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July 23, 2026

UK postgraduate student finance applications are open

Applications for postgraduate student finance in the UK are now open for the academic year 2026/2027.

Students can apply for postgraduate masters and doctoral loans with Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW).

SFE students applying for the 2026/27 academic year can apply for: 

  • Up to £13,206 for a postgraduate masters course 
  • Up to £31,122 for a postgraduate doctoral course 
  • Disabled Student’s Allowance 


SFW students applying for the 2026/27 academic year can apply for: 

  • Up to £19,635 for a postgraduate masters course 
  • Up to £29,705 for a postgraduate doctoral course 
  • Disabled Student’s Allowance 


New postgraduate students should apply online at: 


Continuing postgraduate students don’t need to re-apply for their funding as this will automatically roll over from the previous year of your postgraduate course – make sure you sign into your online account to make sure your information is up to date. 

Find out more on the UK government website.

Find out more on the SFW website.

Looking for funding for postgraduate studies? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions.

Content added on 23rd July 2026.

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