University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland is one of the world's top universities and is the most popular university for international students in Ireland. Each year, UCD offers a number of Global Excellence Scholarships for international students (on non-EU fees) starting their courses in September. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community! You can read full details on the Scholarship and find out more about UCD here.

At UCD, we offer a variety of scholarships specifically for international students. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must hold an offer to study at UCD so it’s important to apply to your chosen UCD programme as early as possible, through the  UCD Application Portal. Once you receive an offer for an eligible programme, you can then apply for the scholarships that interest you.  To explore all the scholarships available for international students, simply scroll down and select your country from the drop-down menu here . You will also find a helpful, step-by-step guide to assist you in the scholarship application process.

Current & EU Students
If you are a current student at UCD or EU Student, you can explore the range of scholarships available on the  UCD Scholarships and Awards page.

Academic

You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Graduate students in the Full Details Tab. Details of graduate scholarships are also published on the Graduate Studies website, and depending on your area of study may also be listed on your School website. Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the (opens in a new window)Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School website. 

Academic

UCD offers academic scholarships on entry as well as an extensive range of scholarships, awards and prizes to students as they continue through their studies.

Ad Astra Academy Academic Scholars

Prospective Students – School Leavers

Ad Astra Academic Scholarships from September 2015 onwards will be awarded on the basis of the academic criteria of 6 higher H1s in the first sitting of the Leaving Cert, as well as an online application. The application will consist of a personal statement and a statement of achievement ‘beyond the classroom’.  Applications will open on 1st February and close on 1st July. Following the release of the CAO offers, shortlisted students will be invited for interview and successful candidates will be notified before the start of the academic year. If a student meets the academic criteria but has not submitted an application they will not be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships may not be deferred. Prospective students who are deferring their university place must reapply for the scholarship the following year. Further details on Ad Astra academic scholarships can be found at http://www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/academic/

Entrance Scholars

UCD recognises the calibre of its incoming high-achieving students with the award of UCD Entrance Scholar. Award to be given to the Leaving Certificate entrant with the highest points score from each school in the Republic of Ireland, provided the score is at least 500 points. Awards will also be made to applicants entering with the highest points score from each of the mainstream EU qualifications, provided the score is at least 500 points Benefits - Recipients are presented with a recognition certificate at a ceremony in Spring each year and their achievements are recorded on their academic transcript.

UCD offers three Sport Scholarship programmes, each designed to support students in achieving excellence both academically and athletically:

1. Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholarship (managed by the UCD Ad Astra Academy)
2. UCD Sport Scholarship
3. Graduate Sport Scholarship

These scholarships are for students who wish to compete and succeed at the highest sporting levels while completing a degree at UCD.

Applications are made entirely online. Links to apply will appear in line with the opening and closing dates for entry listed below. Please note that late applications cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

The UCD Sport Scholarship operates independently of the Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholarship (managed by the UCD Ad Astra Academy). However, applicants to the Ad Astra Elite Sports Programme may choose to have their application transferred to the UCD Sport Scholarship if unsuccessful. This can be done by ticking the relevant consent box on the Ad Astra application form. A separate application is not required in this case.

The Graduate Sport Scholarship is specifically for postgraduate students who continue to compete and succeed at the highest sporting level - both nationally and internationally - while pursuing further study at UCD.

Please see the section links here for more information on each of the three Sport Scholarship programmes offered at UCD.