Apply for the UCL Access Opportunity Scholarships in the UK to study an undergraduate program with full tuition coverage and a £12,000 annual living allowance. Designed for international students unable to access student loans.
Offered by University College London (UCL)Last checked 13 Oct 2026
The scholarship will consist of tuition fees and a living allowance of £12,000 per year for the normal duration of your program at UCL
Annual renewal of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress
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Great news for aspiring undergraduates! Applications are now open for the UCL Access Opportunity Scholarships, offering full financial support for eligible international students. This article outlines the scholarship benefits, eligibility, and application process.
The UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded program covering full tuition fees and a living allowance of £12,000 per year. It is designed to support students who, due to their immigration status, cannot access student loans for higher education.
University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s top multidisciplinary universities, with over 39,000 students from more than 150 countries. Founded in 1826 in central London, UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion and to welcome women on equal terms with men.
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Institution: University College London (UCL)
Host Country: UK
Fields of Study: All eligible undergraduate programs
Program Duration: Four years
Application Deadline: May 19
Courses Offered
History
Languages
Anthropology
Applied Medical Sciences
Archaeology
Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies
Arts
Law
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Bioprocessing of New Medicines
Chemistry
Computer Science
Literature
Earth Sciences
Economics
Geography
Business
Education
Biochemical Engineering
Engineering (Electronic and Electrical)
Engineering (Mechanical with Business Finance)
English
Geology
Human Sciences
Politics
Management Science
Mathematics
Physics
Medical Sciences
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Statistics
Sport
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Scholarship Coverage
UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
The scholarship will consist of tuition fees and a living allowance of £12,000 per year for the normal duration of your program at UCL.
Annual renewal of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria for UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship
To qualify for UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
Required Language: English
Eligible Countries: All world countries
Holding an offer of a place on a UCL undergraduate program and;
Asylum seekers, children of asylum seekers or unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are seeking asylum in the UK OR forced migrants who are based in the UK and have been granted a temporary form of leave as the result of an asylum application or human rights application (e.g. limited leave to remain, discretionary leave to remain, humanitarian protection) .
Unable to access student finance (tuition fee or maintenance loan) because of immigration status.
Note: We will consider your financial situation, residency and academic merit and you will need to demonstrate these in your application.
How to Apply for UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship:
The application form and guidance notes can be downloaded below:
Application Form
Reference Form
Completed applications and supporting documentations should be emailed to [email protected].
Note: Successful candidates will be informed by August 2025.
Website
To apply and know more about UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship, please visit official website:
Official Website
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Applications close 19 May 2027. Check the current call before you start — terms change between cycles.
Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.
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