DCU International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Dublin City University (DCU) offers merit-based undergraduate scholarships that reduce annual tuition for strong international students, including those from Sri Lanka. DCU is a young, enterprise-focused university known for business, computing, communications, and education, and its international undergraduate awards reward applicants with strong entry qualifications. For Sri Lankan A/L students, a DCU scholarship makes an English-medium Irish degree more affordable, and Ireland's two-year post-study Stay Back visa for graduates lets you remain to gain work experience after finishing. Awards typically apply each year of study, so the value compounds across a multi-year degree, subject to maintaining good academic standing.
Annual cycle — tied to undergraduate admission for the September intake; apply after receiving an offer
Dublin City University (DCU)
University-funded
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Value
€2,000-€4,000 tuition reduction/yr
Level
Undergraduate (full degree)
Duration
Often applied each year of study
Basis
Academic merit
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Dublin City University (DCU) — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
€2,000-€4,000 Tuition Reduction (per year). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Fee Status
Open to non-EU international fee-paying undergraduates, including Sri Lankans, holding an offer for an eligible DCU undergraduate course.
Strong Entry Results
Competitive A/L results (or equivalent qualifications DCU recognises). Awards are merit-based, so higher grades improve your chances and award tier.
English Proficiency
You must meet DCU's English-language requirements (IELTS or equivalent). Many Sri Lankan English-medium applicants meet these with standard tests.
Self-Funding Students
These awards generally target self-funding international students and may not combine with full external sponsorship. Confirm the scheme's terms.
Eligible Courses
Most undergraduate courses are eligible, though some quota-restricted programmes may differ. Check your specific course's scholarship rules.
account_tree Application Process
Apply and get an offer
Apply to your chosen DCU undergraduate course and secure an offer. Scholarship consideration follows from holding an eligible offer.
Submit the scholarship application
Complete the international undergraduate scholarship application (where required) by the published deadline, providing your offer and academic results.
Assessment
DCU assesses applications on academic merit against the available budget. Some awards are automatic on meeting grade thresholds; others are competitive.
Award and enrolment
Successful applicants receive confirmation of a tuition reduction, applied to their fees on enrolment. Maintain good standing to retain a renewable award.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a research-intensive, enterprise-focused university on the north side of Dublin, recognised for innovation, employability, and strong industry links. Ireland's English-medium degrees, EU recognition, and two-year post-study Stay Back visa make DCU an appealing destination for Sri Lankan undergraduates.
2 Years
Post-Study Stay Back Visa
English
Medium of Instruction
Merit
Scholarship Basis
Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Work out your real number
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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