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Competitive Engineering URSA award for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas places are capped, with no number or share stated. Covers tuition, maintenance and £1,000 per year in training support. £21,805 is the 2026/27 rate, not a confirmed 2027/28 amount. Engineering URSA generally funds up to 3.5 years against a normally four-year PhD; the individual award period is unknown. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs personally.

Applicants compete for a studentship; Home and Overseas students may be considered, but Overseas awards are capped and no proportion is stated. The award covers tuition fees, £1,000 per year in training support, and a maintenance stipend. £21,805 is the 2026/27 reference, not a confirmed 2027/28 rate. October 2026 Engineering URSA terms state a general funding limit of up to 3.5 years against a normally four-year PhD; confirm the individual funded period and any costs beyond it. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs from personal funds.

Competitive PhD studentships may be awarded to Home and Overseas applicants. Overseas awards are capped under UKRI policy; the applicable share is not specified. Awards cover tuition fees, a £1,000 annual training allowance, and a maintenance stipend (£21,805 is the 2026/27 reference). Engineering & Design URSA awards normally fund up to 3.5 years; confirm the individual award duration. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs from personal funds.