Swansea University is now accepting applications from exceptional international students for its prestigious International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) for the January 2026 enrolment. This opportunity is tailored for high-achieving candidates aspiring to undertake a PhD or Professional Doctorate at one of the UK’s leading research institutions.
A Competitive Edge for Global Researchers
The SUIPRES Scholarship is a highly competitive award scheme open exclusively to international students who are subject to overseas tuition fees. It aims to attract the brightest minds to pursue advanced research across a variety of eligible subject areas at Swansea University. Scholars will benefit from substantial financial relief, gaining access to world-class research facilities while being charged fees equivalent to UK students.
What Does the SUIPRES Scholarship Offer?
Swansea University will cover the full difference between the international and home tuition fees for the entire duration of the research program. For the 2025/26 academic year, international SUIPRES awardees will pay a reduced fee of £5,006 instead of the much higher international rate. This fee is expected to increase modestly in line with UKRI guidelines (typically 3% annually).
Please note: The scholarship only offsets the tuition fee gap. Applicants must demonstrate they can finance the remaining costs, including the reduced tuition fees and living expenses, for the entire length of the program.
Who is Eligible?
If you’re aiming to apply, here’s what you need:
- A First-Class or Upper Second-Class undergraduate degree (UK equivalent) or a Distinction in a Master’s degree (UK or international equivalent).
- You must be classified as an international student liable for overseas tuition fees.
- You must apply to an eligible PhD or Professional Doctorate programme at Swansea University.
- Applicants already enrolled or returning/transferring PhD students are not eligible.
- This scheme is not open to Master’s applicants or those fully sponsored by third parties.
How to Apply for SUIPRES?
- Apply for an eligible doctoral programme at Swansea University.
- In your online application, indicate your interest in the SUIPRES scholarship https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/suipres-2025.php.
- In your supporting statement, highlight your academic achievements, research interests, prizes, teaching experience, outreach activities, and any other contributions that demonstrate research excellence.
- If successful, your offer letter will include the scholarship award details.
Application Deadline for January 2026 Enrolment
The last date to apply for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) for January 2026 intake is 15 October 2025.