UK Universities That Accept GI Bill Funding for US Veteran Students
You may be surprised to learn that many UK universities accept Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill funding for US Veterans and their families. However, not all universities or programmes are eligible for these benefits. Each degree program at a foreign university must be approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before GI Bill benefits can be used for that program.
To make your UK study search process easier, we have compiled a list of UK universities and degree programs that accept VA GI Bill funding. The following list highlights UK institutions that welcome US veterans and details their eligible programs, contacts, and application processes.
Because VA approval applies to the specific program rather than the university as a whole, students should confirm that their exact degree program is currently approved before enrolling. The VA recommends using its GI Bill Comparison Tool to check current program approval.
Once you have selected your UK universities and are ready to apply, check out our guide to using the GI Bill to study in the UK that will help walk you through each step of utilizing your GI Bill benefits at UK universities.
Please note, any universities that are not listed, we welcome you to email [email protected] so we can update this list accordingly.
How Do I Know if a UK University Degree Is GI Bill Approved?
GI Bill approval applies to the specific degree program, not just the university. Before applying, check your exact course in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool or confirm approval directly with the university.
Middlesex University London
Website: www.mdx.ac.uk
Contact: Gabriela Mendez, [email protected]
Eligible Undergraduate Programs:
- BSc Business Economics
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Sport and Exercise Science Rehabilitation
- BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc Veterinary Nursing
- BA Business Management
Eligible Postgraduate Programs:
- MSc Financial Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Aberystwyth University
Website: www.aber.ac.uk
Contact: Tiffany Argumedo, [email protected]
Aberystwyth offers a flexible approach to program approval. If your desired course isn’t listed as approved, contact their international funding team to request VA approval. They recommend initiating this process before the academic year begins.
If your course isn’t already approved, Aberystwyth can submit it for approval once you have your Certificate of Eligibility. The university currently recommends allowing around 60 days for the process.
University of Gloucestershire
Website: www.glos.ac.uk
Contact: Manesh Madhu, [email protected]
Eligible Undergraduate Programs:
- Accounting and Business Management (with placement options)
- Accounting and Finance
- Architecture
- Business and Management (with specializations in HR, Digital Business, and Entrepreneurship)
- Business and Marketing Management
- Communications and Media
- Computer Science
- Creative Advertising
- Cyber and Computer Security
- Fine Art
- Nursing (Adult)
- Photography (Editorial and Advertising)
- Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sport Business Management
- Sport Coaching and Physical Education
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Performance
- Strength Conditioning and Rehabilitation
Eligible Postgraduate Programs:
- Communications PR and the Media (MA)
- Forensic Psychology (MSc)
- Psychology (MSc)
The University of Gloucestershire accepts GI Bill tuition benefits, but approval is handled at the individual degree-program level. Students should check their exact course before applying.
University of Chester
Website: www.chester.ac.uk
Contact: Isabella Henney, [email protected]
Eligible Undergraduate Programs:
- BSc Animal Behaviour
- BSc Biology
- BA Business Management
- BA Business Management and Marketing
- BSc Criminology
- BSc Mathematics
- BA Photography and Graphic Design
- BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science
Eligible Postgraduate Programs:
- MSc Psychology
Note: Chester can submit approval requests for additional programs if students apply a few months before intake.
Leeds Arts University
Website: www.leeds-art.ac.uk
Contact: Jenny Oxley, [email protected]
Eligible Undergraduate Programs:
- BA (Hons) Animation
- BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
- BA (Hons) Illustration
Note: No postgraduate programs are currently approved for GI Bill funding.
University of Glasgow
Website: www.gla.ac.uk
Contact: Maral Dadourian, [email protected]
Glasgow offers an extensive range of approved programs across many disciplines:
Eligible Undergraduate Programs:
- Aerospace Systems (BE-Meng)
- Anatomy (BSc)
- Biochemistry (BSc)
- Chemistry (BSc)
- Common Law (LLB)
- Computing Science (BSc)
- Environmental Science And Sustainability (BSc)
- Finance (BFin)
- Human Biology (BSc)
- Human Biology and Physiology (BSc)
- Marine And Freshwater Biology (BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics (BEng)
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Microbiology (BSc)
- Molecular and Cellular Biology (BSc)
- Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Physiology Sports Science Nutrition (BSc)
- Psychology (BSc)
- Scots Law (LLB)
- Sport and Exercise Science (BSc)
- Veterinary Medicine And Surgery (BVMS)
- Zoology (BSc)
Eligible Postgraduate Programs:
Glasgow offers over 70 approved postgraduate programs across disciplines including:
- Ancient History, Archaeology, and Art History
- Business and Economics
- Computing and Data Sciences
- Education and Social Sciences
- Engineering and Environmental Sciences
- International Relations and Security Studies
- Literature and Languages
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Philosophy and Psychology
Students can check Glasgow’s current VA-approved course list before applying. If a course isn’t already listed, the university can request approval from the VA.
University of Oxford
Website: www.ox.ac.uk
Contact: US Loans Team
Oxford can process GI Bill funding for most eligible, degree-bearing courses where students are fully enrolled at the university. If a course has not already been approved by the VA, Oxford can request approval after the student has received an offer.
Eligible Programs:
- Most matriculated undergraduate degree programs
- Most graduate degree programs
- Research degrees
Note: Certificate, diploma, fully online, and distance-learning courses are not eligible.
University of Cambridge
Website: www.cam.ac.uk
Contact: Student Loan Office, Student Services Centre
Cambridge has a large list of VA-approved courses and can request approval for additional courses if needed.
Selected Undergraduate Programs:
- Economics – BA
- English – BA
- Law – BA
Selected Postgraduate Programs:
- Accounting – MAcc
- Advanced Computer Science – MPhil
- Archaeology – MPhil
- Business Administration – MBA
- Criminology – MPhil
- Engineering – MPhil
- Environmental Policy – MPhil
- Finance – Master
- International Relations and Politics – MPhil
- Law – LLM
- Philosophy – MPhil
- Public Policy – MPhil
- Social Anthropology – MPhil
Cambridge also has a wide range of approved PhD and MSt programs. Certificate and diploma courses are not eligible for VA benefits at foreign universities.
University of Edinburgh
Website: www.ed.ac.uk
Contact: University Financial Aid Office
Edinburgh is approved to process VA benefits, but the individual program also needs approval. The university keeps a current approved-program list and can request approval for a new program once a student has received an offer.
Eligible Programs:
Edinburgh has approved undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of subjects. Students should check the university’s current Approved Programs list for their exact degree before applying.
Note: Online programs and programs that include study away or placements are not eligible for VA benefits.
UCL
Website: www.ucl.ac.uk
Contact: [email protected]
US veterans and their dependants can use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for approved degree-level study at UCL. If a degree is not already approved, UCL can apply for approval on the student’s behalf.
Eligible Programs:
UCL has approved programs across its undergraduate and postgraduate degree offerings. Students should check the current VA-approved program list for their exact course.
Note: Distance-learning and mixed-mode programs are not eligible for VA benefits.
King’s College London
Website: www.kcl.ac.uk
Contact: [email protected]
King’s accepts GI Bill benefits for VA-approved courses and can request approval for additional programs after a student has applied.
Eligible Programs:
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Residential taught Master’s degrees
- MPhil programs
- PhD programs
King’s maintains a current VA-approved course list for students to check before applying.
Note: Courses with a study-abroad element are not eligible. Taught distance-learning Master’s programs are also not eligible for VA benefits.
University of Manchester
Website: www.manchester.ac.uk
Contact: [email protected]
Manchester has a current list of VA-approved programs, updated in April 2026.
Selected Undergraduate Programs:
- Accounting and Finance – BA Econ (Hons)
- Adult Nursing – BNurs (Hons)
- Drama and Film Studies – BA
- Economics and Philosophy – BA
- Environmental Science – BSc
- International Management – BSc (Hons)
- Law – LLB
- Pharmacology – BSc
- Philosophy and Politics – BA
- Speech and Language Therapy – BSc
- Zoology – MSci
Selected Postgraduate Programs:
- Art Gallery and Museum Studies – MA
- Business Administration – MBA
- Chemical Engineering – MSc
- Digital Marketing – MSc
- International Development – MSc
- International Relations – MA
- Organisational Psychology – MSc
- Public Health – Master
- Screenwriting – MA
- Social Anthropology – MA
Manchester can also request approval for additional programs after a student has received an offer.
University of St Andrews
Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact: [email protected]
St Andrews is approved to process GI Bill benefits for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students. The individual program also has to be VA approved, and the university can request approval after a student has received an offer.
Eligible Programs:
- Undergraduate degree programs approved by the VA
- Postgraduate taught programs approved by the VA
- Postgraduate research programs approved by the VA
Note: The BA International Honours program offered jointly with the College of William & Mary is not eligible for VA funding.
For the most up-to-date information about using your GI Bill benefits internationally, always consult with both your VA education advisor and the university’s international student services department.
Need Help Applying to a UK University?
Once you’ve confirmed that your degree program is GI Bill approved, the next step is putting together your UK university application. The UK Study Expert can help you understand the process, choose your universities, and know what to expect along the way. Start with our guide to using the GI Bill to study in the UK or learn more about applying to UK universities.
