UK Universities for International Students: Tuition, Scholarships & Intakes
A UK University stands as a global symbol of academic excellence, innovation, and employability. Year after year, the United Kingdom ranks among the top 3 most popular destinations for international students worldwide. For students from Bangladesh and Nigeria, the UK offers a powerful combination of world-class teaching, globally respected degrees, strong scholarship opportunities, and the 2–3-year Post-Study Work Visa (PSW).
As we move into the 2026 and 2027 intakes, UK universities study are expanding their international pathways, offering more flexible start dates, more scholarships, and faster online application systems. Whether you are preparing for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD, this guide provides everything you need intakes, deadlines, scholarships, admission requirements, Courses and the Top 50 UK Universities for the 2026/2027 academic cycle.
Application Timeline for 2026/2027 Cycle for Bangladeshi & Nigerian Students
| Intake |
When to Start Preparation |
Typical Application Window |
Classes Begin |
| September 2026 | April–June 2025: shortlist, research; June–Sep 2025: take IELTS etc. | Submit applications roughly Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 (some courses earlier) | September/October 2026 |
| January 2027 | July–Oct 2026: prepare documents, IELTS, choose course/university | Apply roughly Aug–Nov 2026 (varies by uni) | Classes start January/February 2027 |
| May 2027 | Oct–Dec 2026: prepare application & docs for limited courses | Apply roughly Nov 2026 – Feb 2027 (if intake offered) Aims Education+1 | May 2027 if the course/university offers, May start |
Top 50 UK Universities for international students
| Rank | UK University | 2026/2027 Intakes | Scholarships | Tuition Fees (UG/PG) |
| 1 | University of Oxford | Sep 2026 | Clarendon, Rhodes | £28,000–£45,000 |
| 2 | University of Cambridge | Sep 2026 | Gates, Cambridge Trust | £27,000–£44,000 |
| 3 | Imperial College London | Jan/Sep 2026 | Imperial Excellence | £30,000–£45,000 |
| 4 | UCL | Sep 2026 | Global Masters | £25,000–£40,000 |
| 5 | University of Edinburgh | Jan/Sep 2026 | Edinburgh Global | £23,000–£38,000 |
| 6 | King’s College London | Jan/Sep 2026 | International Hardship | £22,000–£39,000 |
| 7 | University of Manchester | Jan/Sep 2026 | Global Futures | £21,000–£35,000 |
| 8 | University of Bristol | Jan/Sep 2026 | Think Big | £20,000–£38,000 |
| 9 | University of Warwick | Sep 2026 | Chancellor’s Awards | £21,000–£32,000 |
| 10 | University of Glasgow | Jan/Sep 2026 | Excellence Award | £19,000–£36,000 |
| 11 | University of Leeds | Jan/Sep 2026 | International Excellence | £20,000–£30,000 |
| 12 | University of Birmingham | Jan/Sep 2026 | Global Masters | £18,000–£32,000 |
| 13 | University of Southampton | Jan/Sep 2026 | Merit Award | £18,000–£31,000 |
| 14 | London School of Economics | Sep 2026 | LSE Support Scheme | £25,000–£33,000 |
| 15 | Durham University | Sep 2026 | Vice-Chancellor | £22,000–£34,000 |
| 16 | Newcastle University | Jan/Sep 2026 | Vice-Chancellor | £20,000–£29,000 |
| 17 | University of York | Jan/Sep 2026 | Academic Excellence | £19,000–£30,000 |
| 18 | University of Exeter | Jan/Sep 2026 | Global Excellence | £20,000–£32,000 |
| 19 | University of Sheffield | Jan/Sep 2026 | Merit Scholarship | £19,000–£29,000 |
| 20 | Queen Mary University of London | Jan/Sep | Commonwealth, Merit | £20,000–£38,000 |
| 21 | Cardiff University | Jan/Sep | Vice-Chancellor | £18,000–£28,000 |
| 22 | University of Nottingham | Jan/Sep | Developing Solutions | £18,000–£30,000 |
| 23 | Queen’s University Belfast | Jan/Sep | International Office | £16,000–£25,000 |
| 24 | University of Liverpool | Jan/Sep | Liverpool First-Class | £18,000–£27,000 |
| 25 | University of Reading | Jan/Sep | Masters Scholarships | £17,000–£26,000 |
| 26 | University of Surrey | Jan/Sep | Vice-Chancellor | £18,000–£28,000 |
| 27 | University of Stirling | Jan/Sep | International Award | £16,000–£24,000 |
| 28 | Manchester Metropolitan | Jan/Sep | Global Scholarships | £16,000–£24,000 |
| 29 | University of Kent | Jan/Sep | International Scholarship | £17,000–£25,000 |
| 30 | University of Essex | Jan/May/Sep | Essex Global | £15,000–£22,000 |
| 31 | Coventry University | Jan/May/Sep | Merit Scholarship | £15,000–£20,000 |
| 32 | University of Portsmouth | Jan/Sep | Vice-Chancellor | £16,000–£22,000 |
| 33 | University of Sunderland | Jan/May/Sep | International Award | £14,000–£17,000 |
| 34 | University of Hertfordshire | Jan/May/Sep | Herts International | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 35 | Greenwich University | Jan/May/Sep | Merit Award | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 36 | Birmingham City University | Jan/May/Sep | BCU Excellence | £15,000–£20,000 |
| 37 | Middlesex University | Jan/Sep | Regional Scholarship | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 38 | University of East London | Jan/May/Sep | UEL International | £13,000–£16,000 |
| 39 | Teesside University | Jan/May/Sep | Global Excellence | £13,000–£17,000 |
| 40 | University of Derby | Jan/May/Sep | Derby International | £14,000–£17,000 |
| 41 | Anglia Ruskin University | Jan/May/Sep | Merit Award | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 42 | University of Bradford | Jan/Sep | Vice-Chancellor | £15,000–£19,000 |
| 43 | University of Hull | Jan/Sep | Hull Global | £15,000–£20,000 |
| 44 | London Metropolitan | Jan/Sep | London Met Award | £13,000–£16,000 |
| 45 | Roehampton University | Jan/Sep | Roehampton Excellence | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 46 | University of Chester | Jan/May/Sep | Global Awards | £13,000–£16,000 |
| 47 | Northumbria University | Jan/Sep | Global Scholarship | £16,000–£22,000 |
| 48 | University of Westminster | Jan/Sep | Westminster Success | £15,000–£20,000 |
| 49 | Kingston University | Jan/Sep | Kingston International | £15,000–£20,000 |
| 50 | Bournemouth University | Jan/Sep | Academic Excellence | £16,000–£20,000 |
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