University of Warwick: Entry, Fees and Scholarships

TL;DR: The University of Warwick is a Russell Group university on the edge of Coventry, ranked 68th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Overseas undergraduate fees for 2027/28 are £29,260 or £37,310 a year depending on the subject band, business master's run from £41,500, and Warwick Business School offers 10% to 50% scholarships.

Warwick is in the UK top ten of the main 2027 league tables, and entry is competitive. Entry depends heavily on your grades and the course you choose, so check your eligibility with Prosper before you build a shortlist around it.

Is the University of Warwick a good university for international students?

Warwick was founded in 1965 and is the youngest of the original Russell Group members, with over 28,000 students from 147 countries (Russell Group). Its own reputation page lists these 2027 positions:

One point that confuses applicants: the campus is not in the town of Warwick. It is on the outskirts of Coventry. If you are weighing up the city, our Coventry University guide covers the other university in the same area.

University of Warwick fees for international students

Undergraduate overseas fees are set in bands:

Fees for continuing students may rise each year in line with inflation.

Warwick Business School publishes these international fees for a September 2027 start:

• MSc Management: £41,500
• MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: £41,500
• MSc Finance: £48,000
• Full-time MBA: £62,500 for 12 months

Compare them with other universities in our UK tuition fees guide before you commit.

Warwick application deadlines and intakes

Warwick's taught courses start in the autumn. The MSc Computer Science and MSc Management, for example, start on 27 September 2027. Warwick does not list a January start for taught master's courses.

• Undergraduate (via UCAS): the equal consideration date for most courses is 13 January 2027, 6:00 PM UK time (UCAS).
• Taught master's: the on-time deadline is 2 August 2027 for autumn 2027 starts, and the application fee is £75 (Warwick postgraduate applications). Late applications are accepted but not guaranteed, so apply well before then.
• Deposits: Warwick Business School asks for £3,000 for an MSc and £6,000 for the MBA, within four weeks of your offer.

Our UCAS guide explains the undergraduate application, and our CAS guide covers the step after your deposit.

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Warwick English language requirements

Undergraduate English bands for September 2027 entry:

PTE also needs 59 in each skill, and IELTS must come from a single sitting. Postgraduate bands are set higher: Band A is IELTS 6.5 with no part below 6.0 (MSc Computer Science), and Band B is 7.0 (MSc Management).

Warwick scholarships for international students

• Warwick Business School MSc: scholarships of 10% to 50% of tuition, from a pool of over £1.5 million, assessed on a rolling basis. A Diamond Scholarship of 60% has a deadline of 21 March 2027.
• Warwick Business School MBA: 10% to 50% (£6,250 to £31,250), with one 60% award worth £37,500, also by 21 March 2027.
• Warwick Global Excellence Scholarship: Warwick says it is reviewing the scheme for 2027 entry, with no amount or deadline published yet.

Apply early for rolling awards, because the pool shrinks as the year goes on. Our scholarships guide lists other awards to pair with these.

The foundation route

If your school results are not a direct match, Warwick runs its own International Foundation Programme. The 2026/27 fee was £27,150 (£29,950 with extra English), with a £2,000 deposit. The 2026/27 deadlines have passed, so plan for the next cycle.

Applying from Sri Lanka

Warwick's Sri Lanka country page is clear:

• Undergraduate: Sri Lankan A/L is accepted for direct entry and compared grade for grade with UK A levels. The page does not ask for a foundation year.
• Master's: Warwick typically expects a four-year Bachelor Special Degree from a well-ranked, recognised institution. A UK 2:1 is roughly a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0, a 2:2 about 3.0 and a First about 3.7.
• Visa steps: biometrics at VFS Global Colombo and the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo once you hold a CAS.

The four-year degree point matters. If you hold a three-year general degree, check this first; Prosper can tell you whether yours fits before you pay the application fee.

FAQ

Is the University of Warwick in Warwick or Coventry? The University of Warwick campus is on the outskirts of Coventry, not in the town of Warwick.

Is Warwick a Russell Group university? Yes. The University of Warwick is a member of the Russell Group and the youngest of its original members, founded in 1965.

How much are Warwick fees for international students? Undergraduate overseas fees for 2027/28 are £29,260 (Band 1) or £37,310 (Band 2) a year. Warwick Business School master's fees start at £41,500.

Does Warwick accept Sri Lankan A/L results? Yes. Warwick accepts Sri Lankan Advanced Level for undergraduate entry and compares it directly with UK A level grade requirements.

Does Warwick accept the Duolingo English Test? Yes, for undergraduate entry. Warwick lists Duolingo scores of 110, 120 and 130 for its English bands A, B and C.

PS: Warwick rewards early, well-matched applications, and its business school scholarships run on a rolling basis. If you want to know whether your A/L results or degree fit the course you have in mind, check your eligibility with Prosper and we will give you a straight answer.

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References

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10. Scholarship summaries, University of Warwick, https://warwick.ac.uk/study/scholarships-and-bursaries/scholarships/summaries (accessed 13/11/2026)
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