Postgraduate research opportunities

We are keen to invite excellent students across the world to join us in our research projects.

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The University of Surrey provides excellent interdisciplinary research and teaching opportunities in human and animal health. If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, please look at the interests of our schools' research departments and get in contact with an academic.

Postgraduate research by school

School of Biosciences

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School of Health Sciences

School of Psychology

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School of Veterinary Medicine

Funding opportunities

International fee scholarships

We may be able to support you financially with your studies. The University is pleased to be able to offer the following:

Fee scholarships: We have 37 scholarships available to support talented international doctoral researchers. These awards consist of a scholarship to cover the difference between overseas and UK/EU tuition fees.

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25 per cent partial fee scholarships: We have 14 scholarships to support prospective international PhD students. Successful applicants will benefit from a 25 per cent international tuition fee reduction.

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UGPN studentship joint-dual degree scheme

You can receive a generous financial package and a PhD from both the University of Wollongong and the University of Surrey.

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Other funding opportunities

Studentships at Surrey

Discover our current international studentship opportunities in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.