Partial funding · Study in Ireland
UCC International Scholarships
College-specific awards, commonly between €2,000 and €10,000 off tuition, with a small number of larger merit awards
- Funder
- University College Cork
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
UCC awards around a thousand scholarships and bursaries a year across all faculties, with dedicated international scholarship schemes in the colleges of Business and Law, Science, Engineering and Food Science, and Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
Awards are modest individually but they stack against Ireland's non-EU fees, and UCC also hosts recipients of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships.
🗓️ Deadline
Deadlines vary by college and award — most fall between March and June
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU fee status at UCC
- Holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme
- A strong academic record — thresholds are set per college
- Some awards are restricted to specific programmes or regions, so check each listing
- Open to applicants of any nationality unless a specific award states otherwise
How to apply
- Apply for admission to a UCC programme first
- Browse the international scholarships table and note the awards you qualify for
- Submit each scholarship application separately by its own deadline
- Provide transcripts, a personal statement and references as required
- Contact scholarships@ucc.ie if an award's eligibility wording is unclear
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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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Higher Education Authority, Ireland
€10,000 stipend for one year plus a full tuition fee waiver
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (Research Ireland)
Research Ireland (formerly Irish Research Council)
A stipend of about €25,000 a year plus fees up to €5,750 and a research expenses allowance, for up to four years
UCC International Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the UCC International Scholarships cover?
College-specific awards, commonly between €2,000 and €10,000 off tuition, with a small number of larger merit awards. UCC awards around a thousand scholarships and bursaries a year across all faculties, with dedicated international scholarship schemes in the colleges of Business and Law, Science, Engineering and Food Science, and Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
Who is eligible for the UCC International Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Non-EU fee status at UCC; Holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme; A strong academic record — thresholds are set per college; Some awards are restricted to specific programmes or regions, so check each listing; Open to applicants of any nationality unless a specific award states otherwise. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UCC International Scholarships deadline?
Deadlines vary by college and award — most fall between March and June. 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.