With an aim to provide world-class education to deserving students in the UK, the University of Leicester is providing PhD Scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023.

The study program is open for both the UK and international applicants who want to pursue a PhD degree program in the United Kingdom.

Established in 1957, the University of Leicester is recognized globally for international excellence, world-changing research, and top-notch and inspirational teaching. The university possesses a world-class infrastructure and highly experienced faculty members, and it offers a lively and worthy atmosphere for studies in which students are ready for their future.

Why study at the University of Leicester? The university provides a vibrant and studies-worthy environment where students are prepared for their future. The campuses of this university operate laboratories, libraries, art studios, computing centers, and other facilities to make every student’s university-life enjoyable. Students will obtain a high-quality educational experience here, enjoy student programs, and take advantage of many professions.

Application Deadline:  Applications must be received by 11 March 2022

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The University of Leicester
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: £15,609
• Number of Awards: 100
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: the UK and International Students
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility   

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree in any subject offered by the university
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• Applicants must be the UK and international students
• Students must have to enroll in the PhD degree programme.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply for the programme, applicants must take admission in the PhD degree programme at the University of Leicester. After that, you can apply for the scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: Students must have to submit the following:
• CV
• Personal statement explaining, briefly, your interest in the project and your relevant experience ( If you apply for two projects, include a statement for each project on the same document)
• Degree Certificates and Transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
• Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first-class or upper second class honors t and a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Benefits

The University of Leicester will provide the following:

• Tuition fees at UK rate
• Stipend at UKRI rates (currently £15,609. 2022 rates to be confirmed)
• Access to a Research Training Support Grant of up to £1,500 pa for three years.
• International applicants applying for projects listed on this page will need to be able to fund the difference between UK and International fees for the duration of study.
• Full international fees will vary depending on the project
• UK fees are yet to be confirmed, but are likely to be between £4600 and £4700 per year
• International Fees for projects based in Life Sciences and Science and Engineering will be £21,000 per year. International students would need to be able to pay fees of approximately £16,500 per year of study.  The exact fee will be advised at the point of offer.
• International Fees for projects based in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities will be £15,600 per year. International students would need to be able to pay fees of approximately £11,00 per year of study. Exact fee will be advised at the point of offer

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