University of Galway

College of Science and Engineering

50% Latin America Masters Scholarships

Science & Engineering masters courses, based on academic merit, may require interview.

Study STEM in Galway,

on the west coast of Ireland

Galway is both a city and a state of mind. Beautifully set on Ireland’s western shore, Galway is at once ancient and modern, quiet and lively, reserved and bold. It combines the energy of a young, diverse population with an older, quieter place settled deep in history and tradition.

Why choose University of Galway?

Top 2% of Universities in the world (Latest QS Rankings)

Over 19,000 students; 18% international students from 122 countries and 115,000+ alumni worldwide

97% of graduates in employment or further education within 6 months of graduation

Study STEM in the only English speaking country in the EU

From Lonely Planet to The New York Times, Galway has been voted the 'friendliest' and 'most charming' city. Galway really is a place like no other.

Why study STEM @ University of Galway?

From studying the stars, to how molecules interact, to delivering life-saving medical devices and cleaner energy, our mission is to produce impactful research and innovation, and to provide an excellent student-centred and inclusive educational experience.

Galway is a Medtech hub; 8 of the world's top 10 Medtech companies are based in Galway. This creates collaboration, placement and research opportunities for STEM faculty and students.

1st in Ireland and 47th in the world for sustainable development. We lead national research institutes driving research and innovation to solve the world’s challenges in marine and the environment, construction, energy, medical devices, disruptive solutions for health, and data science.

Our students learn by doing so courses involve practical classes, laboratory work, industry visits and field trips.

Research lead teaching: Our professors are among the world’s most influential scientists on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers listings. Their expertise and passion also inspires their teaching. This enables our students to be involved in ground-breaking research.

Careers - The future is bright!

Our courses are highly regarded internationally and help you stand out in an international job market

2 year stayback work visa following graduation. This allows you to recuperate your costs. Critical Skills Employment Permit - Students can apply for a residency permit after 2 years if STEM critical skills

5,000+ Employers across all sectors collaborating with our Career Development Centre

150+ Careers events, seminars, and workshops held on campus each year

4,000+ 1-to-1 appointments with our careers team available each year

The Student Voice

Talita Sabino de Almeida from Brazil: MSc AgriFood Sustainability and Technology

“The university warmly welcomed me from the start, providing me with invaluable assistance and essential tools to aid with my studies. So, I'm really having a wonderful experience studying at the University of Galway.”

“I was mesmerized by the beautiful quadrangle and modern structures on campus. The quality of teaching is exceptional with highly qualified teachers, and there are plenty of societies for students to interact with.”

“The course has equipped us with various skills and knowledge necessary for the agricultural sector, and it will be essential in the future job market.”

Scholarship Criteria

Eligibility

Our Latin America 50% scholarships are open to all Latin American candidates on Non-EU fees who are registered on one of the programmes listed below, for the academic year 2025-2026 (repeat students are not eligible for this scholarship)

Value

The total value of the Scholarship will be 50% of your tuition fees. The tuition fees are available on the course pages. Living expenses, travel costs etc. are not included. If a student is applicable for more than one University of Galway scholarship, then the greater of the two should be selected; they cannot be combined.

Tenure

A Scholarship is tenable only at University of Galway in respect of the programme for which it is offered. It may not be transferred to any other programme. The Scholarship is only available in the year in which it is offered. It may not be deferred.

Condition of Award

To register as a student of the University on the programme in respect of which the Scholarship is being awarded, by the due registration date. Failure to complete the registration requirement by the due date will render the student ineligible for the award without further notice. Decisions on scholarships are final

Application Procedure

Students apply for the course as normal and if their course application is successful will receive an offer to accept a scholarship in due course.

Interviews: The courses with an asterix * in the list below run an interview process as part of the selection process. People selected for interview will be invited to an informal online interview with the programme director shortly after your application is processed.

Capacity Constraints: All applications are subject to programme specific capacity constraints.

Nature of Award

The award will take the form of a fee reduction in the first instance, or in some cases a refund may be issued where applicable.

Programme Listing: