University College Dublin MBA Scholarships 2025-2026 (Master): Study in Ireland

Are you looking for an opportunity to pursue an MBA in Ireland? Great news! The University College Dublin (UCD) MBA Regional Excellence Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026 are now open for international students. This article provides a comprehensive guide on the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

About UCD MBA Regional Excellence Scholarships 2025-2026

The University College Dublin MBA Regional Excellence Scholarships offer partial funding for outstanding international students. These scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition fees and, in exceptional cases, may cover 100% of tuition fees.

UCD Smurfit School emphasizes cultural diversity and awards these merit-based scholarships to exceptional candidates who serve as ambassadors for the UCD Smurfit MBA program during their studies and beyond.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s (MBA)

• Institution: University College Dublin

• Study in: Ireland

• Program Duration: 1-2 years

• Deadline: April 30, 2025

Courses Offered

• Business Administration (MBA)

• Accounting

• Business Studies

• Finance

Scholarship Benefits

The UCD MBA Regional Excellence Scholarship provides recipients with:

• A tuition fee deduction of up to 50% (in exceptional cases, up to 100%).

• The scholarship amount is directly deducted from the student’s university fee account.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UCD MBA Regional Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements

• Language Requirement: English

• Eligible Countries: Open to all international applicants

• Academic Requirement: A university degree

• Work Experience: Minimum of three years of professional experience (excluding summer placements, part-time, or temporary work)

• GMAT Score: Minimum of 600 for Full-Time MBA (average score of 646)

• GMAC Executive Assessment (EA) Score: Minimum of 149 for Executive MBA (average score of 151/200)

• GRE Scores: Accepted as an alternative to GMAT/EA

• English Proficiency: IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each band) or TOEFL iBT score of 100 (minimum 24 in Writing and 20 in Reading, Listening, and Speaking)

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have received an offer or acceptance status for the MBA program.

• Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

How to Apply for the UCD MBA Regional Excellence Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Submit an online application via the UCD application system.

2. Complete three to four essay questions (max. 300 words each):

   • Your unique contribution to the MBA class

   • UCD Smurfit’s responsibility to you and vice versa

   • Career expectations in the 3 years post-MBA

   • (For re-applicants) Reflection on changes since the last application

3. Upload the required supporting documents:

   • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

   • GMAT official score report or confirmation of scheduled test date

   • IELTS/TOEFL official test report (if applicable)

   • Official academic transcripts

   • Two signed MBA recommendation forms from current or former employers/clients. For authenticity these must be signed by hand and scanned prior to submission. Your referee may choose to email the completed recommendation form to mba@ucd.ie.

   • Complete a short video appraisal via the Kira platform (applicable to Full-Time MBA applicants only)

Important Note

• There is no separate application for the scholarship. All MBA applicants are automatically considered.

• Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended as funds may be allocated before the deadline.

Official Website

For more details, visit the UCD MBA Regional Excellence Scholarships official website.