UCD Global Scholarships

At UCD, we offer a variety of scholarships specifically for international students. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must hold an offer to study at UCD so it’s important to apply to your chosen UCD programme(s) as early as possible, through the UCD Application Portal. Once you receive an offer for an eligible programme, you can then apply for the scholarships that interest you.

To explore all the scholarships available for international students, simply scroll down and select your country from the drop-down menu. You will also find a helpful, step-by-step guide to assist you in the scholarship application process.

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The scholarships administered by UCD Global are for students who will be charged non-EU fee rates only. If a student is charged EU fees following an assessment, they are not eligible for the scholarships advertised through UCD Global (though they may still be eligible for other UCD scholarships). For queries on this, please contact UCD Global. There are two scholarships administered directly by UCD Global.

Global Excellence Scholarships which cover 50% or 100% of the tuition fees. Prospective students must submit an application for the Global Excellence Scholarship.
All programme applications are assessed at the point of offer for International Student Scholarship (ISS) eligibility. No application is required. For detailed information please read the International Student Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Global Excellence Scholarship

All successful applicants to eligible full time programs are invited to apply to our prestigious Global Excellence Scholarship. The Global Excellence Scholarship is funded by UCD and aims to attract excellent candidates. Applications are open to applicants who already have an offer or conditional offer to study at UCD.

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

The Irish Higher Education Authority runs an annual competition to select 60 Government of Ireland International Education Scholars across Ireland. Applications are open to applicants who already have an offer or conditional offer to study at an Irish institution. Click 'Read More' to see how to apply.

Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship

Lochlann Quinn School of Business applicants with the following statuses (Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept status) on their application are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships by our admissions and scholarship committee. Decisions are made based on your submitted application materials.

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships

Students at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School are invited to apply for a range of scholarships for international students. All scholarships are advertised on the UCD Smurfit Scholarships website.

UCD IFY Scholarship

The UCD International Foundation Year Scholarship is awarded to students entering UCD through the International Foundation Year pathway programme. The scholarship is awarded at entry to the Foundation Year and lasts for the duration of the student's programme.

Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship

Applicants with the following statuses (Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept status) on their application are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships by our admissions and scholarship committee. Decisions are made based on your submitted application materials.

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand Scholarship

The HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand Scholarship Program (HRH Scholarship) is funded by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and University College Dublin (UCD) through UCD Global. It aims to attract excellent Thai candidates to UCD, and to develop closer relations between
Thailand and UCD.

Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship

UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship

Students starting a PhD within the UCD School of Politics and International Relations are invited to apply for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship. Applications from all areas of the discipline including political science, political theory, international relations, European governance, computational social science, development and international political economy are welcome. Click on the Terms and Conditions for more information.

Step 1: Apply to study at UCD

Apply for your UCD programme at least three weeks before the scholarship’s closing date. Only applicants who have received an offer for an eligible UCD programme can apply for an international student scholarship.
Step 2: Review the terms and conditions of UCD's scholarships

All UCD and UCD Global Scholarship terms and conditions are available online. Applications that do not meet the requirements outlined will be automatically disregarded. If an applicant is awarded more than one scholarship offer, they will receive a scholarship of greater financial value. Additionally, some scholarships are for self-funding candidates only. You can only apply for the scholarship with your first choice course, not to multiple courses.
Step 3: Apply for relevant scholarships

Once you have received an offer for an eligible UCD programme, you will be able to apply for relevant scholarships through the UCD SISWeb applications portal. Offer holders are also automatically considered for the International Student Scholarship and this will be reflected in the offer letter, if eligible. All scholarship decisions are made based on your submitted application materials. You may apply for more than one scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Check before submitting

Once submitted, scholarship applications cannot be edited. Please ensure you take the time to check you are satisfied with your application before you submit it. You cannot send a second application for the same scholarship. We can, with your permission, delete your application and you can start again.
Step 4: Receive an answer

You will receive an update on your application within approximately seven weeks after the application deadline. To check the status of your application, you need to log into the UCD SISWeb applications portal. Once there, look for the heading called ‘UCD Applications’, and click on ‘My Applications’ to see the status of your submission.
Step 5: Accept your scholarship

If you are offered a full or partial scholarship, you must accept this offer by the specified method within two weeks of the notification. It is your responsibility to complete the required actions. A non-response will be considered as declining the offer. Students who defer their offer, or accept their offer after the deadline for their scholarship, will not retain the scholarship.
Step 6: Keep us informed

Keep us informed Most of UCD Global’s scholarships are awarded for a specified programme and start date. If you plan to change your UCD programme or defer your entry, please let us know as this may affect your scholarship. Make sure to check the terms and conditions for your scholarship to see what limits apply.

I received offers from other fantastic universities, but I ultimately chose UCD due to the robust international program, superlative sports facilities, and graduate employability rankings.

Grainne Popen, North America, Global Excellence Scholar, Law with Social Justice

Maintaining your Scholarship

The terms and conditions will vary depending on the scholarship you are awarded. Please note that there are some general conditions that apply to all UCD Global's scholarships including, but not limited to, the following:

Minimum GPA requirements: Students must maintain a Stage GPA of no less than 3.08 to keep their scholarship;
Progression: Students must take a standard credit load for the stage they are enrolled in and should progress within the standard timeframe for their programme. Students enrolled in less than 50 ECTS per year may automatically lose their scholarship;
Full-time enrolment requirement;
The requirement to act as an Ambassador for UCD by participating in student panels, focus groups, blogs and other activities as requested by UCD Global.

International Student Scholarship Terms &Conditions

I am super excited to be at UCD because of its inclusive environment, the unique courses offered for my programme which I didn’t find in other schools, and the exposure to global career opportunities and learning from other international students.

Oghenekaro Egbamuno, Nigeria, Global Excellence Scholar, MSc Communications and Media

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