UCD is offering the Foundation for Italian Studies Scholarship for postgraduate students with a passion for Italian culture and language. If you’re applying for an MA, MLitt, or PhD in Italian Studies and meet the academic criteria, you could receive up to €4,000 or have your PhD tuition covered. Open to international and EU students.
Applicants must be accepted into an MA, MLitt, or PhD programme (full-time or part-time) in Italian Studies at UCD’s School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. They must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree. Both EU and non-EU students are eligible. The scholarship will supplement other partial funding if applicable.
The University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and one of its most prestigious universities, known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Established in 1854, UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, science, engineering, business, and social sciences. Located in a modern, parkland campus in Dublin, UCD is home to a diverse international student body and fosters a global academic environment.
University College Dublin Information
Established in 1854, University College Dublin is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College Dublin (UCD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 165 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Irish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applicants must submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy of the following documents:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Academic transcripts
For MA applicants: a brief indication of their intended research area;
For MLitt/PhD applicants: a research proposal (max 1,000 words)
Names of two academic referees (referees should email their recommendations directly)
Submission Address:
Director, UCD Foundation for Italian Studies, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
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