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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 for funding that covers 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.
More details about the Swansea University Scholarship, its requirements, and step-by-step guide will be unveiled in this post.
Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Partial Scholarship
- Deadline: April 15, 2026.
About Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) is a competitively awarded scholarship scheme open to overseas PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants.
The Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship is for applicants who are eligible for the international rate of tuition fees and can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement.
The Swansea University Scholarship is offset against your tuition fees, and the scholarship value will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship 2026 Requirements:
To be considered for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES), 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
Swansea University International Excellence 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 and £5,006 for 25/26, 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.
How To Apply for Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
To apply for the Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- 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).
You will be informed whether a SUIPRES scholarship will be awarded within your offer letter.
