The University of Leicester offers many competitive scholarships for our international students. Details of the awards, application process, terms and conditions, and application deadlines for students beginning their studies in 2024 can be found below.
The University of Leicester Scholarships for Undergrad Students
| University of Leicester Scholarship | Who is eligible for the Leicester Scholarship? | Benefits/Coverage |
| President’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme | International (non-EU) students | Scholarship worth up to £4,000 |
| College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme | International (non-EU) students | Scholarship worth up to £5,600 |
| Canadian Law Entry Scholarship | Canadian undergraduate students | £10% fee reduction |
| Canadian Law Excellence Scholarship | Canadian undergraduate students | £3,000 per year towards your tuition fees |
| Malaysian Law Entry Scholarship | Malaysian undergraduate students | £10% fee reduction |
| Malaysian Law Excellence Scholarship | Malaysian undergraduate students | £3,000 per year towards your tuition fees |
| Family Loyalty Discount | International (non-EU) students who have a close relative who is studying at, or graduated from, Leicester. | 10% fee reduction |
| Sanctuary Scholarships | Asylum seekers | Tuition fee waiver + £3,500 per year |
The University of Leicester Scholarships for Postgrad Students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
| President’s Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme | International (non-EU) students | Scholarship worth £3,000 |
| College of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme | International (non-EU) students | Scholarship worth up to £5,600 |
| LLM Scholarship | For students from eligible countries who join the LLM Program | Scholarship worth up to £2,300 |
| Family Loyalty Discount | International (non-EU) students who have a close relative who is studying at, or graduated from, Leicester. | 10% fee reduction |
| Centenary Alumni Discount | Anyone who has graduated from the University of Leicester | 20% fee reduction |
| Sanctuary Scholarships | Asylum seekers | Tuition fee waiver + £3,500 per year |
Postgraduate Research Scholarships
The University of Leicester Scholarships for PhD
This project is across the distinct disciplines of mathematical and computational fluid mechanics and aims to provide insight into open problems in fundamental fluid physics. The successful candidate will join a newly-established international team based in the UK and Australia and will involve an extended research visit to Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. The project will, by its grand scope, produce solutions with far-reaching applications to a wide range of unsteady fluid flow problems, such as those that occur, for example, in controlling the onset of drag over aircraft, the dynamic stall of aircraft, or within internal arterial flows. With regards to aerospace, it will contribute to the introduction of the next generation of innovative and disruptive technologies via its interaction with research on how to control flow to reduce aerodynamic drag towards achieving environmental pollution targets. Furthermore, this has a subsequent impact on how we manage our natural resources efficiently and sustainably.
University of Leicester PHD Scholarship benefits
This research project is one of a number of projects in the College. It is in competition for funding with one or more
of these projects. Usually, the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding.
University of Leicester PHD Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Studentships are available to UK/EU applicants who meet the EPSRC Residency Criteria; if you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for three years you will normally be entitled to apply for a full studentship.
- Degree in Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar
- Excellent programming skills, including MATLAB
- Willingness to travel and spend time in Sydney, Australia
University of Leicester PHD Scholarship application document requirement
1. Online application form
2. Two academic references
3. Transcripts
4. Degree certificate/s (if awarded)
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. EPSRC Studentship Form
7. English language qualification
University of Leicester PHD Scholarship Application Procedure
- Any applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the studentship scheme.
- Applicants are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline so that we can let you know if anything is missing from your application.
- Applications that are not completed by the deadline will not be considered for the studentship scheme.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application form and documents are received by the relevant deadlines.
- All applications must be submitted online, along with the supporting documents as per the instructions on the
website. - Please ensure that all email addresses, for yourself and your referees, are correct on the application form.
Eligible Countries
Studentships are available to UK/EU applicants who meet the EPSRC Residency Criteria.
