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Ireland Open for September 2026 entry — Master's applications and scholarship assessment run through spring/summer 2026

Maynooth University International Merit Scholarship

Maynooth University, just outside Dublin, offers International Merit Scholarships to talented Master's applicants, typically worth €2,000-€5,000 (around LKR 800,000-2 million) as a tuition reduction on its taught postgraduate programmes. Maynooth is a fast-rising Irish university known for the social sciences, computer science and data science, business, and the humanities, set on a striking campus that blends a historic quadrangle with modern facilities. For a Sri Lankan graduate it offers an English-taught Master's at a generally lower living-cost location than central Dublin, plus Ireland's 2-year post-study graduate work visa. The award is partial, so plan for the remaining tuition plus living costs. We help you target the strongest programme fit and build a realistic LKR funding plan.

Maynooth University

University-funded

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Value

€2,000-€5,000 (LKR 0.8-2M)

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Duration

1-Year Taught Master's

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After Study

2-Year Irish Graduate Visa

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Apply to a Maynooth Master's

You must apply to (or be admitted to) a taught Master's at Maynooth University for September 2026 entry. Sri Lankan applicants need a relevant Bachelor's; a first-class or strong upper-second profile is competitive for merit awards.

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Merit-Based Reduction

Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and application strength. Strong grades and a clear programme fit improve your award level. Check whether your programme assesses automatically or needs a separate form.

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International (Non-EU) Student

Aimed at international (non-EU) fee-paying students, including Sri Lankan citizens. There is no nationality restriction beyond international fee status.

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English Proficiency

Teaching is in English; you'll need IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium undergraduate degree usually qualify via MOI waiver where Maynooth accepts it.

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Apply to the Master's programme

Submit your Maynooth application with transcripts (certified translation), degree certificate, motivation/personal statement, references, and proof of English, via the international admissions route.

Scholarship consideration

Confirm whether your programme assesses merit automatically or requires a scholarship application, and submit any required materials by the deadline.

Offer with award

Maynooth confirms any merit reduction in your offer letter. Review the net cost before accepting.

Accept and apply for an Irish study visa

Accept your place, then apply for the Irish (Type D) study visa with proof of funds. Ireland's graduate visa lets you stay and work after you finish.

Why Maynooth University?

Maynooth is a rising Irish university with strengths in the social sciences, computer and data science, business, and the humanities, on a campus combining a historic quadrangle with modern facilities near Dublin. A merit reduction, a comparatively affordable location, and Ireland's 2-year graduate work visa make a Maynooth Master's an attractive English-medium EU route for a Sri Lankan graduate.