UCD IFY Scholarships
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International Foundation Year Pathway Scholarships
UCD International Foundation Year Pathway
Students entering UCD through the International Foundation Year Pathway (IFY) may be eligible to be considered for a UCD IFY Joint Scholarship award at the start of their Foundation Year.
University College Dublin (UCD) and Dublin International Study Centre (ISC) are offering joint scholarships of up to €23,000 to international students.* The scholarship is available towards your tuition at the International Study Centre, as well as for your chosen progression degree at UCD.
The following scholarships are available for students studying an International Foundation Year at the International Study Centre. After progressing to your undergraduate degree, you will continue to receive funding for each year towards your study in Ireland.
Please be sure to read through Terms and Conditions for more information and eligibility criteria.
| International Foundation Year at Dublin ISC | Undergraduate degree at UCD (3-year courses) | Undergraduate degree at UCD (4-year courses) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities | Up to €7,000 | €2,000 each academic year | €2,000 each academic year |
| Business, Economics and Finance | Up to €7,000 | €2,000 each academic year | €2,000 each academic year |
| Engineering and Sciences | Up to €7,000 | €4,000 each academic year | €4,000 each academic year |
*UCDs scholarships are based on meeting eligibility criteria and academic requirements detailed in the terms and conditions, and exclude students progressing to Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences, and Radiology degrees and sponsored students.
Students can benefit from our scholarship if they are a self-funded student. Please note the following:
- Scholarships are valid for 2026/27 academic year programmes at the International Study Centre.
- If students are offered a scholarship for the International Study Centre programme, students need to confirm or conditionally confirm their place within two weeks.
- Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum amount will not always be available, and students are not eligible for multiple scholarships.
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