Find out about tuition fees, funding opportunities and living expenses in Edinburgh. FeesFees are set by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and differ for home and overseas students.Postgraduate research tuition fee ratesFunded PhD Study in Economics at the University of Edinburgh The School of Economics at the University of Edinburgh is offering a number of scholarships for PhD study starting in September 2026. All of the scholarships listed below are awarded on academic merit. To be competitive for an award applicants must have a distinction grade in graduate level coursework equivalent to that taught in the SGPE Masters at Edinburgh plus a research paper (typically a masters dissertation) that shows outstanding abilities in the area of their intended PhD research. Additionally their research interests must fit with those of at least two academics at the School of EconomicsLink to Academic Pages at the School of Economics. The SGPE Masters at Edinburgh Each scholarship - listed below - provides a stipend at UKRI rates (currently £20,780) for each year of study plus tuition fees, and is awarded for four years, subject to satisfactory progress. Students on the PhD may also have opportunities to earn extra income for teaching while at the School. Prospective applicants should first of all register their interest with our PGR office via emailEmail our PGR Office College Research Award (CRA)The CRA is for outstanding candidates from any part of the world. The scholarship deadline is 23rd June 2026: You are strongly advised to ensure that you have submitted your admission application at least five working days before this date and within the School admission deadline if earlier. Minto ScholarshipsThe Minto Scholarship has been established with a bequest from the estate of Mr Brian Dickinson for the purpose of promoting PhD research in Economics. There is no formal closing date but applicants are strongly advised to apply before the 23rd June 2026. The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or withdraw any of the advertised scholarships, without notice. It also reserves the right to issue a second call for applications Related LinksFind funding using the Scholarships searcherLiving expensesThe University has calculated the average living costs while studying at Edinburgh including accommodation, food and bills. Monthly costs for couples and families are detailed at the foot of the page. Estimated living costs This article was published on 2024-10-01
