UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN · IRELAND
UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
Master's · Taught in en
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- 100% and 50% tuition fee scholarshipsScholarship Value
- For outstanding international studentsEligibility
- Available for undergraduate and graduate-taught programmesProgrammes
- Results announced approx. 7 weeks after deadlineNotification
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading international university and the most popular choice for international students in Ireland. Each year, UCD offers Global Excellence Scholarships to outstanding international students (classified as non-EU for tuition fees) commencing their studies in September. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate-taught programs, with some exclusions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship?
- The UCD Global Excellence Scholarship is offered to outstanding international students (classified as non-EU for tuition fees) commencing their studies in September. It is available for both undergraduate and graduate-taught programs with some exclusions.
- What does the scholarship cover?
- Scholarships cover 100% or 50% of tuition fees for eligible international students. Students are responsible for all other costs, including living expenses.
- How do I apply for the scholarship?
- To apply, you must first secure an offer of admission to an eligible UCD programme. Scholarship applications should be submitted as early as possible, following the instructions on the UCD Global website.
- What are the scholarship application deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by region and level of study. For example, the deadline for North America Undergraduates is 1 February 2026, and for South Asia Grads, Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan is 28 February 2026.
- When will I be notified about the scholarship results?
- Scholarship results are typically announced approximately seven weeks after each regional deadline, communicated via SISWeb.
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Fees
Tuition (international)Scholarships cover 100% or 50% of tuition fees for eligible international students.
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Scholarship award is for tuition fees only. Students are responsible for all other costs, including living expenses.
How to apply
1. Apply for your ProgrammeSubmit your application for your chosen undergraduate or graduate-taught programme at UCD. Ensure you meet all academic and English language requirements for your programme.
2. Check Programme EligibilityVerify that your intended programme is listed as eligible for the Global Excellence Scholarship. This information is available in the 'Eligible Programmes 2026' document on the UCD Global website.
3. Submit Scholarship ApplicationComplete and submit the scholarship application by the relevant regional deadline. Application instructions are provided in the 'Global Excellence Application Instructions 2026' document.
Scholarships
UCD Global Excellence Scholarships100% and 50% tuition fee
Frequently asked questions
What is the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship?
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The UCD Global Excellence Scholarship is offered to outstanding international students (classified as non-EU for tuition fees) commencing their studies in September. It is available for both undergraduate and graduate-taught programs with some exclusions.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Scholarships cover 100% or 50% of tuition fees for eligible international students. Students are responsible for all other costs, including living expenses.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
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To apply, you must first secure an offer of admission to an eligible UCD programme. Scholarship applications should be submitted as early as possible, following the instructions on the UCD Global website.
What are the scholarship application deadlines?
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Deadlines vary by region and level of study. For example, the deadline for North America Undergraduates is 1 February 2026, and for South Asia Grads, Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan is 28 February 2026.
When will I be notified about the scholarship results?
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Scholarship results are typically announced approximately seven weeks after each regional deadline, communicated via SISWeb.