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Funding for undergraduate courses
Find out what options are available to help pay for fees and living costs while you study for your undergraduate degree.
Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Funding for Master's study can be limited, so most students piece together different funding sources to cover their costs. Find out about the available options below.
Funding for postgraduate research courses
There are loans and financial awards available to help pay for fees and living costs while your studying for your research degree.
Funding for teacher training courses
You can apply for loans, scholarships and bursaries to help pay for your fees and living costs while you're studying to become a teacher. Find the information you need in relation to teacher funding.
Student loans
Student Finance England
The information here relates to the policy and processes of Student Finance England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Students with funding from Student Awards Agency Scotland should contact SAAS directly
Canadian Student Loans
Students from Canada may be able to receive governmental and regional funding and loans to support their study at UCL.
US Student Financial Aid
UCL participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans). This is the main US financial aid scheme available to US students in the UK.
Scholarships and Funding
Find a scholarship
Browse our extensive range of scholarships and bursary awards.
External funding
Our webpages primarily show funding options specific to UCL or administered by UCL. However, there are other sources of external funding, which can provide support for all or part of your studies.
The Chadwick Trust
Find out if you are eligible for one of the annual scholarships or fellowships worth up to £6,000.
Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme
Become a Future Leader with the Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme. Gain leadership training and the opportunity to undertake research and leadership projects.
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Essential information for all funding applicants
For prospective applicants and current UCL students who are applying for funding provided by UCL or in partnership with UCL.
Find out moreEmergency Funds
Short-term loans
Limited cash loans of up to £250 are available to students experiencing delays in receiving their usual funding.
Financial Assistance Fund
The Financial Assistance Fund is a hardship fund for UCL students who are in unexpected financial need.
Sarah Douglas Hardship Fund
This fund helps UCL students in financial difficulty with no other form of support available (including further support from UCL student hardship funds).
Doctoral School Fellowship
A Doctoral School Fellowship supports research students who, due to unforeseen circumstances, have their sponsorship interrupted or completely withdrawn.
Students Union' Funding
Student Participation Fund
UCL students in financial hardship who face major financial barriers to access Students' Union clubs and societies or extra-curricular activities can apply to this fund.
Gender Expression Fund
The Gender Expression Fund provides financial assistance for students to purchase items that will make them more comfortable with their gender presentation.
Tackle the cost of study
Cost of Study
Find the latest information, support and guidance available to students affected by the rising cost of study at UCL.
Get in touch
Contact details for Student Funding, and what sorts of queries we can answer for you.
Contact Funding Team