Swansea University offers 50+ scholarships and bursaries for the 2026/27 cycle, of which 10+ are accessible to Indian applicants. Indian students can stack up to £14,000 (₹18.06 Lakhs) in PG funding by combining the GREAT India scholarship with the International Excellence Scholarship.
- Standard PG tuition (international): £20,850 to £26,500 (₹26.90 to ₹34.19 Lakhs)
- PG tuition after International Excellence Scholarship: £15,850 to £21,500 (₹20.45 to ₹27.73 Lakhs)
- PG tuition after GREAT India + International Excellence stack: £5,850 to £11,500 (₹7.55 to ₹14.84 Lakhs)
- Next major scholarship deadline: 14 August 2026 (International Excellence Scholarship)
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = ₹129 as of May 2026.
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Swansea University Scholarships for UG Students
Swansea offers tuition-discount scholarships for international undergraduate applicants ranging from £2,000 to £5,000 in Year 1.
| Scholarship |
Award Value |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| International Excellence Scholarship (UG) |
Up to £5,000 in Year 1 + £2,000 in Year 2 (₹6.45 Lakhs + ₹2.58 Lakhs) |
UG international applicants with an offer, academic merit-based |
14 August 2026 |
| Sports Scholarship |
Tuition discount plus performance support package |
UG athletes competing at the national or international level |
Rolling, with an offer |
| Music Scholarship |
Tuition support plus structured musical development |
UG applicants joining St Mary's Choral programme |
Application opens in spring 2026 |
| Sri Lanka Bursary |
£6,000 tuition discount Year 1 (₹7.74 Lakhs) |
Sri Lanka's ordinary residents (template India can model) |
Tentative July 2026 (annual cycle) |
Note: To claim the International Excellence Scholarship, Indian applicants need an unconditional Swansea offer before the scholarship form opens. Apply early in the cycle to secure an offer by July 2026, then submit the scholarship form online before the 14 August 2026 deadline.
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Swansea University Scholarships for PG Students
Swansea offers various postgraduate scholarships for international taught Master's applicants. The largest is the GREAT India Scholarship at £10,000 (₹12.90 Lakhs). The next is the International Excellence Scholarship at £5,000 (₹6.45 Lakhs).
| Scholarship |
Award Value |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| International Excellence Scholarship (PG) |
Up to £5,000 tuition discount (₹6.45 Lakhs) |
PG taught internationally with an offer; academic merit |
14 August 2026 |
| Thrive Bursary |
£4,000 tuition discount Year 1 (₹5.16 Lakhs) |
PG international taught from the listed regions; financial need |
Tentative July 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Alumni Bursary (PG Taught) |
£1,500 tuition discount (₹1.94 Lakhs) |
Swansea UG alumni progressing to PG Master's |
Rolling, with an offer |
| Postgraduate International Excellence (MBA, MSc Finance) |
Up to £4,000 tuition discount (₹5.16 Lakhs) |
MBA and select PG applicants with an offer |
Tentative July 2026 (annual cycle) |
| Developing Futures Scholarship |
Up to £2,000 tuition discount (₹2.58 Lakhs) |
PG taught internationally with an offer, merit |
Tentative August 2026 (annual cycle) |
Reddit Insight: Indian Master's recipients report securing £3,000 to £5,000 scholarships at Swansea with a 70%+ Indian bachelor's CGPA and a focused personal statement. Past admits noted 10+ Indian applicants receiving GBP 3,000 to 4,000 in the same cycle.
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India-Specific Scholarships at Swansea
Swansea operates an official UKIBC India services agreement and a dedicated South Asia outreach team based in India. The dedicated India email is southasia@swansea.ac.uk. The headline India-specific funding stream is the GREAT India Scholarship, jointly funded by the British Council, Swansea, and the UK Government.
| Scholarship |
Award Value |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| GREAT India Scholarship |
£10,000 (₹12.90 Lakhs) for one year |
Indian PG taught applicants in any subject with an offer |
Tentative June 2026 (2026/27 cycle) |
| South Asia Bursary |
£2,000 (₹2.58 Lakhs) tuition discount |
Indian and South Asian PG applicants with an offer |
Tentative August 2026 (annual cycle) |
| UKIBC India Partnership Discount |
Variable; case-by-case |
Applicants channelled via the UKIBC India representative |
Rolling, before CAS issue |
To apply for the GREAT India Scholarship, Indian applicants need an unconditional Swansea offer for an MSci, MSc, MA, or LLM taught Master's. The application is a separate one-page motivation form via the British Council India website. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and motivation, not financial need.
Reddit Insight: Multiple Indian alumni on Reddit flag that the GREAT India Scholarship and the International Excellence Scholarship can be stacked at Swansea, bringing PG tuition down by £15,000 (₹19.35 Lakhs) for a one-year Master's. This is the largest publicly documented stack at any UK Top-300 university.
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Swansea University PhD Scholarships
Swansea offers fully funded PhD studentships for international applicants under the SUIPRES scheme. The headline package covers full tuition plus a £21,805 (₹28.13 Lakh) stipend for 2026/27, with up to £1,000 (₹1.29 Lakhs) per year for research costs.
| Scholarship |
Award Value |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| SUIPRES PhD Scholarship |
Full tuition + £21,805 stipend (₹28.13 Lakhs/year) |
International PhD or Professional Doctorate applicants |
15 April 2026; next cycle tentative April 2027 |
| SURES PhD (Medicine, Health and Life Sciences) |
Full tuition + £21,805 stipend (₹28.13 Lakhs/year) |
International PhD applicants in Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences |
Tentative June 2026 (annual cycle) |
| EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fusion Power |
Full funding |
PhD applicants in fusion power research |
Rolling; cohort-based intakes |
| AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership |
Full tuition + stipend |
History PhD applicants partnering with The National Archives |
Tentative annual cycle |
Note: PhD applicants should contact a potential supervisor before submitting an application. The SUIPRES award is competitive, with around 20 to 30 scholarships per year across all disciplines. Strong applicants typically hold a Master's degree with a Distinction (70%+ in the Indian context) plus published research.
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External Government Scholarships
Indian applicants to Swansea can also access UK and Indian government scholarships. The largest are the Chevening Scholarship, the Inlaks Scholarship, and the Commonwealth Scholarship. These cover full or partial tuition plus living costs for a one-year Master's at any UK university, including Swansea.
| Scholarship |
Award Value |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| Chevening Scholarship |
Full tuition + stipend (₹40+ Lakhs) for one year |
Indian applicants with 2+ years of work experience, leadership focus |
Tentative November 2026 (next cycle) |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship |
Up to USD 100,000 (₹84 Lakhs) for one year |
Indian applicants under 30 from India with strong academics |
Tentative April 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Commonwealth Master's Scholarship |
Full tuition + stipend (₹35+ Lakhs) for one year |
Indian applicants with development-focused goals |
Tentative October 2026 (next cycle) |
| Charles Wallace India Trust |
£2,500 to £8,000 (₹3.23 to ₹10.32 Lakhs) |
Indian applicants in arts, heritage, and humanities subjects |
Tentative October 2026 (annual cycle) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan-Scholarship |
₹10 Lakhs interest-free loan + ₹7.5 Lakhs gift grant |
Indian applicants for any subject at any UK university |
Tentative March 2027 (annual cycle) |
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Chevening recipients face one structural limitation: the scholarship does not currently allow the UK Post-Study Work Graduate Route or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Chevening scholars must return to India for 2 years after the programme. This is a major trade-off for Indian applicants targeting UK long-term careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack at Swansea?
Ans. The maximum verifiable stack for an Indian PG taught applicant at Swansea is £15,000 (₹19.35 Lakhs), combining the GREAT India Scholarship (£10,000) with the International Excellence Scholarship (£5,000). For PhDs, the SUIPRES scheme covers full tuition plus a £21,805 stipend per year, the highest single award. External Chevening recipients receive full tuition plus a stipend, but cannot stack with internal Swansea awards.
Ques. When should I apply for Swansea scholarships?
Ans. Apply for Swansea's main scholarships after receiving an unconditional offer, not before. The International Excellence Scholarship deadline is 14 August 2026. The GREAT India Scholarship typically opens in early 2026 and closes in June 2026. PhD SUIPRES applications close 15 April 2026. Aim to secure an unconditional offer by June 2026 to give yourself time for all scholarship applications.
Ques. How do I apply for Swansea scholarships?
Ans. Most Swansea scholarships require a separate online application after the admission offer. The International Excellence Scholarship is submitted through the Swansea online scholarship portal with a personal statement, academic transcripts, and an IELTS or equivalent score. The GREAT India Scholarship is submitted via the British Council India website. SUIPRES PhD applications follow a project-based research proposal route.
Ques. What is the GREAT India Scholarship at Swansea?
Ans. The GREAT India Scholarship is a £10,000 (₹12.90 Lakhs) award for the 2026/27 academic year, jointly funded by the British Council, Swansea University, and the UK Government. It applies to Indian PG taught applicants on MSci, MSc, MA, or LLM programs in any subject. Selection is merit-based with a focus on motivation and academic strength. The award is paid as a tuition discount in Year 1.
Ques. Do Swansea scholarships cover living costs in Wales?
Ans. Most Swansea internal scholarships are tuition discounts only, not stipends. Living costs in Swansea (about £800 to £1,200 or ₹1.03 to 1.55 Lakhs per month) must be funded separately through Indian education loans, family savings, or part-time work (up to 20 hours per week on the UK student visa). External scholarships like Chevening, Commonwealth, and Inlaks do include monthly living stipends covering Welsh rent and food costs.
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