The International Students Scholarship Scheme is funded by the University directly and aims to provide financial assistance to students from overseas who are applying to study at the University of Bedfordshire.

Award of University of Bedfordshire Scholarships

• University of Bedfordshire Scholarship awards will be made in the form of a tuition fee discount.
• A student may not receive more than one scholarship
• Full-time Undergraduate students joining year one of their course will receive a scholarship of £1,000 per year on full payment of the published fee before or at registration.
• Full-time Undergraduate students accepted for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of their course will receive a scholarship of £500 per year on full payment of the published fee before or at registration.
• Full-time Postgraduate students will receive a scholarship of £1500 per year on full payment of the published fee before or at registration.
• Please note that these scholarships do not apply to students coming from official collaborative partners of the University of Bedfordshire, as special financial arrangements will already be in place.

We hope that you will recognise that this is a practical necessity on our part and will support us in our efforts to direct valuable funds and resources towards educational provision.

Scholarships for Tanzanian students
The University offers scholarships for Tanzanian students of high academic standing commencing their studies at the University of Bedfordshire.

To be eligible for the International Scholarships, applicants must be a Tanzanian national or permanently domiciled in Tanzania,  must have applied for a course of study and hold an unconditional offer for a course at the University of Bedfordshire. The International Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.

If you wish to be considered for this scholarship you will need to apply. Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at the University of Bedfordshire.

Please note that you can only be awarded ONE University of Bedfordshire scholarship.

To find out more about the International Scholarships, please see the 'International Scholarships' section:

Entry requirements for Tanzanian students ACADEMIC Undergraduate Programmes Bachelors Degree (3 years)

• Students must have a minimum of  2 good "A" Levels or
• COHSC or EAACE or ACSE : 2 grade D or higher plus
• COSC or EACE or CSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above or
• A minimum of 28 points in IB
• Students with an HD or an HND may be offered entry with advanced standing

Postgraduate Programmes Masters Degree (1 year)

• Students normally need a minimum of lower second class honours degree. Exceptionally a third class honours degree will be accepted, notably when there is relevant work experience

Subject Area - MBA

• Length of previous degree should be 3 or more years in any subject area
• 2 or more years of full-time managerial work experience required

Subject Area - Advanced Computing

• Students with a background in computing can be considered for MSc in Computing & Internet Applications
• Students with high order programming skills can be considered for MSc Computer Science

Subject Area - Conversion Computing

• Students with a non-computing background need to demonstrate some computing knowledge, e.g. diploma programme
• Most appropriate programmes are the MSc in Applied Computing & IT

Research Degrees

• All research applications should be referred to the University for a decision

How to Apply

• Download a copy of the University's application form which you can fax or mail back to us.
• All applications can be made directly to the University or via our local representatives.
• We treat each application on its own merits. We apply some standard admissions criteria but, more than this, we are looking for students who will contribute to and benefit from a programme of study with us. Take care to present your application carefully and to convince us why we should offer you a place at the University!

Download Application Packet via this link: http://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/international/apply

Visa information for Tanzanian students

All Tanzanian nationals who wish to study in the UK will need to apply for a student visa before they are eligible to enter the UK and begin their programme of study.

Unconditional letter Once you have accepted your offer of a study place AND met the conditions of your offer, we will send you an unconditional letter which confirms your study place at the University of Bedfordshire. You will need this document to apply for your study visa to come to Bedfordshire.

Immigration requirements The British High Commission Dar Es Salaam, website has a full list of the immigration requirements to be met by Tanzanian nationals who wish to study in the UK.

View the full list of immigration requirements on the British High Commission website

Advice on Immigration The International Team members will also offer advice on immigration including:

• Details of relevant immigration regulations and the documentation required to obtain a visa
• Guidance on what will happen upon entering the UK
• What to do if you have problems with immigration

Extending your visa The University's International Student Support office can offer information and advice, to you and any dependants, on extending your visa once you are in the UK.