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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.

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2Universities in the QS Top 100

14Degree programs

1Free-application universities

$25,000Tuition from / per year

RankInstitution
75Trinity College DublinDublin · Free application100University College DublinDublin · Elite Concierge

Funding options

Scholarships and funding routes for studying in Ireland, based on your citizenship.

Scholarships

University scholarships

University Merit Scholarships

Varies

Individual 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 funding

European 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 funding

Government 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 funding

Government 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 funding

Government 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 funding

Government 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 funding

Government 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

Varies

Ministry 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 funding

National 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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