- Partial (merit-based)Funding type
- Trinity College DublinHost institution
- ~€5,000–€18,000Fee reduction
- Non-EU studentsEligibility
- Taught master’sStudy level
- With admissionApplication
At a glance
partial
Funding
€18k
Max amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Non-EU countries
Country
Trinity College Dublin
Provider
Trinity College Dublin (TCD), founded in 1592 and Ireland's highest-ranked university, offers Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships to attract high-achieving non-EU students to its taught master's programmes. The awards are part of Trinity's strategy to build an internationally diverse postgraduate community. The scholarships are merit-based and partial: they provide a reduction in tuition fees, commonly ranging from around €5,000 up to about €18,000 depending on the award and programme, rather than full funding. The number and value of awards vary by year and faculty, and students cover the remaining tuition and living costs themselves. Applicants apply for the scholarship in connection with their master's admission to TCD, by the relevant deadline (commonly around late March, though it varies by course and round). Because the awards are administered centrally and by faculties, applicants should check the specific terms for their chosen programme.
What's covered
- Tuition reduction — A partial fee reduction, commonly ~€5,000 up to ~€18,000 depending on the award and programme.
- Partial funding — It reduces tuition; you cover the remaining tuition and living costs.
- Faculty-set value — The exact value and number of awards are set by year and faculty.
How to apply
Apply for your TCD master's and the Global Excellence Scholarship in connection, by the relevant deadline; check your programme's specific scholarship terms.
- Choose an eligible master's — Select a TCD taught master's programme and check it offers the Global Excellence Scholarship.
- Note the deadline — Find the scholarship deadline (commonly ~late March), which may vary by course/round.
- Apply for admission — Submit your TCD master's admission application.
- Apply for the scholarship — Complete the scholarship application/expression of interest as instructed.
- Selection — Trinity/faculty selects recipients on academic merit.
- Award — Selected students receive a partial fee reduction for their master's.
Eligibility
Fee statusA non-EU student liable for the non-EU tuition fee.
ProgrammeApplying for an eligible taught master's programme at Trinity College Dublin.
MeritA strong academic record — the awards are merit-based.
AdmissionApplying for (or holding an offer for) the master's programme.
Programme rulesMeet any additional criteria set for the specific scholarship/programme.
Awards are partial fee reductions, administered centrally and by faculties. Apply for the scholarship in connection with your master's admission, by the relevant deadline (commonly ~late March).
Eligible countries
Non-EU countries
Deadlines
2027 master's entry2027-03-31
Selection
Trinity awards Global Excellence Scholarships on academic merit, administered centrally and by faculties. Because value and numbers vary by year and programme, both the bar and the size of the fee reduction differ — check your chosen programme's scholarship page.
Verified sources
About the provider
Trinity College Dublin (TCD), founded in 1592, is Ireland's oldest and highest-ranked university. It offers Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships to attract talented non-EU students to its taught master's programmes and to build a diverse international postgraduate community.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Trinity Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship?
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A merit-based partial scholarship from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) for high-achieving non-EU students in eligible taught master's programmes, providing a reduction in tuition fees.
How much is it worth?
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It is partial and varies — commonly from around €5,000 up to about €18,000 in fee reduction, depending on the award and programme. It is not full funding.
Who is eligible?
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High-achieving non-EU students liable for the non-EU tuition fee who are applying for an eligible TCD taught master's programme and meet the scholarship criteria.
Is it full funding?
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No — it is a partial fee reduction. You cover the remaining tuition and your living costs, so plan additional funds.
How do I apply?
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Apply for your TCD master's admission and the Global Excellence Scholarship in connection, by the relevant deadline; follow your programme's scholarship instructions.
When is the deadline?
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Commonly around ~late March, though it varies by course and round. Check your chosen master's programme's scholarship page for the exact date.
Is it only for master's students?
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The Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship is primarily for taught master's students; research students should look at TCD's separate research funding and studentships.
How competitive is it?
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Competitive and merit-based — faculties have limited awards, so a strong academic record improves your chances.
Which programmes offer it?
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Eligible taught master's programmes across TCD faculties. Because availability and value vary, confirm on your specific programme's scholarship page.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
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Usually you apply for the scholarship in connection with admission (a form or expression of interest); check your programme's exact process.
Can I combine it with other funding?
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Depending on TCD's rules, it may be combined with other support; confirm with the university, and budget for the costs the partial award does not cover.
What ranking is Trinity College Dublin?
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Trinity is Ireland's highest-ranked university and features among the top universities internationally, which is part of the appeal of its Global Excellence Scholarships.