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Scholarships and Living Costs

Financial Planning for Your Studies

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Funding your Studies

Scholarships

Some of the most important information for an international student planning to study abroad is around funding and scholarships. UCD offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the UCD Global Excellence Scholarship.

For those seeking to apply for a scholarship, we strongly recommend that you apply to your programme of study as early as possible because decisions on applications can take longer than usual during peak competition windows. 

There are both full and partial scholarships available for students on non-EU fees. We encourage you to explore and apply for the student scholarship that's right for you.

Living Costs

The cost of living is a very important consideration for an international student. We hope the information at the link below will answer a lot of your questions on the cost of living in Ireland. You can use this information to help you plan ahead and budget for your time at UCD. 

North American Loans

We also have detailed information for North American students who may plan on pursuing loans. Visit the following link to find out more information about North American Loans.

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For me, the best thing about UCD is that it stays true to what it promises to be, it is experiential, transformational and international.
Sreelakshmy Koonath, Full-time MBA Student, UCD Michael Smurfit Business School
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