University of Galway College of Business Postgraduate Scholarship
The University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway) is a long-established Irish public university on the west coast, and its J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics offers taught Master's programmes in management, finance, marketing, analytics, and international business. The university provides merit-based postgraduate scholarships that reduce tuition for strong international applicants, including within its business school. For Sri Lankan graduates, Galway offers a recognised Irish degree, Ireland's attractive post-study work visa, and a friendly, lower-cost city compared with Dublin, all in English. Scholarship values, eligible programmes, and competition vary by intake, so confirm the current award, eligibility, accreditation, and deadlines with the University of Galway's international and business-school admissions before applying.
Annual postgraduate intakes with rolling rounds — apply early for the strongest merit consideration
University of Galway
University-funded
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Value
Merit Tuition Reduction
Level
Business & Management Master's
Benefit
Irish Post-Study Work Eligibility
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Galway — 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 international students on Galway's business and management Master's. 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 Applicant
Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications, applying to Galway business Master's programmes.
Academic Merit
Scholarships are merit-based on your Bachelor's record. A strong, relevant degree improves the band offered.
Admission to a Programme
You must be admitted to a University of Galway business/management Master's. Confirm which scholarships apply to your specific programme.
English Proficiency
Teaching is in English; typical requirements are around IELTS 6.5. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium degree can usually evidence English with a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to the University of Galway
Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, references, and English evidence for your chosen Master's.
Merit assessment
Admissions reviews your record for the merit scholarship, normally confirmed in or alongside your offer.
Accept your offer
Confirm your place and award; check any separate scholarship application or deadline that applies.
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 the University of Galway
The University of Galway is a respected Irish public university with a well-regarded business school and a lower cost of living than Dublin. For Sri Lankan graduates wanting an Irish business Master's with post-study work options and merit support, it is an attractive choice.
Public
Irish University
Galway
West-Coast City
English
Medium of Instruction
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