Master’s student funding
Whether you're a UK, EU or international student, there are sources of funding available.
Studying a master’s at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to enhance your employability and tackle the world’s greatest challenges.
We want to make sure funding your master’s isn’t a barrier, so we’ve pulled together a list of the funding options available to you.
Master's funding database
Find details of student award schemes offered by the UK government, the University and other organisations.
International funding
The University is offering awards totalling more than £6 million to students from specified countries paying fees on full-time, on-campus courses, starting in September 2026
Find out more
Postgraduate loans
Find out if you're eligible to receive up to the maximum loan of £13,122 for UK students starting in September 2026
Read more
Our (DASS) can advise you on external sources of funding and help with making an application, contact us by: Tel: +44 (0)161 275 751
Relay UK (if you cannot hear and/or speak on the phone): 18001 followed by (0)161 275 7512
Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk
Disabled Students' Allowances
If you’re from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, or are funded by a research council, you may be eligible to apply for for help with costs while studying. Extra support could include:
- specialist equipment;
- non-medical helpers (support worker) funding allowance;
- help towards the additional costs of travelling to your institution;
- a general allowance.