The University College Dublin (UCD) is inviting applications from outstanding international students for its 2026/27 Global Excellence Scholarship Programme to study in Ireland.
The UCD Global Excellence Scholarships are funded by UCD International and are designed to attract high-achieving students to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes while encouraging early applications from exceptional candidates across the globe.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Ireland
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UCD Global Excellence Scholarship Programme is offered annually to non-EU international students commencing their studies at University College Dublin in September. As one of the world’s leading universities and the most popular destination for international students in Ireland, UCD awards a limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships each year to academically outstanding candidates.
The scholarship supports students paying non-EU tuition fees and is aimed at recognizing academic excellence while enhancing global diversity within the university community.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be non-EU international students
- Have completed secondary school or undergraduate studies, depending on the level of entry
- Have applied or be in the process of applying to University College Dublin
- Be self-funded and classified as non-EU for tuition fee and application purposes
- Possess strong academic records
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship will receive one of the following awards:
- 100% Global Excellence Tuition Fee Scholarship
- 50% Global Excellence Tuition Fee Scholarship
How to Apply
To apply for the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official UCD scholarship webpage
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or master’s programme
- Proceed to submit an application for the Global Excellence Scholarship
- Ensure your application status shows Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept, or Conditional Accept, as only applicants with these statuses are eligible to apply
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