
Deadline: 12 March 2026
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026 at University College Dublin (UCD) offers a fully funded opportunity for outstanding international students to pursue postgraduate studies in Ireland. Funded by the Irish government, the scholarship provides full tuition coverage plus a €10,000 living stipend for one academic year.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, UCD is among the Irish higher education institutions awarding scholarships under this prestigious national program, which supports high-achieving non-EU/EEA students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to non-EU and non-EEA international students
- Must be admitted to:
- A one-year full-time taught Master’s program, or
- The first year of a full-time PhD program
- Must hold a valid offer of admission from UCD
- Must be classified as paying non-EU/non-EEA tuition fees
Program Details
- Host Country: Ireland
- Institution: University College Dublin
- Study Level: Master’s and PhD (Postgraduate)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver
- €10,000 living stipend for one year
Deadline
12 March 2026
This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity to study at one of Ireland’s leading universities with full financial support.