Partial funding · Study in Ireland
DCU International Scholarships
Fee reductions varying by faculty and level, typically several thousand euro
- Funder
- Dublin City University
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
DCU groups its international funding into faculty-level awards, with the Faculty of Science and Health and the Business School both running dedicated non-EU scholarships applied directly to your fee account.
The awards are automatic for eligible applicants rather than competitive, which makes them one of the more predictable ways to reduce Irish tuition — useful for budgeting rather than hoping.
🗓️ Deadline
Most awards are assessed automatically on acceptance of an offer
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU applicant holding an offer for an eligible DCU programme
- Award amounts differ between undergraduate and postgraduate entry
- Restricted to programmes in participating faculties
- Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU
- Applied as a fee reduction rather than a cash payment
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible DCU programme and receive an offer
- Check whether your specific course sits within a participating faculty
- Most awards need no separate application and are applied on acceptance
- Confirm the current-year amount with DCU before budgeting against it
- Ask about country-specific awards, which DCU also operates
Studying in Ireland
An English-speaking EU country with a booming tech economy and a generous stay-back option. Post-study work: Up to 24 months (master's).
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DCU International Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the DCU International Scholarships cover?
Fee reductions varying by faculty and level, typically several thousand euro. DCU groups its international funding into faculty-level awards, with the Faculty of Science and Health and the Business School both running dedicated non-EU scholarships applied directly to your fee account.
Who is eligible for the DCU International Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Non-EU applicant holding an offer for an eligible DCU programme; Award amounts differ between undergraduate and postgraduate entry; Restricted to programmes in participating faculties; Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU; Applied as a fee reduction rather than a cash payment. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the DCU International Scholarships deadline?
Most awards are assessed automatically on acceptance of an offer. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.