Fully Funded Online Master’s Degrees for International Students (2025 Guide)
  04. October 2025     Admin  

Fully Funded Online Master’s Degrees for International Students (2025 Guide)


Pursuing an online master’s degree can be more accessible than ever — several universities and platforms now offer fully or mostly funded options for international students. Here are top programs, scholarship routes, and strategies to help you study online without the financial burden.
Note: “Fully funded” can mean different things — some cover just tuition, others include exam/assessment fees; usually **not** living stipends since you’re studying from home. Always check what the scholarship or funding covers.
  1. WorldQuant University – Master of Science in Financial Engineering — This accredited program is offered fully online and **tuition-free**. Funded by the WorldQuant Foundation, it admits students globally and aims to remove financial barriers to advanced quant finance education.
  2. University of the People – MBA, M.Ed & Health Science Master’s Degrees — UoPeople is a non-profit, tuition-free online university. International students pay minimal assessment/application fees, but many scholarship options can cover those fees as well.
  3. Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships (UK) — These scholarships allow students from eligible Commonwealth countries to undertake UK master’s degree online (distance learning), fully funded (tuition) through partnered universities. 
  4. University of London – Online Master’s Scholarships — The University of London & Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offer full tuition scholarships for certain online master’s programs in business, public health, law, etc., for students from developing nations. 
  5. University of Edinburgh – Global Online Learning Scholarships — Edinburgh offers online master’s programmes with scholarships that cover full tuition for outstanding applicants from low- and middle-income countries. Fields often include social sciences, development studies, public health, etc. 

How to Maximize Your Chances

  • Start early — Many scholarships have deadlines well before program start dates.
  • Show strong academic records, relevant experience, and sometimes leadership/community service.
  • Provide all required documents: transcripts, English proficiency, references, personal statement with clear goals.
  • Check eligibility criteria carefully (e.g. country of origin, being part of Commonwealth, etc.).
  • Reach out to admissions/financial aid offices directly if unsure about coverage (tuition vs fees vs materials).



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