Government of Ireland Scholarships 2026 for Master

  •  Master
  •  12-Mar-2026
  •   Ireland
  • $$  Varies

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The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at  NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland.

The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) and managed by the Higher Education Authority.

Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible to apply for GOI-IES, candidates must meet all four conditions below:

  • Have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
  • Have received an offer of a place as an international, fee-paying student in a fulltime, in-person course at an eligible Irish HEI for either:
    • a taught master’s degree programme which is at least one year long.
    • a postgraduate diploma at NFQ level 9 which is at least one year long.
    • a research programme (i.e. research master’s or PhD) which is at least one year long.
  • Not have previously held a GOI-IES scholarship.
  • Not be a Russian or Belarusian citizen.

Application Process

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