Ireland·GovernmentGovernment of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026
Government of Ireland, managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Mar 12, 2027
Scholarships
Fully Funded Scholarships in Ireland
Ireland hosts 5 fully funded scholarships for international students — a full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver. 5 pay for everything, spanning Master's (4) and PhD (2). Among the listed awards: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Public Health (Europubhealth+), and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Food Innovation and Product Design (FIPDes). Deadlines cluster around January and March.
- Scholarships listed
- 5
- Full-ride awards
- 5
- Degree levels covered
- 2
- Next deadlines
- Mar 12 · January · February
What full funding is worth in Ireland
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Ireland is covering.
Source: Global Admissions program catalog, 2026-10-16.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Public Health (Europubhealth+) | Full Ride | Master's | Government | January | Ireland |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Food Innovation and Product Design (FIPDes) | Full Ride | Master's | Government | January | Ireland |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA) | Full Ride | Master's | Government | January | Ireland |
| University of Galway Hardiman PhD Research Scholarships | Full Ride | PhD | University | February | Ireland |
| Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | Mar 12, 2027 | Ireland |
Ireland·GovernmentIreland·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Public Health (Europubhealth+)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: January – March
Ireland·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Food Innovation and Product Design (FIPDes)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in January
Ireland·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transnational Migrations (MITRA)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in January
Ireland·UniversityUniversity of Galway Hardiman PhD Research Scholarships
University of Galway
Full Ride
PhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in February
Deadlines coming up
January
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Frequently asked questions
How many fully funded scholarships does Ireland offer international students?▾
5 scholarships in Ireland cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver, including Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
5 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around January and March.