The Government
of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) is a prestigious fully
funded program supported by the Government of Ireland and awarded through Irish
higher education institutions including University College Dublin. The
scholarship supports outstanding non-EU/EEA students pursuing postgraduate
studies in Ireland for the 2026–2027 academic year. A total of 60 scholarships
are awarded annually across Irish institutions.
This opportunity
covers full tuition and provides a €10,000 living stipend for one academic
year.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
·
Be from a non-EU/EEA country
·
Have an active offer of admission from
University College Dublin
·
Be enrolling in either:
o A
one-year full-time taught Master’s program, or
o The
first year of a full-time PhD program
·
Be classified as a non-EU/non-EEA tuition fee
payer
·
Meet the academic and admission requirements of
the chosen program
Benefits
·
Full tuition fee waiver
·
€10,000 living stipend for one year
·
Internationally recognized Irish government
scholarship
·
Opportunity to study in one of Europe’s leading
education systems
Deadline
How to Apply
1.
Apply for and secure admission to an eligible
Master’s or PhD program at University College Dublin.
2.
Ensure you receive an official offer letter.
3.
Submit the scholarship application through the
official Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship online
portal.
4.
Follow all required documentation and submission
guidelines before the deadline.
Applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply early and prepare all supporting documents in
advance to increase competitiveness.
