Cardiff University
The Fulbright Cardiff University Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As the only Russell Group university in Wales, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Cardiff University is ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK (Times & Sunday Times University Guide, 2024) and has seen 90% of its research confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent by the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). The university's breadth of expertise in research-led teaching encompasses the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The University has a vibrant student community with more than 200 clubs and societies to choose from, as well as a Students’ Union voted 2nd best in the UK. A multi-million pound investment has transformed the Students’ Union into the Centre for Student Life, a hub for student services at the very heart of campus, and the biggest upgrade of Cardiff University’s campus in a generation.
As a city, Cardiff has a low cost of living and is friendly, safe, and diverse. Breath-taking beaches, national parks and mountains are all easily accessible and you’ll find a vibrant arts and music community as well as great shopping, world-class sporting events and an exciting food scene.
Grant amount
Full tuition waiver
£19,027 living stipend
$1500 travel stipend
The living stipend is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs towards the first year in the UK.
In the UK, master's degrees are typically one-year programmes (full-time) and PhDs are three-year programmes (full-time).
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Covers one year of a master’s degree in creative writing.
University of Reading
Offers funding for a Master's or PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences.
All Disciplines
Any master's or doctoral degree, or independent research.
Ulster University
Covers postgraduate degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
University of Birmingham
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Bristol
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme
Cardiff University
Covers the first year of any master's or research degree programme.
Durham University
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of East Anglia
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Exeter
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Glasgow
The Fulbright University of Glasgow Award covers the first year of any non-clinical master's degree programme offered by the university.
Imperial College London
Covers any one-year engineering, science or non-clinical medical studies master’s degree.
University of Kent
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
King’s College London
Covers any non-clinical PhD programme.
Lancaster University
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of Leicester
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
John Wood LAMDA
Covers the one-year classical acting master’s degree.
London School of Economics
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of Manchester
Covers the first year of any master's degree, except the MBA programme.
Newcastle University
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
Northumbria University
Full cost of tuition and stipend for a one-year Master's in arts and design programmes.
University of Nottingham
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Queen Mary University of London
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Roehampton
Covers any one-year taught master's or research degree in dance offered by the institution.
Royal Holloway, University of London
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Sheffield
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Royal Veterinary College
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Southampton
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of St Andrews
Covers a postgraduate degree programme, at Masters or research level, for up to four years in any discipline.
University of Stirling
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree in any discipline related to Health, Well-Being, and Sport offered by the university.
University of Sussex
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
University of Strathclyde
Covers degrees within the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Covers the first year of postgraduate programmes in music or dance.
University College London
Covers a master's or the first year of a longer PhD programme.
IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society
Covers any one-year full-time master's degree programme.
UCL School of Management
Covers a choice of four Master's programmes.
University of Warwick
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Queen’s University Belfast – Global Security and Borders
Master’s in Global Security and Borders.
University of Edinburgh
Covers the first year of a taught master's degree offered by the university.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Covers one year of a master’s degree in creative writing.
University of Reading
Offers funding for a Master's or PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences.
All Disciplines
Any master's or doctoral degree, or independent research.
Ulster University
Covers postgraduate degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
University of Birmingham
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Bristol
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme
Cardiff University
Covers the first year of any master's or research degree programme.
Durham University
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of East Anglia
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Exeter
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Glasgow
The Fulbright University of Glasgow Award covers the first year of any non-clinical master's degree programme offered by the university.
Imperial College London
Covers any one-year engineering, science or non-clinical medical studies master’s degree.
University of Kent
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
King’s College London
Covers any non-clinical PhD programme.
Lancaster University
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of Leicester
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
John Wood LAMDA
Covers the one-year classical acting master’s degree.
London School of Economics
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of Manchester
Covers the first year of any master's degree, except the MBA programme.
Newcastle University
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
Northumbria University
Full cost of tuition and stipend for a one-year Master's in arts and design programmes.
University of Nottingham
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Queen Mary University of London
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Roehampton
Covers any one-year taught master's or research degree in dance offered by the institution.
Royal Holloway, University of London
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Sheffield
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Royal Veterinary College
Covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme.
University of Southampton
Covers the first year of any master's degree programme.
University of St Andrews
Covers a postgraduate degree programme, at Masters or research level, for up to four years in any discipline.
University of Stirling
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree in any discipline related to Health, Well-Being, and Sport offered by the university.
University of Sussex
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
University of Strathclyde
Covers degrees within the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Covers the first year of postgraduate programmes in music or dance.
University College London
Covers a master's or the first year of a longer PhD programme.
IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society
Covers any one-year full-time master's degree programme.
UCL School of Management
Covers a choice of four Master's programmes.
University of Warwick
Covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Queen’s University Belfast – Global Security and Borders
Master’s in Global Security and Borders.
University of Edinburgh
Covers the first year of a taught master's degree offered by the university.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Covers one year of a master’s degree in creative writing.
University of Reading
Offers funding for a Master's or PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences.
All Disciplines
Any master's or doctoral degree, or independent research.
Ulster University
Covers postgraduate degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
University of Birmingham
The Fulbright University of Birmingham Scholarship Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the University.
The University of Birmingham: the global university at the heart of an ambitious city. Persuasive, persistent and bold, Birmingham encourages and empowers people to turn ingenuity into reality and make important things happen.
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University of Bristol
The Fulbright University of Bristol Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
The University of Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK. It was ranked 62nd in the world in the QS World University rankings 2022 and in the top 100 for 32 different subjects. In the UK, it is in the QS top 10 and is one of the most targeted British universities for employers.
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Cardiff University
The Fulbright Cardiff University Award covers the first year of any master's or research degree programme offered by the university.
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As the only Russell Group university in Wales, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
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Durham University
The Fulbright Durham University Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
Durham University is distinctive - a residential collegiate university with long traditions and modern values.
After the Dark Ages in Europe, the 7th century saw a flowering of thought and culture in the North East of England. Bede - poet, scientist, historian and the greatest European scholar of the 7th century - is buried in Durham, as is St Cuthbert, who established 'English' Christianity from its Celtic and Roman roots.
Durham University is the inheritor of a continuous line of learning and scholarship dating from Bede and Cuthbert to the present day.
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University of East Anglia
The Fulbright University of East Anglia Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world top 200 and UK top 30 institution with a reputation for cutting edge, global research and a long history of student satisfaction. The campus is within 320 acres of rolling parkland, three miles from the centre of Norwich, a medieval British city which is also England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.
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University of Exeter
The Fulbright University of Exeter Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Exeter combines world class research with excellent student satisfaction at its campuses in Exeter and Cornwall. It is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities.
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University of Glasgow
The Fulbright University of Glasgow Award covers the first year of any non-clinical master's degree programme offered by the university.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow, is a research-intensive, broad-based university located in Scotland’s largest city. It has 25,000 students, over 7,000 of whom are international. The University ranks in the Top 100 in the QS (73), Times Higher (86), and US News and World Reports (95) world rankings.
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Imperial College London
The Fulbright Imperial College London Award covers any one-year engineering, science or non-clinical medical studies master’s degree offered by the institution.
Imperial College London is one of the world’s 10 top universities (QS World Rankings 2022), in one of its most iconic cities – London, UK.
With 20,000 students from over 140 countries, and a specialist community focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business, our degrees open doors and our discoveries change lives.
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University of Kent
The Fulbright University of Kent Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Kent is outward looking and forward-thinking, with academic staff who are leaders in their field, outstanding facilities and award-winning student support. Our interdisciplinary programmes are designed to help you sharpen your focus and take a step up in your career. In these challenging times, Kent’s an ideal place for postgraduate study.
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King’s College London
The Fulbright King's College London Award covers any non-clinical PhD programme offered by the university.
- One of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2020)
- The fourth oldest university in England
- Research-led and based in the heart of London.
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Lancaster University
The Fulbright Lancaster University Award in STEM covers the first year of any master's degree programme offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Located on a beautiful campus in the North West of England, Lancaster University is an internationally highly-ranked leader in the provision of inspiring teaching and research, placing great emphasis on a strong student experience and employability by giving students access to academics who are experts in their field.
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University of Leicester
The Fulbright University of Leicester Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Leicester was founded a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that sacrifices made in war should be commemorated through education and research that would change the world for the better. As a true student city, Leicester is lively, culturally diverse and easy to enjoy on a budget. The city is packed with a vibrant range of attractions to explore and events to enjoy, including the UK’s longest-running comedy festival.
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John Wood LAMDA
The Fulbright John Wood LAMDA Award covers the one-year MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre offered by the institution.
A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. Founded in 1861 as the London Academy of Music, it was the first such institution to offer acting tuition – defining LAMDA’s ongoing role as a pioneer in its field.
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London School of Economics
The Fulbright London School of Economics and Political Science Award covers the first year of any master's degree programme offered by the university.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is the world’s leading dedicated social science institution. Founded in 1895, the School enjoys a global reputation for academic and research excellence.
LSE offers over 140 taught master’s programmes in a wide range of social science subjects; from international development and economics, human rights and gender, to finance, law and media and communications.
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University of Manchester
The Fulbright University of Manchester Award covers the first year of any master's degree offered by the University, except the MBA programme.
Manchester was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and continues to play host to innovation and enterprise. Established in 1824, the origins of The University of Manchester are entwined with the history of the city and the region.
As the largest single-site university in the UK, with the biggest student community, The University of Manchester welcomes more international students than any other institution.
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Newcastle University
The Fulbright Newcastle University Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
Newcastle University is a World Top 150 University and is home to a thriving
international community of 27,750 students from over 120 countries. As a founding
member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the UK they have a
world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine; science and
engineering; social sciences and the humanities.
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Northumbria University
The Fulbright Northumbria University Award covers the full cost of tuition and stipend for a one-year Master's in arts and design programmes.
Northumbria University, ranked in the top 40 in The Guardian 2024 Best UK Universities, is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally.
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University of Nottingham
The Fulbright University of Nottingham Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university providing an exceptional, research-led education and an outstanding student experience for its 48,000 students. Built on the ethos that education can unlock potential and transform lives, they are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
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Queen Mary University of London
The Fulbright Queen Mary University of London Award covers the first year of any Master's or Doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions. Split across five campuses in central and east London, it has a long heritage dating back to 1785 when the first medical school in the UK was formed at the Royal London Hospital.
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University of Roehampton
The Fulbright University of Roehampton Award covers any one-year taught master's or research degree in dance offered by the institution.
A frontrunner in international dance research, the University of Roehampton’s Dance Department is the most highly rated dance department in the UK, as evidenced in REF2014, with 94% of our research judged world-leading or internationally significant. We have long been leaders in the field of dance research, through our seminars, conferences, performances, publications and engagement with organisations beyond the University
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Royal Holloway, University of London
The Fulbright Royal Holloway, University of London award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the institution.
Royal Holloway, University of London, is ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK and the top 350 universities in the world. Through world-class research that expands minds and changes lives, the dedication of our teachers and the feel of the Royal Holloway experience, theirs is a community that inspires individuals to succeed academically, socially and personally.
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University of Sheffield
The Fulbright University of Sheffield Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Home to more than 30,000 students from over 150 countries means your experience at Sheffield will be truly international. One of the best things about the University of Sheffield is the unique combination of academic excellence and an amazing student experience, the heart of which is the Students' Union which has been voted the best in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017-2024).
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Royal Veterinary College
The Fulbright Royal Veterinary College Award covers the first year of any master's or doctoral degree programme offered by the university.
The Royal Veterinary College has a successful record of training North American students and can count several hundred American and Canadian graduates as alumni. Founded in 1791, the RVC was the first veterinary school in the UK, and the driving force behind the establishment of the nation’s veterinary profession.
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University of Southampton
The Fulbright University of Southampton Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Southampton is by any measure one of the world’s leading universities. Founded in 1862 as the Hartley Institution, the University of Southampton was granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 in one of her first official acts as monarch. They are consistently ranked in the Top 100 universities worldwide, currently 80th in the world, (QS World Rankings 2025), a global centre for excellence in research and education and a founding member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group.
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University of St Andrews
The Fulbright University of St Andrews Award covers a postgraduate degree programme, at Masters or research level (including PhD, MPhil, MLitt, et al.), for up to four years in any discipline.
Founded in the 15th century, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Teaching began in the community of St Andrews on the east coast of Scotland in 1410 and the University was formally constituted by the issuance of a Papal Bull in 1413.
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University of Stirling
The Fulbright University of Stirling Award in Health, Well-being and Sport covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree in any discipline related to Health, Well-Being, and Sport offered by the university.
The University of Stirling was founded in 1967 on the site of the historic Airthrey Estate. The campus comprises of 310 acres, a loch and the 18th-century Airthrey Castle.
Stirling is committed to promoting a thriving research culture and environment in order to enhance the quality of the student experience. The university prides itself on offering a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to learning. It gives people who traditionally would not have access to education the chance to study towards a degree.
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University of Sussex
The Fulbright University of Sussex Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university, which broadens its students’ perspectives. Home to 18,000 students, welcomes you to a diverse, welcoming community with a distinctive and rich history. Sussex is ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World Rankings 2017-2024) and is in the top 70 globally for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024).
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University of Strathclyde
The Fulbright University of Strathclyde Awards covers degrees within the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. One Fulbright-University of Strathclyde award with be offered in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences for a 1- year taught masters or a PhD. One Fulbright- University of Strathclyde award will be offered in the Faculty of Engineering for a PhD.
The University of Strathclyde was established more than 200 years ago, and has a student population of 23,000 from over 100 countries. The University was the first university to be awarded the UK University of the Year award by Times Higher Education (THE) twice – in 2012 and 2019.
As a socially progressive, internationally leading technological university, The University of Strathclyde is home to world-class researchers who work side-by-side with our doctoral researchers addressing local, societal and global challenges. Almost 90% of our research is world-leading or internationally-excellent according to REF 2021.
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
The Fulbright Trinity Laban Award covers the first year of any taught master’s programme in Music, Dance or Musical Theatre and the Artist Diploma in Music.
Trinity Laban is a place where global arts collaborators and creators discover, share and cultivate inspiration. It’s a place where boundaries are moved, connections are forged and futures are made. It’s a one-of-a-kind, world-leading conservatoire that truly redefines ‘excellence’.
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University College London
The Fulbright University College London Award covers a master's or the first year of a longer PhD programme.
UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with approximately 13,000 staff and 42,000 students from more than 150 different countries.
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IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society
The Fulbright Award covers any one-year full-time master's degree programme offered by the institution.
Founded in 1902, IOE currently has more than 8,000 students and 800 staff. In December 2014 it became a faculty of University College London.
Its research addresses society's most important challenges and its teaching inspires students by providing them with first-hand experience of leading-edge research and knowledge creation.
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UCL School of Management
The Fulbright UCL School of Management Award covers four innovative Master’s programmes; MSc Business Analytics, MSc Entrepreneurship, MSc Finance and MSc Management.
UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with approximately 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class, religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.
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University of Warwick
The Fulbright University of Warwick Award covers the first year of a taught master's or research degree offered by the university.
Located in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a leading UK university, quickly establishing an international reputation for excellence.
Warwick constantly invests into student services and campus facilities. You'll benefit from excellent support from accommodation help to careers advice, free counselling and health services. You can study in The Oculus, our teaching and learning building, and enjoy a new state-of-the-art SportsHub.
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Queen’s University Belfast – Global Security and Borders
The Fulbright-Queen’s University Belfast Award in Global Security and Borders (MA) will be offered to US graduate students to pursue a Master’s in Global Security and Borders.
Queen's University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group – a group of leading UK research-intensive universities – and offers world-class education and research. The ninth oldest university in the UK and considered one of the most beautiful, Queen's provides outstanding sporting and research facilities. With 24,000 students, it is a thriving and friendly campus.
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University of Edinburgh
The Fulbright University of Edinburgh Award covers the first year of a taught master's degree offered by the university.
The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the United Kingdom and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Today, the University is home to 43,380 students spread across five campuses around the city. These campuses also house some of the world’s most important collections, including art, musical instruments, natural history, geology, anatomy, rare books and manuscripts.
The University is ranked 22nd in the world (QS world university rankings 2024) and 83% of their research was deemed world leading or internationally excellent in the most recent assessment.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
The Fulbright Manchester Metropolitan University Postgraduate Award covers one year of a master’s degree in creative writing at the University.
The Manchester Writing School is based at Manchester Metropolitan University, a University at the heart of a global city, with an international reputation for its creative courses.
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University of Reading
The Fulbright University of Reading Award covers a master’s degree in the faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
The Fulbright University of Reading Award in Food Security offers funding for the following Master’s in Food and Nutritional Sciences:
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All Disciplines
The Fulbright All Disciplines Award covers academic work in any subject at any recognised UK university.
The All Disciplines Award is the most competitive Fulbright scholarship. If your project seems suited to our subject-specific or university-specific Awards, we recommend you apply in one of those categories. If you are applying to pursue a programme at a partner university which is eligible for one of our university-specific awards, you must apply to the partner-specific award.
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Ulster University
The Fulbright-Ulster University Awards covers postgraduate degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences focused in Humanities and Social Sciences or Creative Industries.
Ulster University is recognised internationally for its academic quality and student experience as well as for its socio-economic contribution. We are Northern Ireland’s largest university with over 30,000 students across our three campuses located in Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry. Our new and enhanced Belfast campus is one of the largest higher education capital builds in Europe.