Do universities provide scholarships, and can Indian students get scholarships as well in Ireland/Germany?

Yes, you can absolutely access scholarships as an Indian student in both Ireland and Germany, but the two countries fund students in very different ways. Ireland leans on tuition discounts because its fees are high, while Germany keeps tuition near zero and instead funds your living costs. Your best strategy depends on which model fits your budget and program.

Key Scholarships Open to Indian Students

Choosing Between the Two Models

• Ireland works well if you want a structured, one-year taught masters where universities actively discount fees for Indian talent.
• Germany works well if you want low or free tuition, but you will need a DAAD grant, foundation scholarship, or blocked account to cover living costs of roughly 934 euros or more per month.
• Postgraduate research students in Ireland can also target Research Ireland GOIPG awards for stipend, fees, and research expenses.
• Private German business schools like ESMT Berlin or WHU often offer partial to full tuition waivers directly to strong international applicants.

My Advice

Apply to the GOI-IES or a university-specific merit scholarship in Ireland as early as your application opens, since these are competitive and time-bound. If Germany is your target, treat the DAAD scholarship search as a parallel track to your university application, not an afterthought, because it directly determines whether you can comfortably cover your monthly expenses.