Planning to Study in Ireland on a Scholarship? The applications are open to apply for the Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025 (GOI-IES). This Scholarship is for international students to pursue a Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or PhD programs from the Irish Universities. The GOI-IES Scholarship is Funded by the Irish government and the Irish higher education Institutions (HEI). Under this call, 60 scholarships will be given for one year of full-time study at the Irish Universities. The Irish GOI-IES Scholarship 2025 is open to applicants from any field. The study begins in either September or October 2025. Final-year undergraduate students can also apply. Applicants must apply online before the deadline in an eligible Irish Higher Educational Institute. More information is given below.

Details About Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025 (GOI-IES)

• Host Country: Ireland
• Study Level: Masters, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
• Duration of Scholarship: One year
• Number of scholarships: 60
• Field of study: Open to all fields
• Deadline: 5th March 2025

Financial Benefits

The Ireland Government GOI-IES Scholarship will cover:

• Stipend: Scholars will receive a €10,000 stipend to cover living expenses and other study-related costs.
• Tuition Waiver: Full tuition and registration fees will be waived by the University.

Duration

• One-Year Scholarship: The scholarship is awarded for one academic year only.
• No Extensions: The scholarship cannot be extended beyond the initial one-year period.
• Single Award: Once you have received funding for one year, you are not eligible to reapply for a second year.

List of Eligible Universities Under the GOI-IES 2025 Program

• Atlantic Technological University
• CCT College
• Dublin City University
• Dublin Business School
• Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Griffith College
• ICD Business School
• Independent College
• Mary Immaculate College
• Maynooth University
• Munster Technological University
• National College of Art and Design
• National College of Ireland
• RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences 
• South East Technological University
• Technological University Dublin
• Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Cork
• University College Dublin
• University of Galway
• University of Limerick

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Open to all Nationals except (Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK citizens).
• University Offer: Must have received an offer from a university.
• Program Application: Must apply to a relevant master’s or PhD program at an eligible institution.
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How to Apply for the Ireland Government International Education Scholarship 2025?

• Application to Institution: Applicants must first apply directly to an Irish higher education institution.
• Eligibility Check: The institution will assess the applicant’s eligibility for the chosen course.
• GOI-IES Eligibility: The chosen course should meet the GOI-IES criteria (master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD, full-time, in-person, minimum one-year duration).
• Institution Acceptance: The institution must confirm the acceptance of GOI-IES scholars for the specific program.

Please read all the information and the application Guidelines from the official website below.

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Deadline: 5 March, 2025