Destination · QS 2027
Study in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin brings a Top 100 education inside the EU, with a two-year post-study visa and a booming tech job market.
Pathway from Central Asia — Foundation year required first
Irish universities expect A-levels/IB-equivalent qualifications; 11-year certificate holders typically enter through the university's international foundation programme.
Compare all routes2Universities in the QS Top 100
14Degree programs
1Free-application universities
$25,000Tuition from / per year
Funding options
Scholarships and funding routes for studying in Ireland, based on your citizenship.
University scholarships
University Merit Scholarships
VariesIndividual Top 100 universities
Many Top 100 universities award their own merit scholarships to strong international applicants, reducing tuition by 10–100%. T100U identifies which of your target universities offer merit awards and positions your application to compete for them.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Strong academics — merit awards follow grades, not need
- Some are automatic with admission; others need a separate application
- English scores often feed the assessment
Where and how to apply
Route varies by university — on each university page here we show its scholarships; at consultation we position your application for the specific awards you can win.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Destination-government scholarships
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Full fundingEuropean Union
EU-funded joint Master's degrees taught across two or more European universities, with full scholarships (tuition, travel and stipend) for non-EU students. Central Asian applicants are fully eligible.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) for master's entry
- Any nationality — Central Asians fully eligible
- Each consortium sets its own academic + English requirements
Where and how to apply
Choose programmes in the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue (ec.europa.eu) and apply directly to each consortium (typically Oct–Jan) — one application covers the scholarship.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Most consortia close Oct–Jan for autumn entry
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Partial fundingGovernment of Ireland (HEA)
A one-year award for high-achieving international students at Irish higher education institutions, including Trinity College Dublin and UCD: a €10,000 stipend and a full tuition waiver for one year of study.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- High-achieving international students (any nationality)
- An offer from an eligible Irish institution (Trinity, UCD included)
- One-year award — plan funding for remaining years
Where and how to apply
Apply via the HEA portal (hea.ie) with your Irish offer in hand — closes around March.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Typically closes in March
Central Asian government scholarships
El-Yurt Umidi Foundation Scholarship
Full fundingGovernment of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's flagship government scholarship, funding citizens for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study at leading foreign universities. Covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend and travel. Admission to a top-ranked university is required — T100U prepares your Top 100 admission and your full scholarship dossier together.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Uzbekistan only
- Master's/PhD track typically requires ~2 years of work experience in the field (university-recommended candidates may be exempt)
- Strong English required — typically IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+
- Admission (or conditional admission) to a leading foreign university strengthens the dossier decisively
- Post-study work commitment in Uzbekistan applies — confirm current terms
Where and how to apply
Apply online at admission.eyuf.uz when the call opens (announcements on eyuf.uz). Dossier: transcripts, passport, IELTS/TOEFL, 2 recommendation letters, CV, motivation letter — we prepare the admission and the dossier together.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Application window: Typically opens early in the year (Feb–Mar cycle) — verify the current call
Bright Talent Project (El-Yurt Umidi)
Full fundingGovernment of Uzbekistan
A newer El-Yurt Umidi direction that selects talented youth from every mahalla — including students from lower-income families — prepares them through preparatory courses and sends them to matching foreign universities.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Uzbekistan; talented youth including students from lower-income families
- Selection runs through regional stages — no university admission needed at entry
- Willingness to complete the Foundation's preparatory courses
Where and how to apply
Selection is announced via El-Yurt Umidi channels (eyuf.uz) and local khokimiyats/mahalla committees — apply through the announced regional intake.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Bolashak International Scholarship
Full fundingGovernment of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's flagship presidential scholarship for full-time degrees at leading foreign universities, with tuition and living costs covered. Independent admission to a qualifying university is required first — exactly what T100U delivers.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Kazakhstan only
- Independent (unconditional) admission to a university on Bolashak's approved list is required BEFORE applying
- Kazakh and foreign-language proficiency tests at selection
- Work-back obligation in Kazakhstan after graduation (typically 3–5 years, secured by collateral) — confirm current terms
Where and how to apply
Apply at bolashak.gov.kz during the announced competition windows, with your admission letter in hand — the admission is the part we deliver.
Eligible citizens: KZ
State Center for International Programs (Durakhshandagon)
Full fundingGovernment of Tajikistan
The Government of Tajikistan funds citizens admitted to the world's top universities, covering tuition, accommodation and living costs. T100U prepares both your admission and your scholarship dossier for the Center.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Tajikistan only
- Admission to a recognised leading foreign university required
- Selection by the State Center for International Programs — academic records and interview
Where and how to apply
Apply through the State Center for International Programs (Durakhshandagon) in Dushanbe when the call opens — bring your university admission letter; we prepare admission + dossier.
Eligible citizens: TJ
Kyrgyz Republic Government Study-Abroad Support
VariesMinistry of Education and Science, Kyrgyz Republic
Study-abroad support administered through the Ministry of Education and Science for citizens pursuing degrees at recognised foreign universities.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Kyrgyzstan only
- Admission to a recognised foreign university
- Terms vary by year and agreement — verify the current program
Where and how to apply
Via the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (edu.gov.kg announcements) — ask us to check what is open for your intake.
Eligible citizens: KG
Bank sponsorship
National Bank of Uzbekistan Education Sponsorship
Full fundingNational Bank of Uzbekistan
The National Bank of Uzbekistan sponsors outstanding students toward tuition at Top 100 world universities, on condition of returning to work in Uzbekistan after graduation. T100U secures the required Top 100 admission and guides the sponsorship application end-to-end.
Eligibility & how to apply
Who can apply
- Citizens of Uzbekistan only
- Admission to a world Top-100 university (the bank's core condition)
- Return-and-work commitment in Uzbekistan after graduation
- Academic excellence — competitive transcripts and English scores
Where and how to apply
Through the National Bank of Uzbekistan's education sponsorship program — applications are reviewed with your Top-100 admission letter; we guide the full application end-to-end.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Conditions change every cycle — always verify with the official source. During your free consultation we confirm which programs you currently qualify for. · Last reviewed July 2026
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