The University College Dublin (UCD) Global Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards offered annually to outstanding international students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs at UCD in Ireland.
Funded by UCD International, this scholarship program is designed to attract high-achieving students from around the world and encourage early applications to study at one of Europe’s leading universities.
In this guide, we provide simple and detailed information on eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for the 2026 UCD Global Excellence Scholarship.
UCD Global Excellence Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Ireland
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Study Destination: Europe
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Institution: University College Dublin (UCD)
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Category: Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Masters Scholarships
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Eligible Countries: All Countries
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded | Partially Funded
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Deadline: March 31, 2026
About the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship
Applications for the 2026/2027 UCD Global Excellence Scholarships are currently open.
University College Dublin is one of the top-ranked universities globally and the most popular university among international students in Ireland. Each year, UCD awards a limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships to non-EU international students who are commencing their studies in September.
The scholarship supports academically excellent students by reducing tuition costs and enhancing access to world-class education.
Scholarship Duration and Benefits
Successful applicants will receive one of the following awards:
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100% Global Excellence Tuition Fee Scholarship
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50% Global Excellence Tuition Fee Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a non-EU international student
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Have completed the required previous academic qualification
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Apply for an eligible undergraduate or master’s program at UCD
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Be self-funding and classified as non-EU for tuition purposes
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Possess an excellent academic record
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Hold an offer, conditional offer, accept, or conditional accept status from UCD
How To Apply for UCD Global Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
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Visit the official UCD Global Excellence Scholarship webpage
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Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or master’s program at UCD
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Once an offer is received, proceed to apply for the Global Excellence Scholarship
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Ensure your application status is Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept, or Conditional Accept
Application Deadline
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March 31, 2026
