University of Reading International PhD Studentships in UK 2027 | Fully Funded

The University of Reading in the United Kingdom (UK) is welcoming applications for its fully funded studentship opportunities for international students.

The fully funded International PhD studentships cover international tuition fees, a £21,805 stipend per annum as a living allowance, and a £1,000 fund for training and development.

In this post, we will discuss the details, the requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can successfully apply for the opportunity.

University of Reading International PhD Studentship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £21,805 Stipend per year | £1,000 Training and Development Allowance
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: January 15, 2027

University of Reading International PhD Studentship Details:

The University of Reading is pleased to announce a range of International PhD studentships available to start in October 2027.

The university awards these to highly qualified applicants for research in the areas of science, life sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and within the Henley Business School.

Funding for PhD applicants is available from a range of sources on a competitive basis.

Eligibility Requirements for University of Reading Studentship 2027

• Applications are invited from students who have applied for a place on a PhD programme at the University of Reading to study based at Reading or off campus/by distance.
  
• Applicants wishing to study off-campus/by distance are only eligible for awards covering tuition fees and the training and development allowance; awards to off campus/by-distance applicants do not include a stipend.
  
• Applicants are required to have at least a Bachelor’s degree with at least a UK equivalent of a 2:1 minimum.
  
• All applicants must also meet the English Language requirements of the University of Reading.
  

Benefits of University of Reading International Studentships

The studentships offer:

• tuition fees at the International rate
• a £1,000 per annum training and development allowance
• for applicants intending to study based at Reading only, a subsistence grant (stipend) broadly in line with the UKRI minimum stipend. The 2026/27 stipend rate is £21,805.

All awards are for up to four years in duration for full-time study and up to six years in duration for part-time study.

Eligible Programmes for University of Reading Studentships

The studentships are awarded to highly qualified applicants for research within the areas of;

• science,
• life sciences, social sciences,
• arts and humanities, and
• within the Henley Business School.

How to Apply for University of Reading International PhD Studentship (Step by Step)

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Deadline: January 15, 2027