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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.

Dublin City University (DCU)

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Value

€2,000-€4,000 tuition reduction/yr

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Level

Undergraduate (full degree)

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Duration

Often applied each year of study

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Basis

Academic merit

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International Fee Status

Open to non-EU international fee-paying undergraduates, including Sri Lankans, holding an offer for an eligible DCU undergraduate course.

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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.

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English Proficiency

You must meet DCU's English-language requirements (IELTS or equivalent). Many Sri Lankan English-medium applicants meet these with standard tests.

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Self-Funding Students

These awards generally target self-funding international students and may not combine with full external sponsorship. Confirm the scheme's terms.

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Eligible Courses

Most undergraduate courses are eligible, though some quota-restricted programmes may differ. Check your specific course's scholarship rules.

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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.