For aspirational researchers who want to pursue a PhD or professional doctorate in the UK, the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships (SUIPRES) 2025–2026 present an exceptional opportunity. This esteemed award, which is intended to draw in top-achieving overseas students, offers a substantial tuition price discount and the opportunity to attend one of the top research-intensive universities in the UK.
The highly competitive SUIPRES award honors outstanding accomplishments beyond minimum requirements, such as research publications, professional recognition, or noteworthy contributions to the applicant’s field of choice, in addition to academic distinction. Applicants must be international students who are enrolled in or seeking admission to one of Swansea University’s authorized PhD or professional doctorate programs. Candidates should have a solid academic background and show that they have the capacity to do research through previous projects, publications, or academic work.
Swansea University’s cutting-edge facilities, knowledgeable faculty, and active international research community will all be advantageous to scholarship recipients. The program gives students the tools and guidance they need to succeed in their doctorate journeys while promoting creativity, interdisciplinary cooperation, and active engagement in international research networks.
Swansea University was founded in 1920 and is renowned throughout the world for its superior teaching and research in a variety of fields, such as computer science, engineering, health sciences, biological sciences, business, and social sciences. Swansea offers a vibrant platform for academics to expand knowledge, create lasting relationships, and help address some of the most important issues facing the globe because of its strong dedication to creating a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Host Country: UK
University: Swansea University
Opportunity Type: Postgraduate, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Apply to Swansea University’s qualified PhD or professional doctorate program.
- Possess a First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) UK undergraduate degree or a comparable foreign credential, or anticipate obtaining one; a UK master’s degree distinction is also acceptable.
- Paying the international tuition fee rate and being categorized as an international student
- Demonstrate your intellectual prowess and accomplishments outside the call of duty, such as research grants, publications, outreach initiatives, or teaching experience.
Benefits:
- Tuition Coverage: Pays the difference between international and home tuition fees for the full duration of the program
- Fee Reduction: Lowers tuition fees to the UK home student rate (£4,786 for 2024/25 and £5,006 for 2025/26)
- Duration: Award valid for the entire length of the PhD or Professional Doctorate program
Funding & Financial Responsibility:
- The SUIPRES scholarship is applied directly to tuition fees, reducing them to the home rate
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have sufficient funds to cover:
- The remaining tuition fees
- All living expenses throughout the study period
Deadline: 15 April 2026
