, visa fees |
Indian citizen with 2 years of work experience; three UK PGT offers required, one of which can be Strathclyde |
Tentative 5 November 2026 |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship |
Full tuition, £1,378 (INR 1.77 Lakhs)/month stipend, return economy flights, warm clothing grant, study travel |
Indian citizen nominated by an approved nominating agency; a development-focused programme |
Tentative 15 December 2026 |
| GREAT Scholarship (British Council and partner UK unis) |
£10,000 (INR 12.82 Lakhs) minimum tuition contribution |
Indian citizen with a Master’s offer at a participating UK university; check the current partner list annually |
Tentative 30 April 2027 |
Chevening is one of the major external scholarships available to Indian students, although it is highly competitive. In recent cycles, around 65–70 scholarships have reportedly been awarded to Indian students across UK universities, with approximately 3–5 linked to Strathclyde. Chevening’s funding limit may leave a tuition gap for higher-cost programmes such as the Strathclyde MBA, which has a fee of GBP 38,650 (INR 49.54 lakh), so eligible students may explore whether other Strathclyde awards can help cover the remaining cost.
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FAQs
Ques. How much can an Indian PG student stack in scholarships at University of Strathclyde?
Ans. The realistic ceiling from Strathclyde’s own pools is £21,000 (INR 26.91 Lakhs) per year. This is achieved by pairing the £9,000 SBS Faculty award with a £12,000 Dean’s Excellence Award. Adding external Chevening pushes coverage to near-total for taught Master’s tuition. The Faculty award is normally withdrawn if a full external sponsorship is accepted. On PhD, an AHRC or ESRC DTP place gives the £20,780 (INR 26.63 Lakhs) UKRI stipend plus tuition, the highest single-scholarship stack available.
Ques. When do I apply for Strathclyde scholarships for the September 2026 intake?
Ans. The Faculty PGT scholarships (£6,000 to £9,000) apply automatically once your deposit clears by 31 August 2026. The Faculty of Science UG award closes 31 July 2026 and pays on a rolling basis up to 25 places. Dean’s Excellence Awards are Faculty-nominated with a final decision window in July 2026. A June offer acceptance is the safe move for a shot at that tier.
Ques. Do I have to fill a separate scholarship form at Strathclyde?
Ans. For the Faculty-tier PGT awards (£6,000 to £9,000) and the Faculty Engineering UG award, no. The £6,000 or £9,000 lands on your CAS letter after the tuition deposit is paid. The Faculty of Science UG award needs a separate application. British Council Women in STEM and all UKRI DTP scholarships also need separate forms with their own portals and reference letters.
Ques. What grade threshold makes a Dean’s Excellence Award realistic for an Indian applicant?
Ans. The award is nomination-only from the Faculty. Past Indian recipients had a First Class Honours Bachelor’s (60% or above at a tier-1 Indian institution, or 70% at a tier-2 institution). A strong personal statement citing the target research area also helped. Business School applicants further benefited from 2+ years of quantifiable work impact in the personal statement.
Ques. Will a University of Strathclyde scholarship cover living costs in Glasgow?
Ans. Strathclyde’s own faculty awards cover tuition only; they do not fund rent or food. Glasgow living costs for an Indian student run about £900 to £1,150 (INR 1.15 to 1.47 Lakhs) per month, covering rented accommodation, groceries and transport. Chevening, Commonwealth and British Council Women in STEM add a monthly stipend of £1,378 to £1,452, which typically clears living costs with a small margin.
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