University of Galway 2023-2024 International Scholarships, Ireland

University of Galway is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. To this end, we offer a range of merit-based scholarships to students from a number of non-EU countries, in line with our strategic international priorities. For international students commencing study at University of Galway they are a number of different scholarships on offer. 

Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 

Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 

Other External Funding Sources for International Students

• Table of Content
• About University of Galway
• University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 
• Aim and Benefits of University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 
• Requirements for University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate)  Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 
• Application Deadline
• University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 
• Aim and Benefits of University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 
• University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships  Courses
• Requirements for University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships  Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Galway

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• Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 
• Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 

University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 

Aim and Benefits of University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 

University of Galway is delighted to offer a Global Achievement Scholarship to eligible applicants, providing a €2,000 reduction in tuition fees for their first year of undergraduate study. There is no need to apply separately for this scholarship, as all eligible candidates will be automatically considered based on their academic results and personal statement.

Requirements for University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate)  Qualification

To qualify for this scholarship, successful candidates must be:

• assessed as international for fees purposes
• self-funded (ie not be receiving funding from any other external sources such as government or employer sponsorship)

and have:

• met the conditions outlined in your full-time undergraduate course offer letter
• have secured a place for full-time study at the University of Galway on an eligible programme starting in September 2023.

Please note that eligible programmes for this scholarship are limited to bachelor's degrees offered by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, the College of Business, Public Policy and Law, and Shannon College.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Galway Global Achievement Scholarship (Undergraduate) 

If you are selected to receive this scholarship, a letter confirming your award will be sent to you.

Application Deadline

University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 

Aim and Benefits of University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships 

• J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway is offering Merit Scholarships across their suite of Business Taught Master's programmes.  
• For international applicants, one merit scholarship is available per programme, awarded up to 50% of the tuition fees, for the majority of courses.  

University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships  Courses

• Business

Requirements for University of Galway Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships  Qualification

• To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have achieved a H1 (or international equivalent) in their primary degree. There is no application form to be completed as part of this process. 
• Eligible students who had accepted their offer and paid their deposit before 1st May 2023 will be automatically considered by the review team.
• Scholarships will be awarded on a highly competitive basis. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details visit: University of Galway website.