International scholarships
International scholarships
We have a proud tradition of welcoming top international talent and training them to join leading studios and companies in the world of animation, games and visual effects.
This page provides a breakdown of scholarships available to our international undergraduate students.
Available International Scholarships
Check the list below for more details and terms and conditions for each scholarship.
International Undergraduate Scholarship
For September 2026 entry we are delighted to offer international scholarships of £4,000 to talented students on our undergraduate courses. This is an opportunity to significantly reduce your tuition fees and launch your future in the creative industries.
How to be considered
- Apply to Escape Studios
Apply online to the undergraduate degree(s) of your choice by Wednesday 14th January 2026. International students can apply directly via the How to Apply section on our course pages or you can apply via UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). - Submit your portfolio
If you meet our entry requirements, you will be invited to submit a portfolio. All portfolios will be considered for a scholarship. There is no need to apply separately. - Results
Scholarships are merit based and awarded to students based on their portfolio and application. The winning portfolios are selected by our tutors.
International scholarships of £4,000 each will be awarded to applicants and contacted by the Admissions Team from by the spring.
We have a dedicated international team. Please get in contact if you have any questions: international@escapestudios.ac.uk
Scholarships are subject to our terms and conditions.
European Undergraduate Scholarship
Escape Studios is proud to offer the European Scholarship to support talented students from across the EU/EEA who want to study with us in the UK.
What is it?
The European Scholarship is an £8,460 annual fee waiver available to eligible students enrolling on any undergraduate degree at Escape Studios in September 2026.
This scholarship is designed to make studying in the UK more accessible for EU/EEA students.
Who is it for?
This scholarship is automatically awarded to students who:
- Would normally pay our annual international fee of £17,995
- Are residents of an EU/EEA country (see full list below)
- Are EU/EEA country nationals (see full list below)
- Apply and enrol on an undergraduate degree at Escape Studios for the September 2026 intake.
No separate application is needed – the scholarship is applied automatically when you enrol.
How much will I pay?
With the European Scholarship, your international tuition fee is reduced from £17,995 to £9,535 per year. This is valid for all three or four years of your degree.
You may also be eligible for additional discounts, such as our full payment discount, which could reduce your first-year fee even further.
Please note the 5% full payment discount is only available on the reduced fee, after the scholarship has been deducted.
Eligible Countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland*, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
*Students from Ireland already qualify for home fees.
A few things to note
- The scholarship is a fee waiver, not a cash award
- Students can only receive one scholarship
- The scholarship can be combined with other discounts
- Scholarship recipients may be invited to take part in promotional activities
Full terms and conditions available here.