Scholarship Countries
Explore scholarship opportunities and funding guidance by destination.
Australia
Australia offers scholarships and university funding for international students at undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels. Major opportunities include Australia Awards, university merit scholarships and Research Training Program funding, but eligibility, award value and application procedures differ between programmes.
Austria
Austria offers scholarships, research grants and relatively affordable public university tuition for international students. Funding is available through OeAD programmes, universities, Erasmus+ and specialised research schemes. Opportunities vary significantly by nationality and study level, so students should distinguish between full-degree scholarships and short-term research or exchange grants.
Belgium
Belgium offers scholarships and university funding for international students, particularly for master’s, specialised training, doctoral research and academic mobility. Opportunities are available through organisations such as ARES, Wallonie-Bruxelles International and individual universities, but applicants should check nationality restrictions, tuition fees, language requirements and living costs carefully.
Canada
Canada offers scholarships, fellowships and university funding for international students at undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and research levels. Opportunities come from the Government of Canada, provincial programmes, universities and other institutions, but eligibility, funding and application procedures vary considerably between programmes.
China
China offers extensive scholarship opportunities for international students at bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and research levels. The Chinese Government Scholarship, administered through the China Scholarship Council, can cover tuition, accommodation, living expenses and medical insurance, while universities and provincial governments also offer their own awards. Application routes, deadlines, language requirements and benefits vary by programme and nationality, so students should always verify the specific annual call.
European Union
The European Union offers a wide range of scholarships and mobility opportunities for international students, including Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, Erasmus+ exchanges and funding offered by individual European governments and universities. Costs, admission requirements and immigration rules vary by country, so students should always check the requirements of the specific programme and destination.
Germany
Germany is one of Europe’s most popular study destinations, with a large number of public universities, research institutions and scholarship programmes for international students. Funding opportunities are available for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and research-level study, although the type of support and eligibility requirements vary by programme.
Indonesia
Indonesia offers scholarships for international students through the Indonesian Government, universities and institutional programmes. The KNB Scholarship is one of the country’s main government-funded opportunities for students from developing countries, while universities also provide their own tuition and living-support schemes for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral study.
International
International scholarships are opportunities open to students from multiple countries, and in some cases to applicants worldwide. They can include university scholarships, government-funded programmes, fellowships, research opportunities, competitions and exchange programmes. Eligibility still varies by nationality, study level, academic background and programme requirements.
Ireland
Ireland offers scholarships and university funding for international students at undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and research levels. One of the main national programmes is the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, while universities also provide merit awards, tuition reductions and research funding. Students should compare tuition, living costs, visa requirements and the exact scholarship package before applying.
Japan
Japan offers scholarships for international students through the Japanese Government, universities, JASSO and private organisations. The best-known option is the MEXT Scholarship, which can support undergraduate, postgraduate, technical and specialised study, while many universities also provide tuition reductions and their own financial aid.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg offers scholarships and university funding for international students, particularly at master’s, doctoral and exchange levels. The University of Luxembourg is the country’s main public university and provides several funding routes, but students should pay close attention to living costs, scholarship coverage and residence requirements before applying.
Malaysia
Malaysia offers scholarships and university funding for international students at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. Major postgraduate options include the Malaysia International Scholarship and the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Scholarship, while individual universities also provide their own merit awards and tuition support.
Poland
Poland offers scholarships and comparatively affordable higher education for international students at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Important funding routes include NAWA programmes such as the Banach Scholarship and Poland My First Choice, while universities also offer their own scholarships and tuition reductions. Eligibility, tuition fees and visa requirements depend on nationality, study level and institution.
Russia
Russia offers tuition-free study opportunities for international students through the Russian Government quota, academic competitions such as Open Doors, and university-based funding. Opportunities are available from bachelor’s through doctoral level, but applicants should check the language of instruction, living expenses, visa requirements and exactly what each funding route covers.
Singapore
Singapore offers scholarships and financial support for international students through universities, research institutions and government-linked programmes. Opportunities range from undergraduate merit scholarships to fully funded PhD research awards, but applicants should pay close attention to tuition subsidies, scholarship conditions, living costs and any service obligations attached to their funding.
South Korea
South Korea offers substantial scholarship opportunities for international students through the Global Korea Scholarship, university tuition awards, exchange programmes and other institutional funding. Opportunities are available from associate and bachelor’s study through master’s and doctoral degrees, but applicants should carefully check the application track, eligible universities, language requirements and current scholarship guidelines.
Spain
Spain offers scholarships, university funding and European mobility opportunities for international students at bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and research levels. Public university tuition can be relatively affordable compared with many other Western European destinations, but fees vary by region, programme and student status. Funding opportunities include Erasmus+, university scholarships, AECID programmes and specialised schemes such as Fundación Carolina.
Switzerland
Switzerland offers scholarships and university funding for international students, particularly at master’s, doctoral, research and artistic levels. Opportunities are available through the Swiss Government, universities and research institutions, but applicants should check carefully because funding, eligibility and tuition costs vary significantly between programmes.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates offers scholarships and university funding for international students across undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and research programmes. Opportunities are provided mainly by individual universities, with particularly strong funding in artificial intelligence, engineering, science and research. Scholarship coverage varies widely, so applicants should confirm tuition, stipend, accommodation, visa support and continued-funding conditions before accepting an offer.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is one of the most popular study destinations for international students, with scholarship opportunities offered by universities, government-backed programmes and other organisations. Funding can range from partial tuition support to fully funded awards covering tuition, living costs and, in some cases, travel expenses.
United States
The United States offers scholarships, grants and university financial aid to international students at undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and research levels. Funding is highly decentralised, so students normally need to research individual universities rather than rely on one national scholarship system. Opportunities range from partial merit awards to full financial aid packages and programmes such as the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.