Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships (PhD)
A tuition fee reduction for new fee-paying international PhD students at Bath, bringing the fee to GBP 12,750 a year for 3.5 years (2027/28 entry).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Reduced tuition fee of GBP 12,750 for 2027/28 entry for 3.5 years (increases capped at 8% a year); full international fee afterwards. Up to 40 awards per Faculty/School, up to 160 a year. No living stipend mentioned.
Eligible applicants
New international PhD students at Bath
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Overview
Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships (PhD) is offered by University of Bath for PhD study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Living stipend
Not included
Reduced tuition fee of GBP 12,750 for 2027/28 entry for 3.5 years (increases capped at 8% a year); full international fee afterwards. Up to 40 awards per Faculty/School, up to 160 a year. No living stipend mentioned. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International fee-paying students
- International eligibility
- Partial sponsorship from a foreign ministry or sponsor is still considered. Applicants must show funds for living costs, visa and health surcharge. ATAS clearance if required.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- First Class bachelor's equivalent or Master's with Distinction
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Meet the English level set for the programme at application.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
For new, fee-paying international students starting any full-time PhD. Requires a UK First Class equivalent bachelor's or a Master's with Distinction (obtained or predicted). Current Bath PhD students are not eligible, and it cannot be combined with other Bath or UKRI funding.
Applicant profile
- New international PhD students at Bath
Study route
- PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- For new, fee-paying international students starting any full-time PhD. Requires a UK First Class equivalent bachelor's or a Master's with Distinction (obtained or predicted). Current Bath PhD students are not eligible, and it cannot be combined with other Bath or UKRI funding.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application form
- Personal statement
How to apply
- 1
Read the doctoral application guidance
- 2
Complete the online form, selecting Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship under Funding Your Studies
- 3
Enter project title and intended supervisor and confirm funds
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027/28 entry. No deadline stated.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Bath
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.