The Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) is a competitive research scholarship for international PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants. It aims to attract excellent researchers by partially funding their studies in eligible doctoral programmes. The scholarship reduces the difference between international and UK tuition fees, effectively allowing scholars to pay the lower home fee rate. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence through their application and supporting personal statement.
International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship
The SUIPRES at Swansea University is a competitive research scholarship for international PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants. It aims to...
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The SUIPRES at Swansea University is a competitive research scholarship for international PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants. It aims to attract excellent researchers by partially funding their studies in eligible doctoral programmes
🎓 Scholarship Snapshot
Here’s everything you need at a glance: the documents to prepare, what the award covers, and key dates so you don’t miss a beat. From transcripts and essays to tuition and living support, this gives you a clear picture of the International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship before you apply.
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Seirra Leone, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, South-Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wales, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Study Fields
All fields
GPA / Grade
GPA 3.7-4.0
Languages
IELTS 6.5
Tests
Study Levels
PhD
Total Scholarships
Transcripts
Yes
Degrees
Yes
Essay
Yes
Passport ID
Recommendation Letters
Result Date
Program Start
April
Tuition Fee
Covered
Living Allowance
No
Travel Allowance
No
Research Grant
No
Health Insurance
No
Visa Assistance
No
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does the scholarship cover?
It covers the difference between international and UK (home) tuition fees for the entire duration of your PhD/Professional Doctorate study, meaning you will pay the UK home fee rate instead of the higher international rate.
Who is eligible for SUIPRES?
To qualify you must:
Be applying for an eligible PhD or Professional Doctorate program at Swansea University.
Be classed as an international student liable for international fees.
Have a First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent), and/or a Distinction at Master’s level (or equivalent).
Demonstrate excellence beyond your grades (e.g., awards, research experience, outreach, teaching).
Not be currently enrolled in a PhD/Professional Doctorate, and not be fully sponsored by a third party.
The scholarship is not open for Master’s level courses.
When are the deadlines?
SUIPRES deadlines vary with enrolment period:
15 January 2026 for April 2026 intake
15 April 2026 for July 2026 intake
15 July 2026 for October 2026 intake
How do I apply?
Apply for your chosen PhD or Professional Doctorate programme at Swansea University.
Include a personal statement within your application indicating you wish to be considered for a SUIPRES scholarship and outlining your academic excellence and achievements.
The scholarship outcome is normally communicated in your offer letter.
Do I get living costs or stipend support?
No, SUIPRES only reduces tuition fees to the UK rate; it does not provide living stipends, travel, or accommodation costs. You must ensure you have adequate funds for living costs.
Can any subject area apply?
Yes, SUIPRES is open to PhD/Professional Doctorate applicants across a wide range of subject areas offered by Swansea University, provided the programme is eligible.