Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship, UK - 2025

The Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship is currently open for interested and qualified prospective students willing to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK. The Swansea University Scholarship offers international students the opportunity of a fully-funded scholarship covering the full tuition fees of overseas PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants. Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. Her diverse and welcoming community thrives on exploration and discovery, with a balance of excellent teaching and research, alongside a superb quality of life. 

Eligibility: 

• Be applying for an eligible PhD or Professional Doctorate programme at Swansea University. Click here for the full list of eligible courses
• Have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 1st class or 2:1 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification, and/or a Distinction in a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent)
• Be classed as an international student, and eligible to pay the international rate of Swansea University tuition fees

Please note that these are minimum entry requirements; excellence must be demonstrated beyond academic qualifications as part of your application for your chosen course.

• The scheme is not available to current PhD/Professional Doctorate students (including returning or transfer students)
• The scheme is not open for master’s level courses
• Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party are not entitled to receive a SUIPRES scholarship

Benefits: 

The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme. Successful candidates will be charged fees aligned to the UK rate per year. This is currently £4,786 for 2024/25, increasing annually in line with UKRI (United Kingdom Research and Innovation) regulations, usually at a rate of 3% per year.  
Eligible Fields: All Fields
Eligible Countries:
Type: Postgraduate
Deadline: July 15, 2025
Host Country: UK