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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2026 (GOI-IES)

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Ireland
Region
Europe
Institution
Government of Ireland International Education
Administered by
Applicants must first apply directly to an Irish higher education institution.
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2026 (goi-ies)

  • Host country: Ireland
  • Study Level: Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
  • Duration of Scholarship: One year
  • Places available: 60
  • Field of study: Open to all fields
  • Application deadline: 12th March 2026

Financial support and benefits

The Irish Government GOI-IES Scholarship will cover

  • Stipend: Scholars will receive a €10,000 stipend to cover living expenses and other study-related costs.
  • Tuition Waiver: Full tuition and registration fees will be waived by the University.

Duration

  • One-Year Scholarship: The scholarship is awarded for one academic year only.
  • No Extensions: The scholarship cannot be extended beyond the initial one-year period.
  • Single Award: Once you have received funding for one year, you are not eligible to reapply for a second year.

Eligible Universities Under the Goi-ies 2026 Scholarship

  • Atlantic Technological University
  • CCT College
  • Dublin City University
  • Dublin Business School
  • Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
  • Dundalk Institute of Technology
  • Griffith College
  • ICD Business School
  • Independent College
  • Mary Immaculate College
  • Maynooth University
  • Munster Technological University
  • National College of Art and Design
  • National College of Ireland
  • RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • South East Technological University
  • Technological University Dublin
  • Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Cork
  • University College Dublin
  • University of Galway
  • University of Limerick

How to apply For the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2026.

  • Application to Institution: Applicants must first apply directly to an Irish higher education institution.
  • Eligibility Check: The institution will assess the applicant’s eligibility for the chosen course.
  • GOI-IES Eligibility: The chosen course should meet the GOI-IES criteria (master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD, full-time, in-person, minimum one-year duration).
  • Institution Acceptance: The institution must confirm the acceptance of GOI-IES scholars for the specific program.

Please read all the information and the application Guidelines from the official website below.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

8 requirements to review

  • Nationality: Open to all Nationals except Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK citizens.
  • University Offer: Must have received an offer from a university.
  • Program Application: Must apply to a relevant master’s or PhD program at an eligible institution.

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How to apply For the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2026.

  • Application to Institution: Applicants must first apply directly to an Irish higher education institution.
  • Eligibility Check: The institution will assess the applicant’s eligibility for the chosen course.
  • GOI-IES Eligibility: The chosen course should meet the GOI-IES criteria (master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD, full-time, in-person, minimum one-year duration).
  • Institution Acceptance: The institution must confirm the acceptance of GOI-IES scholars for the specific program.
  • Please read all the information and the application Guidelines from the official website below.

Benefits & funding

14 perks included · Fully Funded

  • The Irish Government GOI-IES Scholarship will cover:
  • Stipend: Scholars will receive a €10,000 stipend to cover living expenses and other study-related costs.
  • Tuition Waiver: Full tuition and registration fees will be waived by the University.

Duration

  • One-Year Scholarship: The scholarship is awarded for one academic year only.
  • No Extensions: The scholarship cannot be extended beyond the initial one-year period.
  • Single Award: Once you have received funding for one year, you are not eligible to reapply for a second year.

Eligible Universities Under the Goi-ies 2026 Scholarship

Atlantic Technological University

CCT College

Dublin City University

Dublin Business School

Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Griffith College

ICD Business School

Independent College

Mary Immaculate College

Maynooth University

Munster Technological University

National College of Art and Design

National College of Ireland

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

South East Technological University

Technological University Dublin

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Trinity College Dublin

University College Cork

University College Dublin

University of Galway

University of Limerick

  • Nationality: Open to all Nationals except Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK citizens.
  • University Offer: Must have received an offer from a university.
  • Program Application: Must apply to a relevant master’s or PhD program at an eligible institution.

Read FAQs

How to apply For the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship 2026.

  • Application to Institution: Applicants must first apply directly to an Irish higher education institution.
  • Eligibility Check: The institution will assess the applicant’s eligibility for the chosen course.
  • GOI-IES Eligibility: The chosen course should meet the GOI-IES criteria (master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD, full-time, in-person, minimum one-year duration).
  • Institution Acceptance: The institution must confirm the acceptance of GOI-IES scholars for the specific program.
  • Please read all the information and the application Guidelines from the official website below.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationDec 19, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Ireland · Europe

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