How much scholarship amount can I expect if the budget is around twenty lakhs in UK/Ireland for a Master's?

Your twenty lakh rupee budget is genuinely tight for a UK or Ireland Master's, since total costs including tuition and living expenses typically fall between twenty five lakh and forty five lakh rupees for a full program. To make the numbers work, you need a scholarship covering roughly forty to fifty percent of your total cost, or you need to target lower-cost universities.

Realistic costs versus your budget

Scholarships that can help close the gap

• Partial university merit scholarships: £2,000 to £5,000 (₹2.2L-₹5.5L) in the UK, or €2,000 to €4,000 in Ireland, offered by most mid-tier institutions.
• GREAT Scholarships: at least £10,000 (₹11L-₹12L) toward tuition for Indian students at participating UK universities.
• Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship: a full tuition waiver plus a €10,000 living stipend, though highly competitive.
• Part-time work: 20 hours a week during term in both the UK and Ireland, rising to 40 hours during holidays in Ireland, to cover ongoing living costs.

My Advice

Skip the big-name city universities for now and shortlist regional options, such as Technological Universities in Ireland or English cities like Sheffield, where tuition drops closer to £13,000 or €12,000, and apply for the GREAT scholarship at every eligible university rather than just one. Combining a lower base cost with even a partial award is the most realistic route to fitting your twenty lakh cap.