The Edinburgh Global Online Masters Scholarship, a transformative online study in UK initiative, invites international students from low-income and lower-middle-income countries to pursue part-time master’s programs at the University of Edinburgh, ranked #22 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025). Launched in 2018, this University of Edinburgh scholarships program awards 20 scholarships annually, fostering global academic innovators through transformative digital learning. Delivered via virtual platforms, it supports disciplines like Global Health, Data Science, International Development, Clinical Education, and Circular Economy at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 11.
The Edinburgh Global Online Masters Scholarship empowers scholars to engage in cutting-edge research from their home countries, connecting with world-class faculty through interactive webinars, virtual labs, and discussion forums. Scholars contribute to projects addressing global challenges, such as climate resilience, healthcare access, and sustainable development, with 30% of alumni leading policy initiatives or joining research institutions post-graduation. The program aligns with Edinburgh’s commitment to inclusive education, research excellence, and cross-cultural collaboration, offering a flexible European learning experience without relocation.
The scholarship promotes global academic synergy. Scholars join a vibrant community of 3,500+ online learners from 170+ countries, engaging with peers and mentors through virtual symposiums, Edinburgh Futures Institute events, and online networking platforms. This inclusive framework fosters diverse perspectives, with 45% of scholars from underrepresented regions. Digital events, like Edinburgh Science Festival, Climate Action Week, or Global Health Academy webinars, enrich the dynamic academic experience, with 40% forming global professional networks. Edinburgh’s partnerships with institutions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America enhance research collaborations.
Studying online, scholars access Edinburgh’s digital resources, including e-libraries, research databases, and virtual labs, immersing in the UK’s academic vibrancy. The University of Edinburgh, home to alumni like Charles Darwin, Alexander Graham Bell, and James Clerk Maxwell, boasts Nobel Laureates, Turing Award winners, and global leaders, reinforcing its research prestige. The virtual campus supports global academic immersion, with connectivity to London, Paris, and Amsterdam for optional in-person events. Edinburgh’s innovative learning environment (QS Best Student Cities 2025) complements academic pursuits.
Scholars engage in flexible, part-time study, shaping global solutions. Join a global cohort to champion research excellence, embrace UK academic culture, and redefine higher education with the Edinburgh Global Online Masters Scholarship!
Edinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarships:
Host Country:
•United Kingdom
Host University:
•The University of Edinburgh
Degree Level:
•Master’s Degree
Mode of Education:
•Online
Field of Study:
•Advanced Clinical Practice
•Anatomical Sciences
•Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics)
•Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics
•Applied Medical Image Analysis
•Applied Poultry Science
•Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
•Master of Business Administration
•Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology
•Child Protection Data Futures
•Circular Economy
•Climate Change Management
•Clinical Animal Behaviour
•Clinical Education
•Clinical Management of Pain
•Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
•Clinical Ophthalmology
•Clinical Trials
•Conservation Medicine
•Cultural Heritage Futures
•Critical Care
•Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics
•Data and Decision Analytics
•Data Driven Sustainability
•Data Science for Health and Social Care
•Data Science, Technology and Innovation
•Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics
•Data, Inequality and Society
•Digital Education
•Digital Media Design
•Education Futures
•Epidemiology
•Epistemology, Ethics and Mind
•Equine Science
•Family Medicine
•Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
•Food Safety
•Future Governance
•Future Infrastructure, Sustainability and Climate Change
•General Surgery
•Global Challenges
•Global Development Challenges
•Global Environment Challenges
•Global Food Security and Nutrition
•Global Health and Infectious Diseases
•Global Health Challenges
•Global Health Studies
•High Performance Computing
•High Performance Computing with Data Science
•History
•Imaging
•Information Technology Law
•Innovation, Technology and the Law
•Internal Medicine
•International Animal Health
•International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law
•International Commercial Law and Practice
•International Development
•Law
•Medical Law and Ethics
•Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches
•Narrative Futures: Art, Data, Society
•Neuroimaging for Research
•One Health
•Pediatric Emergency Medicine
•Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
•PET-MR Principles and Applications
•Philosophy, Science and Religion
•Planetary Health
•Primary Care Ophthalmology
•Public Health (part-time)
•RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice
•Restorative Dentistry
•Science Communication and Public Engagement
•Service Management and Design
•Simulation Based Clinical Education
•Social Justice and Community Action
•Stem Cells and Translational Neurology
•Surgical Sciences
•Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice
•Trauma and Orthopedics
•Urology
•Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
•Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
Benefits of the University of Edinburgh Scholarship:
•The full tuition fee will be covered by this scholarship.
•The student does not have to travel to the UK for the course and can continue to stay in the home country.
•The students will get an education from the best faculty in the world.
Eligibility Criteria of the Edinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarships:
1. The candidate must be commencing the online part-time learning Masters’s program offered by the University.
2. The candidates must be residents of the eligible countries.
3. The candidate must have secured a seat for an online Masters at the University of Edinburgh.
4. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and strong personal statement.
5. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.
Documents Required for the SIPGA Program:
1. Copy of valid passport (Photo and Information Page).
2. Updated CV (if required).
3. Official transcripts of Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English (if required).
4. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation of bachelor’s and master’s degree.
5. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
6. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
7. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
Scholarship Deadline:
• The registration deadline for 2025 is 23 June 2025.
• The registration for 2026 is also open with a tentative deadline in June 2026!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
