University College Cork Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
University College Cork (UCC) is one of Ireland's leading research universities, offering a broad range of English-taught Bachelor's degrees in business, science, engineering, law, medicine-related fields, and the humanities. UCC runs Global Excellence scholarships that reduce tuition for high-achieving international students; at undergraduate level these reward strong entry results. For Sri Lankan students leaving school with excellent A/L (or equivalent) results, UCC offers a respected Irish degree, Ireland's well-regarded post-study work visa for graduates, and a vibrant student city, all in English. Scholarship values, the number of awards, and eligible programmes vary by intake, so confirm the current award, eligibility, accreditation, and deadlines with UCC's international office before applying.
Annual undergraduate intake — apply early; scholarship outcomes typically follow your admission and results
University College Cork
University-funded
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Value
Merit Tuition Reduction
Level
Undergraduate
Benefit
Irish Post-Study Work Eligibility
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University College Cork — 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
Merit tuition scholarship for high-achieving international undergraduates at UCC. 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.
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International Applicant
Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications, applying to UCC Bachelor's degrees.
Strong Entry Results
Awards reward high-achieving entrants. Excellent A/L (or equivalent) results improve your chances and the scholarship band.
Admission to a Programme
You must be admitted to a UCC Bachelor's. Confirm which scholarships apply to your specific programme and intake.
English Proficiency
Teaching is in English; typical requirements are around IELTS 6.5. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium qualification may meet this with a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to UCC
Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, and English evidence for your chosen Bachelor's degree.
Scholarship consideration
UCC considers eligible applicants for Global Excellence awards based on results; some programmes may require a separate application.
Accept your offer
Confirm your place and any award; check deadlines for both admission and scholarship steps.
Apply for the Irish student visa
With your offer and proof of funds, apply for the Irish student visa, noting Ireland's post-study work pathway for eligible graduates.
About University College Cork
UCC is a leading Irish research university with a broad English-taught undergraduate portfolio and a lively student city. For Sri Lankan school-leavers with strong results wanting an Irish degree, post-study work options, and merit support, it is an excellent destination.
Research
Leading Irish University
Cork
Vibrant Student City
English
Medium of Instruction
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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Tuition, living costs and the total first-year figure for Ireland, in LKR as well as local currency.
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