International PhD students studying in the UK are facing a uniquely difficult winter as new stipend increases fail to cover bases and “leave them behind”.
The UKRI announced on September 2 that stipends would increase by a further 10% in 2022, coming to effect on October 1, 2022, but for international students, these increases will barely cover the cost of their “soaring” fees.
“The announcement by UKRI over stipend increases is a good step forward however it does not go far enough, I believe there needs to be more financial support especially for international and self-funded PGRs,” George Aylett, one PhD student at Leeds University, told The PIE News.
