UCD Global Excellence Scholarship
University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland's largest university and ranked in the global top 200 (QS), offers Global Excellence Scholarships providing 50–100% tuition waivers for non-EU/EEA international students. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Consideration is often automatic during the admission process.
Host University
University College DublinQuick info
Application status
Closed · opens Jan 2027Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- 50–100% tuition fee waivers
- Value depends on academic excellence and programme
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Non-EU/EEA international students
- - Outstanding academic record
- - Must apply for admission to UCD
- - Scholarship consideration is automatic for many programmes during admission
- - UCD is Ireland's largest university and ranked in the global top 200 (QS)
Who can apply
Outstanding non-EU/EEA international students applying to UCD at undergraduate or postgraduate level. UCD is Ireland's largest university and a global top 200 institution.
Fields of study
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Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Apply for admission to UCD through the UCD application portal
- 2Step 2: Many scholarships are automatically considered during admission review
- 3Step 2: Some scholarships may require a separate application
- 4Step 3: Submit strong academic transcripts and personal statement
- 5Step 4: Scholarship decision typically communicated with or after admission offer
Provider
University College Dublin (UCD)
Ireland
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