Brexit significantly changed the landscape for EU students studying in the UK. EU students are no longer eligible for home fee status and UK student loans (except for certain exceptions such as those with settled or pre-settled status). However, several alternative funding schemes and scholarships have emerged:
1. Turing Scheme (UK)
- Replaced Erasmus+ for UK institutions post-Brexit.
- For UK-based students only: EU students studying at UK universities may benefit if their UK institution participates.
- Offers funding for international study/work placements.
- EU institutions do not receive Turing Scheme funds, but EU students in the UK can apply through UK universities.
📌 Note: EU students cannot apply independently. They must be enrolled at a participating UK institution.
🔗 More info: www.turing-scheme.org.uk
2. Erasmus+ (EU)
- Still available for EU-based students to study abroad (including the UK via specific agreements).
- Some UK institutions have bilateral agreements with Erasmus+ universities, allowing limited mobility.
- EU students can still access Erasmus+ funding for study/work placements in other EU or partner countries.
3. University-Specific Scholarships (UK & EU)
Many UK universities offer international scholarships for EU students, including:
- Chevening Scholarships (UK Government – postgraduate only)
- Open to students from EU countries
- Fully funded master’s degree in the UK
- www.chevening.org
- Commonwealth Scholarships (mostly for non-EU, but select EU countries may qualify for specific streams)
- Vice-Chancellor’s & Global Excellence Scholarships (various UK universities)
- E.g., University of Edinburgh, University of Bristol, King’s College London
- EU-specific discounts: Some universities offer EU student discounts on international fees post-Brexit.
4. Alternative EU and National Scholarships
- DAAD (Germany): Scholarships for EU students studying in Germany or abroad.
- Campus France: Scholarships for EU students at French institutions or as exchange students.
- Swedish Institute Scholarships, NL Scholarship (Netherlands), and similar national schemes.
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (France) and Study in Italy grants.
5. Private Foundations & NGOs
- Fulbright Schuman Program: For EU citizens to study in the US (focus on EU-US relations).
- Rotary International, Open Society Foundations, and other global organizations offer study-abroad funding.
🔎 Tips for EU Students Post-Brexit
- Check UK universities’ funding pages—many created new scholarships for EU students post-Brexit.
- Look for bilateral mobility agreements between EU and UK institutions.
- Explore Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters if interested in multi-country EU-based programs.
- Consider student finance from your home country—some EU countries support study abroad.
