his is an exciting opportunity for students from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to benefit from studying for an MBA in one of Europe's leading Business Schools. A special scholarship programme has been created for talented applicants from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan who wish to join our full-time programme in late August 2026.
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has created three new scholarships for its full-time MBA programme to support citizens from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan who want to study at our School. Fifty-percent of the globally ranked full-time MBA programme's tuition cost will be covered for four qualified applicants. Successful candidates will be selected on merit, paired with a holistic review of their MBA application. The scholarship will be awarded to candidates deemed to be the highest calibre by the MBA Admissions Committee. The programme begins in September 2026.
We are seeking applicants who meet the following requirements:
- Candidates can demonstrate a coherent narrative outlining how they will use their MBA qualification to become a global business leader and support the relationship between Ireland and China.
- Minimum 3 year's work experience excluding summer placements.
- Has received an offer of a place as a full-time MBA Student at the UCD Smurfit School. (Part-time programmes are not eligible),
- Students who have successfully completed an undergraduate program.
- Have achieved the EA or GMAT Score required for the FT MBA.
- Chinese Citizen.
- Available to commit to a Full-Time Programme for 12 months, starting late August 2026.
- Be prepared to engage with events, marketing or social media as an ambassador for UCD Smurfit Business School.
