Students holding an offer for our MSc Data and Decision Analytics (Online) programme can apply for a range of scholarships.

Programme and School scholarships

We are keen to attract the very best student talent from all over the world and bring diverse perspectives into the classroom learning experience. Keeping this in mind, we offer a number of School-funded scholarships.

The Business School Data Analytics (Online) Scholarship

The Business School Data Analytics (Online) Scholarship programme is based on merit and is available to applicants holding an offer for the MSc Data and Decision Analytics (Online) commencing in September 2026.

Deadline 01 July 2026
Value Awards of £5,000
Eligibility All offer holders

The Business School Data Analytics (Online) Scholarship


Other scholarships and funding

You may be eligible for other scholarships and funding opportunities from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.

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UK government postgraduate loans

If you live in the United Kingdom, you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan through a UK government loan scheme.

The type and amount of financial support available will depend on:

  • Your programme
  • The duration of your studies
  • Your tuition fee status

Please note: Programmes studied on a part-time, intermittent basis are not eligible.

UK government and other external funding


Tuition fee discounts

We offer a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh.

A 10% discount is also available to students who previously matriculated on an undergraduate ‘Visiting Programme’ and completed at least one semester of study at the University of Edinburgh.

The Scholarship and Student Funding site provides a list of programmes not covered by this discount scheme.

Programmes not covered by the Alumni Scholarships