Mathematics and Computer Science: Faculty of Science and Engineering Chinese Scholarship Counci[...]

Swansea University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is offering PhD positions in Mathematics and Computer Science starting October 2026. These positions are supported by the Chinese Scholarship Council and cover tuition and training costs. Applicants must hold or be expected to attain a first-class honours degree. Scholarships are open only to those with Chinese National Status, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence. Interested candidates should apply by February 2026, and must have a required IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Benefits

Full cost of tuition fees

Up to £1,000 per year for research expenses

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold Chinese National Status.
• IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required.
• Candidates must start their study in October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Apply for CSC Scholarships for PhD study.
• Attend faculty-based shortlisting panels in February 2026.
• Participate in interviews expected in late February 2026.

Skills

Theoretical Computer Science

Visual Computing

HCI and Cybersecurity

Algebra, Geometry and Topology

Analysis of Partial Differential Equations

Computational Mathematics

Education

First-class honours degree

Master's distinction

Job description

Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Mathematics Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 2 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Swansea University is pleased to support the Chinese Scholarship Council Scheme (CSC) for the 26/27 academic year for full-time doctoral study, commencing in October 2026.

This year, up to five CSC applications will be supported by Swansea University. Each includes tuition fees and an annual training allowance to support immersive training experiences such as engagement with industry and international collaborative opportunities.

Each scholarship is offered for a maximum period of three years; CSC students are expected to submit their theses within this timescale.

Applicants should be aware that faculty-based shortlisting panels are expected to sit in February 2026. Please note that shortlisting panels may contact candidates within this period. Interviews are expected to take place in late February 2026.

Please Note that any offers will be conditional upon applicants being successful with their application to the Chinese Scholarship Council for an October 2026 start. For more information click here https://www.csc.edu.cn/

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science provides a first-rate research environment that brings together mathematicians and computer scientists in the state-of-the-art Computational Foundry building, purpose built to facilitate academic collaboration, cross-disciplinary interaction, and engagement with industry.

Fundamental and applied research sit side by side and benefit from extensive national and international networks, a thriving postgraduate research community that includes an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, and access to cutting-edge labs, collaboration spaces, and high-performance computing facilities.

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science is pleased to welcome applications for CSC Scholarships, particularly in the areas of:

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Visual Computing
• HCI and Cybersecurity
• Algebra, Geometry and Topology
• Analysis of Partial Differential Equations and Stochastic Differential Equations
• Computational Mathematics and Biomathematics

Project supervisors: all applicants should note that faculties will assess their supervisory capacity for individual applicants at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process. The formal offer of a scholarship place to successful applicants is contingent on relevant supervisor capacity and experience having first been confirmed by staff internally.

English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with a score of at least 5.5 in each individual component) or equivalent that is recognised by Swansea University. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here .

Please note that the programme requires some applicants to hold ATAS clearance, further details on ATAS scheme eligibility are available on the UK Government website .

ATAS clearance IS NOT required to be held as part of the scholarship application process. Successful award winners (as appropriate) are provided with details as to how to apply for ATAS clearance in tandem with a scholarship course offer.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is –at this time– open solely to applicants who hold Chinese National Status.

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please e‑mail [e-mail] , providing details of the scholarship(s) in which you are interested and the accompanying webpage URL.

International Students – Fully funded if the applicant is successful in being offered a SUIPRES Scholarship as outlined below.

Swansea University is pleased to offer the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES). This is a competitively awarded Scholarship open to overseas PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants eligible for the international rate of tuition fees who can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement. The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme. Successful candidates will be charged fees aligned to the UK rate per year. The scholarship will be offset against your tuition fee liability. All International applications will be considered for a SUIPRES Scholarship. You will be informed whether a SUIPRES Scholarship will be offered within your offer letter.

Candidates must have attained, or must be expected to attain, a first-class honours degree and/or a distinction at master’s level.

• Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
• If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification, 'award' is required to take place prior to enrolment and in good time to allow visa application/travel to take place.

Applicants must be able to begin their course of study in October 2026. As a cohort-based programme, deferral to an alternative enrolment window within the academic year or to another academic year is not permissible.

Additional Information

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees.

Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year will also be available.

Selection process

Please see our website for further information.