The UCD Global excellence scholarships are prestigious awards offered by University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland to outstanding international students. The scholarships support students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees by covering a significant portion of tuition fees, helping to make studying in Ireland more accessible.
University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland’s top-ranked universities and a leading global institution known for academic excellence and research. It attracts students from around the world and offers a wide range of programmes across various disciplines.
Scholarship benefits
Selected students will receive:
- 100% or 50% tuition fee coverage
- Opportunity to study at a top international university
- Access to academic and career development opportunities
- Global exposure and networking opportunities
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements:
- Be an international (non-EU) student
- Have applied for or received an offer to study at UCD
- Have strong academic performance
- Be classified as a self-funded student
How to apply
To apply for the UCD Global excellence scholarships, applicants must first apply for admission to an eligible programme at UCD. Only after receiving an offer (or conditional offer), applicants can proceed to complete the scholarship application through the official UCD portal.
Application deadline
Application deadline is on March 31st, 2026.
Visit the UCD Global excellence scholarships website for more details.