Access to Higher Education or University for people affected by forced migration.
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Scholarships
A lot of universities offer scholarships or remove fees to help refugees and people seeking asylum access higher education.
The Student Action for Refugees – University scholarships website lists some schemes, but please contact the universities directly to get up to date information.
The Displaced Student Opportunities website lets you filter for information that suits your needs around scholarships.
Detail on eligibility and finance can be found on the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) UCAS: Student finance for refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoires website.
How to apply to university
Whether someone pays fees as a “Home” student or an “Overseas” student is decided by the governments in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Each country may have different rules, so it is important to check.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs has advice and guidance on The UKCISA – international student advice and guidance – Home or Overseas fees: the basics website.
Advice and Guidance on how to apply for university can be found on the Student Action for Refugees – How to apply website.
Pre-university courses
To help non-native learners prepare for university, some universities deliver courses. More information can be found on the following websites:
- Student Action for Refugees – Pre-university courses website.
- The Displaced Student Opportunities website lets you filter for information that suits your needs around pre-university courses.
Information for universities on helping refugees and people seeking asylum access Higher Education
There are challenges around financing and eligibility that need to be overcome for refugees and people seeking asylum to gain access to Higher Education. The Refugee Education UK have a range of useful resources on the Refugee Education UK | Advice sheets for practitioners website, focusing on transitions for young refugees and asylum seekers.
For further guidance and advice for university staff please visit the Student Action for Refugees – Guidance for universities website.