Waterford Institute of Technology is pleased to offer WIT Scholarships for
Non-EU students. These scholarships are awarded in all disciplines for undergraduate
and postgraduate students commencing their studies in September 2017.
The main objective
of the institute is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and
training opportunities that are compatible to chan
ging needs of the students.
WIT is the major
provider of higher education in the South East region of Ireland and one of the
largest IOT’s in Ireland. The Institute’s range and scope reflect the changing
needs of the southeast as well as the country as a whole.
If English is not
student’s first or native Language then they will need to complete an English
Language exam, for example an IELTS or TOEFL exam, in order to be considered
for admission to a course in WIT.
Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate
programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in all disciplines.
Scholarship
Award:
Undergraduate
and Higher Diploma students:
The International Student Scholarship will provide for a 25% reduction in
tuition fees for each year of an undergraduate or a Higher Diploma programme.
(NB for entry into all years of Bachelor programmes except final year). Award
in subsequent years of study is subject to the achievement of 60% overall
average mark.
Postgraduate
students:
The International Student Scholarship will provide for a reduction of €3,150
for all taught Masters programmes
Scholarship
can be taken in
Ireland
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships
- The
scholarships are open to all self-funding Non-EU students - Minimum
IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent - This
scholarship only applies to new incoming students (first time entrants to
WIT- it does not apply to WIT International Graduates)
Nationality: Scholarships are open for
Non-EU students.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement:
Undergraduate:
- Students
should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry. - They
must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and
Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%. - Some
courses have special entry requirements, which they should check under the
course details.
Postgraduate: To enter a taught masters
programme, should have an honours degree in a related subject.
English Language
Requirement: Applicants must have minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
How to
Apply:
Applications must be made on the prescribed forms and submitted to the
International office.
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is 15th May 2017.
