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Application requirement details:Contact the university
Study level you are applying for:Foundation
University College Dublin (UCD) and Dublin International Study Centre (ISC) are offering joint scholarships of up to €20,000 to international students.* The scholarship is available towards your tuition at the International Study Centre, as well as for your chosen progression degree at UCD.
Business, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities:
International Foundation Year at Dublin ISC 3-term course - €2,000 with 2 weeks to accept/confirm Undergraduate degree at UCD 3-year courses - €2,000 each academic year Undergraduate degree at UCD 4-year courses - €2,000 each academic year.
Engineering and Sciences:
International Foundation Year at Dublin ISC 3-term course - €4,000 with 2 weeks to accept/confirm Undergraduate degree at UCD 3-year courses - €4,000 each academic year Undergraduate degree at UCD 4-year courses - €4,000 each academic year.
Am I eligible for the joint scholarship?
All self-funded students are eligible for the joint scholarship, excluding those who are progressing to degrees in Biomedical Science, Health & Life Sciences, and Radiology. Sponsored students are not eligible for these scholarships. To be eligible, you must:
- Scholarships are valid for 2026/27 academic year programmes at the International Study Centre.
- If students are offered with a scholarship for the International Study Centre programme, students need to confirm or conditionally confirm their place within two weeks.
- Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum amount will not always be available, and students are not eligible for multiple scholarships.
- If you're applying directly via our website, please ensure you select the following option "Self or family funded and seeking a partial scholarship from you.
