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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
Government scholarship supporting high-calibre non-EU international students for one year of full-time postgraduate study in Ireland.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationIreland
Degree levelMaster's, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Domiciliary origin outside EU/EEA, Switzerland and United Kingdom; Russian and Belarusian nationals excluded in 2026 call
Minimum qualification Conditional or final offer for an eligible NFQ Level 9 or 10 programme at an eligible Irish HEI
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Prior academic qualification meeting admission requirements of the chosen Master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD
Eligible fields of study Eligible NFQ Level 9 or 10 programmes offered by participating Irish higher education institutions
Work experience Not generally required; programme-specific conditions may apply
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Host institution/programme requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full fee waiver for one scholarship year
Stipend €10,000 stipend for one year
Travel support Not a standard separate benefit
Insurance Not a standard separate benefit
Other benefits 60 scholarships awarded annually under the 2026 programme structure
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 deadline was 12 March 2026 at 5pm Irish time. The 2027 call has not yet been announced.
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