Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
منحة حكومة أيرلندا للتعليم الدولي (GOI-IES)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Scholarships for non-EU students: Master's and PhD in Ireland with a €10,000 stipend for one year and a full tuition waiver. 60 awards each year, administered by the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Applications open once a year, and dates are announced on the HEA website.
Available programmes
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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES 2027)
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Ireland
Life and living
Ireland
Studying and living in Ireland
Costs and living
• Non-EU International Tuition Fees: - Undergraduate: €10,000 to €22,000 per year (up to €35,000+ for clinical medicine). - Postgraduate / Master’s: €12,000 to €26,000 for the full 1-year programme. • Living Expenses & Accommodation: - Dublin (Capital): €1,200 to €1,800 per month including rent, utilities, food, and student travel. - Other cities (Cork, Galway, Limerick): €900 to €1,300 per month.
Working while studying
Working Rights & Post-Study Work Visa (Stamp 1G): • During Studies (Stamp 2): Students are legally permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week during term time, and up to 40 hours per week during vacation periods (June–September and Christmas holidays). Minimum wage is among the highest in Europe (€14.15/hour since January 2026). • Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): - Master’s & PhD graduates (NFQ 9/10): 2-year (24 months) stay-back work permit allowing full-time employment. - Honours Bachelor graduates (NFQ 8): 1-year (12 months) stay-back work permit. Leads directly to the Critical Skills Employment Permit and long-term European residency.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in IrelandFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition fee waiver for the scholarship year, €10,000 stipend.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Two references uploaded through the portal, Online application via the GOI-IES portal (including your rationale for studying in Ireland), Proof of admission (conditional or final offer) from the Irish institution, Other supporting documents listed in the year's call and application form.
Apply directly on the official website: https://hea.ie/policy/internationalisation/goi-ies/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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