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Scholarships at this university

Biological and Chemical Sciences Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A school-specific excellence scholarship for international students admitted to Postgraduate Taught programmes in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. Directly confirmed on the school's own page.

Award DescriptionEUR 10,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Holds a First Class Honours (1.1) undergraduate degree
  • offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Biological and Chemical Sciences (MSc Agrifood & Sustainability, MSc Biomedical Science, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Climate Change Agriculture & Food Security).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Biological and Chemical Sciences Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

A school-specific merit scholarship automatically awarded to all international students who receive an offer for an eligible Postgraduate Taught programme. Directly confirmed on the school's own page.

Award DescriptionEUR 5,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible Postgraduate Taught programme in the School. Eligible academic scope: Biological and Chemical Sciences (MSc Agrifood & Sustainability, MSc Biomedical Science, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Climate Change Agriculture & Food Security).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarship (J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics)

Open for 2026

An automatic merit scholarship covering up to 50% tuition for high-achieving non-EU students across a wide range of taught Master's programmes in business, economics, finance, and analytics. Directly confirmed on the school's own page.

Award DescriptionUp to 50% tuition fee coverage
CoversTuition
Deadline30-SEP-2026 (MSc International Accounting and Analytics Pathway B); Not fixed yet for other applicants
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • H1 (First Class Honours) or international equivalent in primary degree
  • must accept offer and pay required deposit. Eligible academic scope: Business and Economics (Cairnes School) - includes MSc International Accounting and Analytics (Pathways A & B), MSc Corporate Finance, Master of Accounting, MSc Management and Sustainability, MSc International Management, MSc Human Resource Management, MEconSc International Finance, MSc Fintech, MSc Global Environmental Economics, MSc Health Economics, MSc Information Systems Management, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Cybersecurity Risk Management, MSc Marketing Management, MSc Marketing Practice, MSc Digital Marketing.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered upon accepting offer and paying deposit

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Cairnes School of Business and Economics MBA Scholarship

University Scholarship

A merit scholarship specifically for the University of Galway MBA, including a dedicated mentor from the MBA or University community.

Award DescriptionUp to 50% of tuition fees
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Must have already applied for and accepted a place on the MBA programme before applying for the scholarship. Eligible academic scope: Business (MBA).

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the MBA Programme Administrator (mba@universityofgalway.ie) for the scholarship application process

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

CASSCS Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive scholarship covering the full tuition of the programme, awarded to one outstanding international postgraduate taught student in the College. Directly confirmed on the College's own page.

Award DescriptionFull tuition fee coverage (one award across the college)
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Social Sciences

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic merit/achievement
  • offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies (college-wide, all taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

CASSCS First Class Honours Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic scholarship for all international postgraduate taught students who hold a First Class Honours undergraduate degree. Directly confirmed on the College's own page.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000 scholarship
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Social Sciences

Eligibility

  • First Class Honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
  • offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies (college-wide, all taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

CASSCS Returning Study Abroad and Exchange Scholarship

University Scholarship

A scholarship for international applicants who previously studied abroad at University of Galway (including Summer School), now returning for a postgraduate taught degree. Directly confirmed on the College's own page.

Award DescriptionEUR 1,500 scholarship
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Social Sciences

Eligibility

  • Must have previously studied abroad, or completed an Exchange or Summer School programme, at University of Galway
  • offer holder for an eligible postgraduate taught programme. Eligible academic scope: Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies (college-wide, all taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive excellence scholarship for the highest-achieving international postgraduate taught applicants. NOTE: not independently confirmed on an official page - recommend verifying directly with the College before relying on this figure.

Award Description50% tuition fee scholarship (unconfirmed - see note)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Medicine & Health

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic achievement
  • offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (college-wide, all taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered after programme application

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

A merit-based tuition fee waiver for international students commencing postgraduate taught study in the College. NOTE: figure conflicts with an earlier third-party source that cited EUR 3,000 - this EUR 2,000 figure and the paired Excellence Scholarship below have not been independently confirmed on an official page; recommend verifying directly with the College before relying on either.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000 tuition fee scholarship (unconfirmed - see note)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Medicine & Health

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible taught Master's programme
  • awarded based on academic merit. Eligible academic scope: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (college-wide, all taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered upon programme application

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Elite Sports Scholarship

University Scholarship

A scholarship supporting high-performing student athletes competing at national or international level while undertaking postgraduate (Master's only) study. Confirmed to explicitly cover postgraduate Master's applicants, though some referenced application cycles appear historic - recommend confirming current cycle status.

Award DescriptionValue varies depending on scholarship package (financial award plus performance planning, mentoring, and support services)
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Demonstrated excellence in sport at national/international level
  • National Governing Body recognised by Irish Sport
  • admission to an eligible postgraduate Master's programme. Eligible academic scope: Any Master's discipline (cross-college).

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply online via the University Sports Office's Elite Sport Scholarship application form

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Global Excellence Scholarship (College of Science and Engineering)

University Scholarship

A competitive tuition reduction awarded to one outstanding non-EU applicant per programme who holds a First Class Honours undergraduate degree, for Schools within the College not covered by a more specific school-level scholarship.

Award DescriptionEUR 10,000 per year (up to EUR 40,000 total for some 4-year denominated programmes)
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • First Class Honours (1.1) or equivalent international undergraduate degree
  • automatically considered. Eligible academic scope: College of Science and Engineering - general/fallback for Schools not separately listed.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered upon receiving a programme offer

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Global Merit Scholarship (College of Science and Engineering)

University Scholarship

An automatic tuition reduction for all successful non-EU applicants, for Schools within the College not covered by a more specific school-level scholarship below.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000-EUR 5,000 (varies by specific programme)
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Successful applicant/offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: College of Science and Engineering - general/fallback for Schools not separately listed.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered upon receiving a programme offer

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Computer Science Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive excellence scholarship for the highest-ranked international applicants. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 10,000 tuition fee reduction (reportedly up to three awards per programme - unverified)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Computer Science & IT

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic merit. Eligible academic scope: Computer Science (eligible taught Master's programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Computer Science Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic merit scholarship for international students admitted to eligible taught Master's programmes in Computer Science. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000-EUR 5,000 tuition fee reduction (programme-specific)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Computer Science & IT

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Computer Science (MSc Computer Science - Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive Cybersecurity
  • MSc/HDip Software Design & Development).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Engineering Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive excellence scholarship for top international applicants. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 10,000 tuition fee reduction (reportedly one award across programmes - unverified)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic merit. Eligible academic scope: Engineering (eligible ME/MSc programmes).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Engineering Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic merit scholarship for international students admitted to eligible taught Master's programmes in Engineering. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Engineering & Technology

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Engineering (ME/MSc programmes including Biomedical, Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Energy Systems, Mechanical, Medical Electronics & Digital Health, Wind Energy, Intelligent Robotics, Construction Innovation).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Law Global Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive tuition scholarship providing up to 50% of programme tuition fees to high-achieving students in the School of Law. Directly confirmed via the College's official Global Scholarships page.

Award DescriptionUp to 50% of programme tuition fee
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic record
  • offer holder for an eligible School of Law taught postgraduate programme. Eligible academic scope: Law (all taught LLM programmes - LLM General, Gender and Human Rights, Transitional Justice, Criminology/Criminal Justice/Human Rights, International and Comparative Business Law, International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights, International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy, Law and Digital Innovation, Peace Operations/Humanitarian Law/Conflict).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered upon programme application

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

A competitive excellence scholarship. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 10,000 tuition fee reduction (reportedly one award across programmes - unverified)
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Outstanding academic merit. Eligible academic scope: Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic merit scholarship for international students admitted to eligible taught Master's programmes. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 2,000 tuition fee reduction
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (MSc Genomics Data Science, MSc Biomedical Genomics, MSc Health Data Science).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

School of Natural Sciences Merit Scholarship

University Scholarship

An automatic merit scholarship for international students admitted to eligible taught Master's programmes. NOT independently verified against an official page - sourced from a third party; treat exact figures with some caution.

Award DescriptionEUR 5,000 (Environmental Leadership, Marine & Freshwater Resources, Sustainable Environments); EUR 2,000 (Medical Physics, Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety)
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot Given
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate
Field of study
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Eligibility

  • Offer holder for an eligible programme. Eligible academic scope: Natural Sciences (MSc Environmental Leadership, Marine & Freshwater Resources: Management, Sustainable Environments, Medical Physics, Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety).

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate application - automatically considered

Application opens on University of Galway's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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