Top 10 Universities Offering Scholarships for International Students in 2025

 

For international students dreaming of studying abroad, scholarships can make high-quality education accessible. Many of the world’s top universities recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need—and they offer generous scholarship programs for international applicants.

Here’s a list of the top 10 universities offering scholarships to international students in 2025, along with details about their programs.

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1. Harvard University – USA

Harvard offers need-based financial aid to all admitted students, including international applicants.

• Covers up to 100% of tuition and living costs

• No separate application for financial aid

• Focuses on academic excellence and leadership

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2. University of Oxford – UK

Oxford offers numerous scholarships for undergraduates and postgraduates.

• Reach Oxford Scholarships (for students from developing countries)

• Covers tuition fees, return airfare, and living expenses

• Very competitive and requires strong academic performance

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3. University of Toronto – Canada

Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is one of the most prestigious in Canada.

• Full tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence for four years

• Open to outstanding international secondary school students

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4. Stanford University – USA

Stanford provides need-based financial aid that can cover full costs.

• Also offers the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program for graduates

• Includes tuition, stipend, and leadership training

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5. University of Melbourne – Australia

Melbourne offers hundreds of graduate and undergraduate scholarships.

• Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

• Graduate Research Scholarships for master’s and PhD students

• Covers tuition, living allowance, relocation grant

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6. ETH Zurich – Switzerland

ETH Zurich supports international students with excellent academic backgrounds.

• ETH Excellence Scholarships

• Covers tuition, living expenses, and mentorship

• Highly selective, especially for engineering and science programs

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7. University of Tokyo – Japan

The University of Tokyo Fellowship and MEXT Scholarships provide full financial support.

• Tuition, monthly stipend, travel allowance

• Strong focus on innovation, technology, and research

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8. University of British Columbia (UBC) – Canada

UBC offers multiple entrance scholarships for international students.

• International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) Award

• Covers tuition and living expenses proportionate to financial need

• Based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership

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9. National University of Singapore (NUS) – Singapore

NUS provides several scholarships for undergraduates and graduates.

• NUS Global Merit Scholarship

• Covers tuition, living allowance, and accommodation

• Ideal for students in science, engineering, and business fields

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10. University of Amsterdam – Netherlands

Amsterdam offers various merit-based scholarships for non-EU students.

• Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES)

• Full tuition and €5,000 living allowance

• Open to master’s applicants with outstanding academic records

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