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Published: 06 Nov 2024 738 views
The University of Exeter combines world-class research with high levels of student satisfaction at its campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, South West England. Formed in 1955, the University has around 25,000 students from 130 different countries. The University of Exeter is the UK’s fastest growing research university. We are leaders in cutting-edge science, engineering, mathematics, and medicine research, and have a world-class reputation in the humanities and social sciences.
The University of Exeter is proud to offer up to 50 full-time PhD scholarships in collaboration with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), for September 2025/26 entry.
As a Russell Group University our research makes a difference across the world. We believe in breaking down traditional barriers between academic disciplines so the bigger problems of the 21st Century can be considered from human as well as physical perspectives. We are constantly seeking new ways to engage with partners to build productive relationships that tackle some of the fundamental issues facing humankind.
Our broad research themes align to the three Faculties where expertise is often combined across the sciences, humanities and social sciences creating a culture of collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Our Research Institutes demonstrate the nature and scope of our interdisciplinary research.
Exeter encourages applications across all disciplines.
There are two opportunities to apply, either with your own research proposal or through one developed by our own faculty.
If you are interested in one of the projects available, please contact the relevant supervisor to discuss your interest prior to submitting an application.
To explore further, click the links below to each faculty.
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction, from our campuses in the South West of England, in Exeter and Cornwall. We are one of the very few universities to be both a member of the Russell Group and have a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), evidence of our established international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. Our success is built on a strong partnership with our students and a clear focus on high performance.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 02 Dec 2024 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Exeter |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University of Exeter |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Full tuition fees of successful applicants will be funded by the relevant Faculty at the University of Exeter.
The China Scholarship Council will provide a living allowance, including the cost of a return flight from China to the UK, accommodation and subsistence, depending on the applicant’s eligibility.
1. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application and intend to return to China upon completion of their studies at the University of Exeter.
2. Applications will be evaluated on academic merit.
3. Successful candidates will meet the relevant academic requirements as well as the English language proficiency requirements for entry into a PhD programme set out by the University of Exeter. Applicants are generally expected to have a score of IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 or equivalent overall with no less than 6.0 in any section. More information can be found here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/english/. Please note: English Language requirements must be met before an offer can be made.
4. Candidates will be required to satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC in addition to University of Exeter. Details can be found on the website: China Scholarship Council.
5. The University of Exeter Scholarship awards are available for PhD students, starting in September 2024. Current first year PhD students may apply (provided they are eligible in accordance with CSC scheme rules). Please note priority may be given to new applicants.
Entry requirements
All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Please ensure you read the specific entry requirements for the programme you are applying for as some PhD programmes require a Master's degree for entry.
As a miminum applicants should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK. Applicants with a Lower Second Class degree will be considered if they also have a merit or above in a UK Master’s degree from a prestigious university (Typically an average of 85% or above from a Chinese Higher Education Institution.
Applicants with a minimum of Upper Second Class degree and significant relevant non-academic experience are also encouraged to apply.
All applicants must meet our English language requirements to be considered for a university of exeter studentship http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/english/.
Important Dates for 2025/26 applicants:
Deadline for receipt of application to the University of Exeter - midnight Monday 2 December 2024
CSC applications open -To be announced
CSC applications close - To be announced
Announcement of successful scholars- June 2025
Applications for September 2025 entry are now OPEN. Application deadline midnight Monday 2 December 2024.
Stage One – Apply to the University of Exeter
In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents. Our preferred format is a single PDF containing the documents listed below. Please name the file with your surname, your prospective supervisors supername and the name of the studentship, eg. “Smith – Prof Jones - Exeter CSC studentship".
Please ensure you name a supervisor who you have discussed your applicationn within your research proposal (see the second bullet point below)
Please ensure you upload your reference documents before the application closing date of 2 December 2024 . If you are unable to upload the reference documents at the time of submitting your application, you should forward your reference documents to [email protected]. Your referees should not be from the prospective supervisory team.
Apply here for Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy related Scholarships
Apply here for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences related Scholarships
Apply here for Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences related Scholarships
The closing date for applications is midnight 2 December 2024.
For more details visit: University of Exeter website.
