Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in 2017/18.
You must have already applied for and been offered a place to study at Newcastle University before you apply for a NUORS award.
Please complete the NUORS application form electronically and in accordance with the NUORS regulations, which are provided at the end of the application form. You will also be required to provide details of an academic referee, the University will then contact your referee directly.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the email address provided below. Unfortunately paper copies cannot be accepted.
If you experience problems with the application form, please contact Student Financial Support who can email a copy of the form and the regulations to you.
Closing date for applications: 28 April 2017
Newcastle University Information
Founded in 1963, Newcastle University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Newcastle University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Newcastle University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
You could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:
- you have been offered a place on a PhD research programme
- you have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing
- you intend to register to start your studies during the 2017/18 academic year.
Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.
Offered Benefits
Tuition fee scholarships of typically £7,800 - £11,700 per year.