Scholarships at Ulster University

The DUFE PhD Scholarship is available for students who have completed the UU/DUFE programme and commencing postgraduate research at Ulster University in September 2025.

Value

• £7,770 for each year of the three-year PhD study.

• The scholarship will be applied as discount to the annual tuition fee.

Postgraduate Research

Postgraduate research study at Ulster University Business School provides access to world-class experts and facilities, links to business and industry, and the chance to push the boundaries of your research knowledge to find solutions to real-world issues.

PhD Programme Structure

• Three years at Ulster University, Northern Ireland.

• Opportunity to carry out research in China.

PhD Entry Requirements

• Minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant business area.

Tuition Fee  (£GBP)

• 2025/26 tuition fee: £18,520.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship you must:

• Hold a First Class Degree classification from the UU/DUFE Joint Programme in:

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting, or

  • BSc (Hons) Finance

• Meet the University’s English Language requirements.

Application Deadline

Applications close: 16:00 (GMT) on 24 February 2025