Applications for the prestigious Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) are being accepted by Swansea University in the United Kingdom.
Brilliant international students are eligible for this competitive grant if they want to pursue professional doctorates and PhDs.
You can use the scholarship money to lower your tuition costs if you’re an international student.
Before applying for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence, you must apply and be accepted into one of the courses sponsored by scholarships.
Before the July 2025 scholarship deadline, submit your application. When applying, indicate that you are interested in the scholarship.
Scholarship Breakdown:
- The scholarship is open to international PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants
- Swansea University in the UK is the host institution
- Enrolment dates differ depending on the month you sent in your application.
- Open international students who are required to pay international tuition fees for studies in Swansea University
Benefits of the Scholarship:
- Should you be granted the scholarship, you will only be required to pay the reduced UK tuition rate, which is set at £4,786 for the 2024–2025 school year. This charge is subject to annual increases under UKRI laws, usually by 3%.
- Throughout your entire PhD or Professional Doctorate program at Swansea University, the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship pays the difference in tuition between domestic and international students.
- Your total expenses are decreased because the scholarship money is automatically applied to your tuition.
NOTE:You must ensure that you have enough money to pay for living expenses throughout your study and any tuition that is not covered by your scholarship.
Scholarship Qualification:
- You must have a solid academic foundation. This entails earning a first-class or 2:1 honors degree from a UK university or a degree that is comparable from a foreign institution. A UK Master’s degree with distinction or an international equivalent is also accepted.
- Completing the prerequisites is important. When applying to the selected program, you will have to show extraordinary qualities that go beyond your track record in the classroom.
- Returning or transferring PhD/Professional Doctorate students are not eligible. Current students are also ineligible.
- There is no scholarship available for courses at the Master’s level.
- You are not qualified for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship if you receive full funding from another institution.
- You must submit an application to Swansea University’s Professional Doctorate or PhD programs. Check the full list with this LINK.
- Only international students who must pay Swansea University’s international tuition costs are eligible for this grant.
How to Apply:
- Select your course: Choose from Swansea University’s PhD or Professional Doctorate programs. Visit their website to get a comprehensive list of programs that qualify.
- Declare your interest in the scholarship: Clearly indicate the program you would like the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship support you in.
- Emphasize your achievements: In your supporting statement, highlight your relevant extracurricular accomplishments as well as your academic background. This could be honors you’ve won, volunteer work you’ve done in the community, or previous teaching experience.
- Scholarship notification: A copy of your program offer letter and information regarding the status of your Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship application will be sent to you.
