Edinburgh Doctoral colleges programmes in UK, 2021 for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  Varies
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Tuition fee, a stipend of £TBD (expected 15,590)

To support outstanding worldwide students in the UK, the University of Edinburgh is offering the Doctoral colleges programmes. The programme is open to both international and domestic students.

The funding programme aims to encourage all talented and deserving students who want to commence a PhD degree programme for the academic session 2021/2022.

The University of Edinburgh Information

The University of Edinburgh Grants

Edinburgh Doctoral colleges programmes in UK, 2021 for PhD Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 436 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree programme in any subject offered by the university
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • Applicants must be of excellent academic merit and potential for science.
  • Must have a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.
  • Must not have already obtained a PhD, or formal equivalent, as a result of direct research training.

Offered Benefits

The University of Edinburgh will provide tuition fee and a stipend of £TBD (expected 15,590). Subject to satisfactory progress, the opportunities are awarded for between three and four years as agreed by the School/Deanery (or pro-rata for part-time)

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the award, applicants have to take admission in the  PhD degree programme at the university. After being enrolled, students can access the application form.
  • Note: Applications are open for all schools except School of Economics, School of Informatics, Biomedical Sciences and Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Science. These are currently being worked on and will open shortly.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit a CV, academic transcripts, passport, letter of recommendation, and other relevant documents.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must meet all the entry requirements of the university.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your competence in written and spoken English.
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