Are you considering studying in the UK? Perfect! We are here to inform you about the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering application that is currently ongoing at the University of Exeter. In this article, we will be discussing the scholarship, its worth, its eligibility, and the application process.
The Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering is offered for a Ph.D. degree in Business. This scholarship is provided by the University of Exeter. The University of Exeter is a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, and United Kingdom. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke’s College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively.
These institutions later shaped the University of Exeter after getting its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominal, the University of Exeter is shortened as Exon. (From the Latin Exoniensis), and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
Streatham is the core campus, sitting on a hillside, one side that looks down across Exeter city center. The Independent has labeled the campus environment as ‘sublime’. The campus has several galleries, including the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum. A Sculpture Walk comprises pieces by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
There is a bar called the ‘Ram’ and a bar (previously called the ‘Ewe’) within a nightclub named the Lemon Grove (or ‘Lemmy’), both run by the Students’ Guild. The campus hosts a medical center, a counseling service, a children’s day-care center, and numerous catering outlets. Many halls of residence and some self-catering accommodation are situated on this campus or in the near vicinity. The Northcott Theatre resides on the campus.
Admission to the university is very competitive with a regular of more than seven students applying for every undergraduate place (2012/2013). Nearly half the number of undergraduate applicants (49%) apply with probable grades of at least three As at GCE Advanced Level (A-level) examinations (or equivalent).
Exeter had the 13th highest average entry qualification for undergraduates of any UK university in 2015, with new students averaging 471 UCAS points, equivalent to AAAab in A-level grades.
In the 2018/19 admission series, the university gave out offers to only 4.7% of the international applicant to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) program making it one of the most competitive medical schools for international applicants in the UK, in comparison, 24.7% of UK/EU applicants expected offers in the same admission cycle. In the 2016–17 academic year, the university had a residence breakdown of 75:6:19 of UK: EU: non-EU students respectively with a female to male ratio of 55:45.
Students at Exeter are signified by a Students’ Guild, which has an active role in campaigning at local and national levels. It is run by four chosen sabbatical officers who act as executive directors and trustees: Patrick Hoyle (Guild President), Olivia Harvey (Vice-President Activities), Katie Heard (Vice-President Welfare & Diversity), Penny Dinh (Vice-President Education), and Sunday Blake (Vice-President Postgraduate).
Furthermore to this, there are eight non-executive directors, four of which are chosen student trustees and the left behind are four external trustees. There are also other non-sabbatical officers representing zones of the student population and student activities zones. The Students choose a series of elections throughout the academic year.
Worth of the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering
The University of Exeter will offer the award amount of home tuition fees plus a yearly tax-free stipend of at least £15,609 for 3.5 years full-time or pro-rata for part-time study.
Eligibility for the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering
- To be eligible for the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering, applicants must meet the following criteria.
- Applicants for the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering must have gotten, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honors degree, or the corresponding qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of science or technology.
How to Apply for the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering
In the application process, you will be asked to upload numerous documents. Please note our preferred format is PDF, each file named with your surname and the name of the document, e.g. “Smith – curriculum vitae.pdf”, “Smith – Cover Letter.pdf”, “Smith – Transcript.pdf”.
• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior project work experience, and reasons for
wishing to undertake the project).
• Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks gotten (this should be an
interim transcript if you are still studying)
• Two orientations from referees familiar with your academic work. If your referees prefer, they can email
the reference direct to pgrenquiries@exeter.ac.uk quoting the studentship reference number.
• If you are not a national of a popular English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your ability in English. Please see the entry necessities information above.
Application Deadline for the Fully-funded International Ph.D. in Engineering
The application deadline for this scholarship is Ongoing.
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