Fully Funded International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Programmes at DCU in Ireland

Villa College is excited to offer the International Student Scholarships for bright and driven students worldwide. This scholarship is a gateway for talented individuals to achieve their academic dreams and contribute to a vibrant global campus community.

Scholarship schemes are also offered to recognise and support academic excellence, and to encourage students to excel in their studies. These include scholarships from Villa College, Villa Foundations, the Nursing Association, and scholarship schemes from Athama Foundation, Tree Top Hospital, and Discover Hospitality. Additionally, the college provides discount schemes, including family, alumni, and corporate discounts, to make education more affordable for students.

The College also provides access for the Government Grant Schemes and support for those that are socially disadvantaged. By offering these financial options, Villa College aims to make education more accessible and empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals.

 DCU alumni, as international students or as beneficiaries of our numerous supports in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract the brightest students from Ireland and internationally and to support them in accessing our university and in thriving and succeeding while part of our community. We offer financial, accommodation, fee discounts and waivers, sports supports, merit-based awards and prizes, sponsored and endowed by our industry, international, government and community partners.   

Programme Structure

With more than 4,000 students, the DCU Institute of Education is Ireland’s largest provider of education and training with over 150 academic staff with expertise in education. We take a modern, innovative and creative approach to education.

The PMEP programme starts in September each year. It begins with a two-week Gaeltacht course in late August. Then lectures begin in early September five days a week over two semesters. This is a full-time course.

Postgraduate Scholarships

In the competitive international job market, a postgraduate degree can be one of the biggest advantages for students. Learning new skills, improving job prospects, and forging the first steps to a life-long career, hundreds of students are taking up postgraduate studies at University College Cork every year.

While a postgraduate degree is a worthwhile investment for the future, the financial cost can be a roadblock for students. UCC aims to support its postgraduate community by offering scholarships and bursaries to the best and brightest prospective and current students.

Benefits

UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H): 20% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Upper Division or equivalent (2H1): 10% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Lower Division or equivalent (2H2): €1,000

Mechanism: The scholarship is awarded automatically at the offer stage.

Benefits

UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H): 20% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Upper Division or equivalent (2H1): 10% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Lower Division or equivalent (2H2): €1,000

Mechanism: The scholarship is awarded automatically at the offer stage.

Benefits

UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H): 20% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Upper Division or equivalent (2H1): 10% off tuition fee

UCC Second Class Honours, Lower Division or equivalent (2H2): €1,000

Mechanism: The scholarship is awarded automatically at the offer stage.