Scholarship opportunities to attend university in Ireland

This initiative aims to offer affordable college opportunities in Ireland for American-born students. The program is open to all U.S. families considering full-time University/College in Ireland.

IDEA has Tuition Scholarships agreements with:

• Dublin City University [DCU]: 15-20% off tuition

  • DCU is now on the Common App. Students can now apply to DCU using the Common App from the U.S. 

• University of Galway: 15% off tuition

Summary Table

Click HERE to view and download a detailed summary of entry requirements, housing information, scholarship requirements, deadlines, and more, for DCU and the University of Galway.

Learn how to apply for an IDEA scholarship

To learn how to apply to one of our Irish University Partners, let us know by completing our Information Sheet and we will connect you.

IDEA Partnership Discussion Currently Underway

• Atlantic Technological University Donegal [ATU Donegal] (formerly Letterkenny IT/LYIT)

• University of Limerick [UL]

• Queen’s University Belfast [QUB]

• Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest [TUS]

Another Affordable University Option in Dublin