15 Newcastle University Research Scholarships in UK, 2017-2018

Newcastle University is offering 15 overseas research scholarships in 2017-2018 academic year. Tuition fee scholarships of typically £7,800 – £11,700 per year. The award covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.

Newcastle University’s aim is to be a world-class research-intensive university and deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality.

The university is governed by a number of statutory bodies. The Executive Board comprises the senior management team that has oversight of the day-to-day running of the University.

Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing. Applicants need a good level of English language to study at Newcastle University. They’ll need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification unless you’re exempt. This is usually a test score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but requirements can vary between IELTS 6.0 to 8.0. All students need at least 5.5 in each sub-skill, or equivalent.

Available Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Newcastle University.

Degree Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD research programme at Newcastle University.


Scholarship Benefits: Tuition fee scholarships of typically £7,800 – £11,700 per year. The award covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.


Eligibility: Applicants could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:
Applicants have been offered a place on a PhD research programme
Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing
Applicants 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.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Entrance Requirement: Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing

Test Requirement: Not Known

English Language Requirements: Applicants need a good level of English language to study at Newcastle University. Applicants’ll need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification unless you’re exempt. This is usually a test score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but requirements can vary between IELTS 6.0 to 8.0. All students need at least 5.5 in each sub-skill, or equivalent.

How to Apply:
Applicants 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 they experience problems with the application form, please contact Student Financial Support who can e-mail a copy of the form and the regulations to you.

Application Form

Deadline: The application deadline is April 28, 2017.

Scholarship Link