University of Galway College of Science & Engineering Global Scholarships 2026/2027 (Ireland)
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Overview
The College of Science and Engineering Global Scholarships at the University of Galway support high-performing international students enrolling in undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. Awards are primarily merit-based, with additional Excellence and region-based scholarships.
Study Location
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Ireland
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University of Galway – College of Science & Engineering
Scholarship Categories & Benefits
1) Undergraduate Awards
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€5,000 per year for all successful applicants
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Excellence Scholarship: €10,000 per year (limited; per programme)
Eligible Schools & Programmes
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences
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BSc Agricultural Science
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BSc Biomedical Science
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BSc Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
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BSc Biotechnology
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BSc Genetics & Genomics
School of Computer Science
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Information Technology (IT)
Other Eligible Schools
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School of Engineering
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School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
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School of Natural Sciences
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School of Science – Bachelor of Science (GY301)
All programmes in these schools are eligible.
2) Postgraduate Taught Awards
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€2,000 – €5,000 merit scholarships per year (programme-dependent)
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Excellence Scholarship: €10,000 per programme (limited)
Eligible Programmes
Biological & Chemical Sciences
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MSc Agrifood & Sustainability
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MSc Biomedical Science
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MSc Biotechnology
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MSc Climate Change, Agriculture and Food
Computer Science
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MSc Computer Science – Data Analytics
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MSc Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence
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MSc Computer Science – Adaptive Cybersecurity
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MSc / HDip Software Design & Development
3) Region-Based (USA) – IDEA Scholarship
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15% tuition fee discount per year
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Up to three students across all undergraduate programmes
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Eligibility: Must be referred by IDEA (Philadelphia) and noted on the application
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Consideration: Automatic once referred; notification follows offer issuance
Eligibility
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Hold an offer of admission to an eligible programme
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Meet academic merit criteria
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International applicants (specific residency rules apply only to IDEA)
Application Process
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Apply for an eligible programme at the University of Galway
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Scholarship consideration is automatic for eligible offer holders
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IDEA applicants must ensure IDEA referral is clearly stated
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