SCHOLARSHIP: University of Oxford, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
The University of Oxford Geotechnical Engineering Scholarship is a research-based studentship supervised by Professor Jonathan Knappett and Professor Chris Martin.
The project is based on the Nature-based and biomimetic foundation systems and will begin by exploring how different tree root system architectures behave under different combinations of vertical (V), horizontal (H) and moment (M) loading.
About university:
The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with roots tracing back to the 12th century located in the historic city of Oxford, England. Renowned globally for its academic excellence, Oxford consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines, supported by cutting-edge research, world-class facilities, and a collegiate system that fosters close academic and social communities.
Scholarship deadline:
March 3, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Oxford Geotechnical Engineering Scholarship, you must:
- Be either a home or an international student.
- Have a first-class or a strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent) in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics
- Demonstrate excellent English written and spoken communication skills.
The following skills are desirable but not essential:
- Previous study in Geotechnical Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Ability to program in Matlab or Python
- Previous experience in Finite Element Analysis
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Oxford Geotechnical Engineering Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the studentship webpage.
- Submit a graduate application form and are expected to meet the graduate admissions criteria. Details are available on the course page of the University website.
- Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed in the first instance to Professor Jonathan Knappet jonathan.knappett@eng.ax.ac.uk
Scholarship Benefits:
The University of Oxford Geotechnical Engineering Scholarship covers;
- Course fees at the same level for home and overseas students.
- £20,780 stipend per annum for the first year, and at least this amount for a further two and a half years.
