PGR Fee and Stipend levels
If you require information on fees/stipend levels for PhD studentship applications or bids, please contact the Doctoral Academy for assistance.
PGR Fees 2025/26 (entry in September 2025, January 2026) per year
| School | Home | Overseas (Inc EU) |
|---|---|---|
| AMBS | £5,006 | £21,500 |
| SALC | £5,006* | £22,000 |
| SEED | £6,000 | £22,000 |
| SoSS | £5,006 | £22,000 |
PGR Fees 2026/27 (entry in September 2026, January 2027) per year
| School | Home | Overseas (Inc EU) |
|---|---|---|
| AMBS | £5,156 (TBC) | £21,500 |
| SALC | £5,156* (TBC) | £22,000 |
| SEED | £6,000 | £22,000 |
| SoSS | £5,156 (TBC) | £22,000 |
*The Home tuition fee for the PhD Humanitarianism and Conflict Response is £7,000 per annum.
Split-site Fees
The split-site fee is charged at 70% of the appropriate fee for the academic session unless the entire year is spent at Manchester in which case the full annual fee will be charged. Further guidance is available on the Split-site PGRs page.
Stipend Level
| Entry Point | Stipend Level |
|---|---|
| September 2025 and January 2026 | £20,780 |
| September 2026 and January 2027 | £21,403 (projected cost– UKRI TBC) |