UCD Global Undergraduate Scholarship
University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland's largest university and a leading global research institution on the green Belfield campus south of Dublin. Its UCD Global undergraduate scholarships are merit-based partial fee reductions for high-achieving non-EU first-year students; values commonly fall in the EUR 2,000–5,000 range off tuition (some named or regional awards are larger), so treat this as a partial tuition discount rather than full funding. Awards recognise strong secondary results and are competitive. For Sri Lankan school-leavers, UCD is a respected, English-medium route into Ireland with a strong post-study work pathway: a competitive profile is typically three good A/L passes (commonly all A/B grades) in subjects relevant to the chosen degree, or a strong IB/Cambridge record. Confirm the exact award value, eligible programmes, and application route on the UCD Global scholarships page, as amounts and availability change each year.
September 2026 intake: undergraduate scholarship consideration typically tied to early admission applications — confirm dates on ucd.ie/global
University College Dublin
University-funded
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Value
~EUR 2,000–5,000 fee reduction
Stage
First-year undergraduate entry
Basis
Merit — strong secondary results
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University College Dublin — 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
Partial fee reduction — commonly EUR 2,000–5,000 (varies). 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
Non-EU Fee Status
The award is for non-EU students liable for international undergraduate tuition. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. EU/EEA students are not the target of this scheme.
Strong Secondary Results
Awards recognise high achievement. A competitive Sri Lankan profile is typically three good A/L passes (commonly A/B grades) in subjects relevant to the degree, or a strong IB/Cambridge result. Higher results improve both admission and scholarship chances.
Admission to a UCD Bachelor's
You must apply for and be admitted to an eligible UCD undergraduate programme. Some specific degrees (e.g. medicine) and pathways may have separate or excluded scholarship rules — check the eligible list.
English Proficiency
Typically IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium schooling may qualify via an MOI letter or strong O/L English — confirm acceptance with UCD admissions.
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Apply for admission to UCD
Submit your undergraduate application via the UCD international applications portal with transcripts, A/L results, and English evidence. Apply early — scholarship consideration is often linked to timely applications.
Scholarship consideration
Many UCD Global undergraduate awards are assessed automatically from your admission application based on results; some require a short separate application. Confirm the route for your programme on the UCD Global page.
Receive offer with scholarship terms
Your admission package states any fee reduction, net tuition, and conditions. Review these for your study-visa funding plan.
Accept and apply for the Irish study visa
Accept your place and scholarship, then apply for the Irish 'D' study visa, showing your offer, fee evidence, and the required financial means. Start at least 8–12 weeks ahead.
Why University College Dublin?
UCD is Ireland's largest and one of its most international universities, strong across business, engineering, computing, agriculture, and the sciences, with a large international student community on a self-contained campus. Ireland's English-medium degrees and post-study work options are major draws for Sri Lankan students.
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