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What scholarship opportunities are available in Ireland and UAE for a Master's?

14 Aug 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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Yes, you have strong chances for scholarships in both Ireland and the UAE, thanks to your excellent academics and IELTS score. Top options include the Government of Ireland International Scholarship and various university merit scholarships in both countries. Be sure to check each university’s deadlines and eligibility criteria, and apply to multiple scholarships to maximize your chances of funding.

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Tuition fees and scholarship options vary by country and university.

- Canada: Tuition for master's programs usually ranges from CAD 18,000 - 50,000/year for coursework-based and CAD 7,000 - 25,000/year for research-based programs. Scholarships include merit-based awards like the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (up to CAD 15,000/year) and Quebec Merit Scholarship (CAD 20,000/year).

- Ireland: Tuition typically falls between €12,000 - 25,000/year. Scholarships include the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (€10,000 stipend) and university-based awards, with some fees ranging from €16,700 - 22,600/year.

- UAE: Tuition fees generally range from AED 30,000 - 120,000/year. Scholarships are available at institutions like Khalifa University (tuition plus up to AED 20,000/month stipend) and Mohammed Bin Zayed University (fully funded, with AED 15,000/month stipend).

Tuition and scholarship details are subject to change each year.

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Several universities in Ireland and the UAE offer scholarships for master's programs, with varying benefits and eligibility criteria.

Ireland:
- University College Dublin: Global Excellence Scholarships cover 50% or 100% of tuition fees.
- Dublin City University: VV Giri Global Excellence Scholarship (50%-100% tuition) and Engineering/Architecture merit awards (€3,000 - €10,000).
- Technological University Dublin: Centenary Scholarship Programme offers 50% tuition waiver.
- National University of Ireland Galway: Sir Peter Freyer and Max Arthur Macauliffe Merit Scholarships cover 100% of tuition for top students.

UAE:
- Khalifa University: Merit-based scholarships with full or partial tuition, accommodation, and visa support.
- Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Fully funded scholarships (100% tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, visa).
- University of Wollongong in Dubai: Merit scholarships cover 15% - 25% of tuition for students with a minimum 75 WAM.
- United Arab Emirates University: Full scholarships with tuition, housing, and stipends for high GPA students.
- Abu Dhabi University: Merit-based scholarships up to 100% tuition for graduate students.

Scholarship details and eligibility are subject to change.

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