International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships (SUIPRES) 2026 at Swansea University

Swansea University has officially opened applications for the International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships (SUIPRES) for the 2026–2027 academic cycle. This highly competitive research funding opportunity remains available across multiple enrolment windows through July 2026, giving exceptional PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants several chances to secure support.

This article highlights what SUIPRES offers, who can apply, and the exact deadlines you must follow.

What This Opportunity Is About?

The SUIPRES Scholarship is designed for academically outstanding international candidates pursuing PhD or Professional Doctorate programs at Swansea University. For the 2025/6 cycle, it supports applicants who demonstrate not just strong academic records, but proven excellence through achievements, distinctions, and contributions beyond classroom performance.

This scholarship does not fund master’s-level studies. It is exclusively tailored to support doctoral research and reduce tuition barriers by aligning awarded candidates’ fees with the much-lower UK rate.

What the Scholarship Offers?

SUIPRES provides financial relief by covering the difference between international tuition fees and the home (UK) tuition fee rate for the entire duration of the doctoral program.

This means successful candidates will pay UK-rate tuition only, significantly reducing the cost of undertaking doctoral studies.

For reference, current UK-rate tuition fees are:

• £4,786 (2024/25)
• £5,006 (2025/26)
  (These rates typically increase annually by about 3% as per UKRI regulations.)

Please note:
Applicants must still demonstrate they have adequate funds to cover the remaining fees and living costs throughout their studies.

Eligibility Checks

To qualify for the SUIPRES Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:

You Must:

• Apply for an eligible PhD or Professional Doctorate at Swansea University.
• Hold (or expect to hold) a 1st class or 2:1 UK bachelor’s degree or an equivalent international qualification, and/or a Distinction in a UK master’s degree (or its international equivalent).
• Be classified as an international student liable for international tuition fees.
• Demonstrate academic and extracurricular excellence beyond minimum requirements (such as awards, outreach, teaching experience, research engagement, or other relevant achievements).

You Cannot Apply If:

• You are already enrolled in a PhD or Professional Doctorate at Swansea (including returning or transferring students).
• You are applying for a master’s program.
• You are fully sponsored by a third party.

How to Apply?

To be considered for SUIPRES:

1. Submit an application for an eligible doctoral program at Swansea University.
2. Include a personal statement clearly requesting consideration for the SUIPRES scholarship.
3. Use your supporting statement to highlight your academic excellence, achievements, awards, contributions, and research preparedness.

If selected, the scholarship decision will be communicated directly within your offer letter.

Apply: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/suipres-2025.php

Deadlines for 2026–2027 Cohort

Each enrolment term has a fixed deadline. Here are the key cut-offs:

• January 2026 Enrolment: Deadline: 15 October 2025
• April 2026 Enrolment: Deadline: 15 January 2026
• July 2026 Enrolment: Deadline: 15 April 2026
• October 2026 Enrolment: Deadline: 15 July 2026

The overall closing date for the final cycle in this scholarship year is 15 April 2026 for July enrolment, with an additional window extending to 15 July 2026 for October enrolment.