SCHOLARSHIP: Cardiff University, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
Cardiff University
Cardiff University in partnership with UK Research Councils, offers funded studentship projects for students from within and outside the EU.
The UK’s seven Research Councils provide government funding for postgraduate study for UK and EU students to research organizations.
About university:
Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire and became a founding college of the University of Wales in 1893. It was renamed University College, Cardiff in 1972 and merged with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in 1988 to become University of Wales College, Cardiff and then University of Wales, Cardiff in 1996. In 1997, it received degree-awarding powers, but held them in abeyance. It adopted the operating name of Cardiff University in 1999; this became its legal name in 2005, when it became an independent university awarding its own degrees.
Scholarship deadline:
December 11, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Cardiff University Scholarship Studentships, you must:
- be home and international students.
- have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- satisfy the UKRI eligibility requirements.
- submit all relevant documents (transcripts, supporting statement, etc) by the deadline.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Cardiff University Scholarship Studentship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the Cardiff Studentship webpage.
- Choose from the available projects and go through its details and requirements.
- Apply for the project and submit all relevant documents (transcripts, supporting statement, etc) by the deadline.
- Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £20,780) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant.
- If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.
