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.
Requirements:
To be considered for the Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship, you must:
- 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.
The scholarship is offset against your tuition fees, and the scholarship value will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Method of Application
- Click the button below to visit the Swansea University scholarship webpage.
- Apply for an eligible PhD or Professional Doctorate programme. Click here for the full list of eligible courses
- Within your application, please indicate that you would like to be considered for a SUIPRES scholarship.
- To demonstrate excellence, please outline in your supporting statement your academic track record, as well as other activities that may be relevant (prizes awarded, outreach activities, teaching experience, etc).Â
You will be informed whether a SUIPRES scholarship will be awarded within your offer letter.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025.