UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
About this scholarship
University College Dublin (UCD), one of Ireland’s leading universities, offers Global Excellence Scholarships to support outstanding non-EU international students on eligible undergraduate and taught graduate programmes. The awards provide substantial tuition reductions, with a dedicated earlier deadline for the Pakistan region, recognising academic excellence and supporting strong international students choosing UCD.
The award is a 50 or 100 percent tuition fee scholarship for a limited number of outstanding international students, applied across the duration of the programme subject to continuous enrolment. A separate International Student Scholarship is assessed automatically at the point of offer. Scholars study in Dublin, a major European hub for global employers, with recognition as a Global Excellence Scholar.
Eligibility is for students classified as non-EU for tuition fee purposes and self-funding, who hold an offer or conditional offer for an eligible UCD programme, with a strong academic record and a holistic scholarship application; Smurfit Business School, clinical, online, part-time, January-start, off-shore, and foundation pathway programmes are excluded, and the award cannot be combined with other UCD tuition scholarships. You apply for an eligible UCD programme and obtain an offer, then submit the separate Global Excellence Scholarship application via SISWeb by your regional deadline (earlier for Pakistan). For non-EU students aiming at Ireland, it is a significant tuition award.
Eligibility
- Classified as non-EU for tuition fee purposes and self-funding.
- Hold an offer or conditional offer for an eligible UCD programme.
- Strong academic record and a holistic scholarship application.
- Excludes Smurfit Business School, clinical, online, part-time, January-start, off-shore, and foundation pathway programmes.
- Cannot be combined with other UCD tuition scholarships.
Benefits & Coverage
- 50 or 100 percent of tuition fees covered.
- Dedicated earlier deadline for the Pakistan region.
- Study in Dublin, a major European hub for global employers.
- Recognition as a Global Excellence Scholar.
Required Documents
- An offer or conditional offer for an eligible UCD programme.
- The Global Excellence Scholarship application via SISWeb.
- Academic transcripts and qualifications.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
How to Apply
- Apply for an eligible UCD programme and obtain an offer.
- Submit the separate Global Excellence Scholarship application via SISWeb.
- Meet your regional deadline (earlier for the Pakistan region); results follow about seven weeks after the deadline (confirm the current cycle).
Frequently asked questions
Is UCD Global Excellence Scholarships fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: 50% or 100% tuition fee scholarship; For eligible undergraduate and taught graduate programmes.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does UCD Global Excellence Scholarships cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's & Master's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 28, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Classified as non-EU for tuition fee purposes and self-funding; Hold an offer or conditional offer for an eligible UCD programme; Strong academic record and a holistic scholarship application; Excludes Smurfit Business School, clinical, online, part-time, January-start, off-shor… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
