The UK and India have announced a further joint research boost to strengthen their existing partnership. The deal releases £16 million for vital joint research and innovation. This is designed to tackle challenges ranging from earthquakes and environmental sustainability to food security and AI. The Government of India is matching the £16 million UKRI investment. […]
Read moreWelcome news has been shared by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) regarding an important funding milestone. The Horizon Europe Guarantee fund has provided £1Bn in research funds to UK Universities. This fund enables UK based researchers and innovation projects to continue, while the UK government steps up its efforts to secure lasting partnership with […]
Read moreIf you’re considering future research in science, then the latest news from Innovate UK will be inspiring. The UK government research funding body has announced a new £30 million fund in cancer therapies to enable new research into treatments. The funds will be awarded through a series of funding competitions delivered through the Biomedical Catalyst […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2022/23. Thalia is studying a part-time Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Exeter while working in a care setting. Thalia shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will mean to her. She started […]
Read moreAn update on the UK Government £millions to fund PhD research programmes while in the UK and EU continue their discussions on Horizon. The UK Government recently earmarked £464m in immediate research investment to safeguard projects across the UK. This measure is targeted ‘to support staff retention and local talent strategies. As a result ‘UK […]
Read moreThe Governments of the UK and India now agree on shared qualifications. Earlier this summer the two nations signed ‘a landmark agreement’ to recognise each other’s academic qualifications. A joint partnership The deal was agreed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Boris Johnston. It enables a shared arrangement as part of a wider trade agreement […]
Read moreUK Research and Innovation, the government body responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions, recently shared some welcome news. There will be an increase in the minimum student stipend of 10% from the previous levels for 2022-2023. This will mean a real terms increase of more than £2,000, increasing the minimum […]
Read moreResearch England, the body responsible for funding research and engaging with English universities has secured a package of £8Bn to fund university research. This will offer a welcome boost for research funding projects, and helps to secure the sector in challenging times. The sums agreed include: An increase of 6.1% in 2022/23 over the previous […]
Read moreThe UK Government has opened up a new pathway for international students to stay and work in the UK for up to three years. The High Potential student visas now available will accept overseas students from top universities to come for work – with or without a job offer. The scheme is aimed at students […]
Read moreThe Government recently announced an interest rate cap on postgraduate loans. This will apply to students taking out a masters or PhD loan for tuition starting September 2022. Student loan interest rates for current borrowers will be capped to protect them from a rise in inflation. The government has stepped in to ensure that in […]
Read moreOur current Masters Compare Scholarship holder Marjana has shared an update with us explaining what it has been like to study using hybrid learning during a masters degree. ‘Thinking back to when I accepted the offer to study my Masters in Management at Imperial College Business School, I was still only halfway through my third […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2021/22 is Marjana, an MSc Management student at Imperial College Business School. Marjana shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will meant to her. She started at the University in September 2021. Can you tell us […]
Read moreVisa changes mean it will now be possible for international students to travel for study in the UK mid-way through their masters course. This is a temporary relaxation of the rules around study visa travel arrangements. The UK Government has confirmed for students planning to start a degree course in the UK in the autumn […]
Read moreAn important deadline is approaching for people studying or working at UK universities who are EU, EEA or Swiss citizens. 30th June is the deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) which will allow you to remain with the legal right to live and work in the UK beyond 30 June 2021. This […]
Read moreThe UK Government has opened the new Graduate route for working Visas. This is designed for International students wanting to stay in the UK to work after completing their course. From 1st July 2021, the Graduate Route ‘provides an opportunity for talented international graduates who have been awarded their degree from a UK university to […]
Read moreOur Masters Compare Scholarship winner for 2020 Emma shares her thoughts in a new blog post. Emma tells us about what it has been like for her studying a masters degree in lockdown. ‘Being a master’s student, this academic year has been different to any other both academically and socially. A major aspect of being […]
Read moreWhen the UK finally left the European Union under the Brexit deal, one of the big announcements was that the Government would be introducing its own replacement for the Erasmus+ Scheme. The new Turing Scheme for student exchanges is opening soon. Over 30 years Erasmus had established partnerships with over 5,000 higher institutions participating across […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2020/21 is Emma, an MSc Comparative Social Policy student of Green Templeton College at The University of Oxford. Emma shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will meant to her. Emma started at the University in […]
Read moreInternational and EU student Visa’s commencing this October From 5th October the UK Government is introducing a simplified student visa route under new rules to study in the UK. The ‘new streamlined process’ will allow all students to be treated the same, as ‘they make important contributions economically, academically, and financially’ to the UK economy. […]
Read moreThe UK Government has announced a welcome funding boost for International PhD students. They are now included in the support for all UKRI-funded postgraduate studentships commencing in the new term 2021/22. The announcement means that all UKRI-funded PhD students will be eligible for the full award. PhD candidates will enjoy ‘both the stipend to support […]
Read moreThis blog about Studying for a MSc degree was written by Jennifer Ruthe, a MSc Global Health student at The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at the University of Manchester. I always wanted a masters, but it wasn’t until I hit my thirties that I found an area I wanted to study. I’d been fundraising […]
Read morePhD Student Q&A: Are you considering a PhD but want to know more about the process and what it will actually involve? Speaking to someone who’s been there is a great place to start. We caught up with Danielle Hayter, a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth, to find out about PhD life and […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2019/20 is Selim, a MA International Relations student at the University of Nottingham. We spoke to Selim about his journey into postgraduate study and about what winning the scholarship has meant to him. Selim started at the University of Nottingham in September 2019. Can […]
Read morePost-Graduate Accommodation: Building Homes for All When it comes to discussing student accommodation, the spotlight can focus on undergraduates taking their first steps towards independence and leaving home for the first time. But as the numbers of students taking up postgraduate courses increases – Universities UK research has shown that full-time post graduate entrants have […]
Read moreIt’s that time of year again; the Postgraduate Studentships PhD Funding Fair is open for applications for 2019. If you’re thinking about undertaking a PhD and not sure where to start looking, or where to find funding, then our event might help you get started on your research journey. Our annual event takes place on […]
Read moreThere is a lot to think about when considering the costs of an Online Masters, with fees being high on the list of things to think about. There are some financial benefits of an Online Masters degree, and you may even find that you are saving money. This article talks about the costs of an […]
Read moreThe Flexibility of an Online Masters is often the biggest advantage for people looking to complete an masters degree while managing work commitments. There is a lot of flexibility with an Online Masters which makes juggling a Masters with work commitments much easier. However, a flexible Online Masters does mean you need to be flexible […]
Read moreMastersCompare Scholarship Winner’s Story. Our Masters Compare £5,000 Scholarship is a great way to help with your postgraduate studies. Last year, our successful winner of the scholarship was Kristia, a MSc Business Analytics student at Imperial College Business School in London. We recently caught up with Kristia to find out how her course is going, […]
Read moreMaking a funding application can seem daunting. What does your potential funder need to know about you and your project? What will make your application stand out from the crowd? Most importantly, how can you ensure that your application will secure funding for your research project? Here is a selection of advice from Students on […]
Read moreApplications are now open for PhD loans in England and Wales! Students have the opportunity to borrow up to £25,700 to help cover costs of course fees and living expenses while studying a UK PhD. What is the Postgraduate Doctoral Loan? A loan worth up to £25,700. To help support the cost of living and course […]
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