Depending on your country or region of residence, you may be eligible to apply for government loans or private bank loans. DisclaimerWe provide links to third-party funders' websites for information purposes only. Third-party funders are not affiliated with or endorsed by the University, and have their own terms and conditions of contract.You should always review any funder terms and conditions carefully and seek independent advice before signing any contract, or entering into any contractual arrangement.Government-backed loansYou may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government of your country or region of residence. UK residents If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK's governments. Each funding body has its own eligibility criteria and application deadlines.You must apply to your programme at the University of Edinburgh before you apply for a government loan.Eligibility criteria and application process for UK government loans for postgraduate studyAs a non-UK national, you may be eligible for funding from SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) if you meet their general residence conditions for funding.Residence conditions for EU, Irish, EEA, Swiss, Gibraltar and Turkish nationals (SAAS)Residence conditions for non-EEA nationals (SAAS) US residents If you live in the US, you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan from the US government.You must apply to your programme at the University of Edinburgh before you apply for a government loan.Eligibility criteria and application process for US government loans for postgraduate study Residents of other countries and regions You may be eligible for a government-backed loan from your country or region of residence.Our Scholarships and Student Funding service provides information about loans available to prospective postgraduate students offered by Canadian and Icelandic governments.Scholarships and Student Funding Private bank loansSome private lenders offer postgraduate bank loans, which may be suitable if you do not qualify for a government loan, for example if you have already got a postgraduate qualification. However, like any private loan they come with strict repayment terms and interest rates.Information on bank loans for masters degrees from FindAMasters.comIf you are not eligible for a government-backed or private loanOur Scholarships and Student Funding service provides information about other funding opportunities that you may be eligible for.Explore more scholarships and student funding opportunities This article was published on 2024-11-12
