University College Cork International Merit Scholarships

Amount

Varies by college and award (e.g. EUR 5,000/year Business & Law undergraduate; 20% tuition for CACSSS taught master's; 25% returning-student postgraduate discount)

Deadline

Annual for 2026/27 entry; most awards are automatic on academic results, assessed at offer or acceptance

Host countries

Ireland

Fields

Any field

Non-EU international students Academic Requirements These are merit-based awards, so your academic record is what matters most. Each college sets its own threshold, and stronger results improve your chances. There is no single published GPA cut-off that applies across all colleges, so check the specific scholarship listing for your programme. Nationality Requirements The scholarships are for non-EU international students who pay international tuition fees. EU students are not eligible for these particular merit awards.

• A reduction in non-EU tuition fees, applied either as a fixed amount or a percentage depending on the award.
• A flat annual award (for example EUR 5,000 per year for eligible Business and Law international undergraduates).
• A percentage tuition reduction (for example 20% of tuition for eligible CACSSS taught master's students).
• A 25% fee discount for returning international postgraduate students in CACSSS.
• College and programme-specific merit awards across SEFS, Business and Law, and CACSSS.
• These awards apply to tuition. They generally do not cover living costs, travel, accommodation or health insurance, so plan to fund those separately.

Annual for 2026/27 entry; most awards are automatic on academic results, assessed at offer or acceptance