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Study in Ireland

English-speaking Ireland is the European home of Google, Meta, Apple and Pfizer, which makes it a good fit for tech, pharma and finance careers.

English-speaking, with big tech employers
  • Free first consultation
  • Fees agreed in writing

30+

Universities

1,000+

Tech HQs

Up to 2 yrs

Stay-back

1 year

Master's duration

Why study here

Why study in Ireland?

01

Stamp 1G

Stay back up to 2 years after your degree to find work.

02

Tech & pharma jobs

European headquarters of leading global companies.

03

EU access

Gateway to the European Union job market.

04

English-speaking

The only English-speaking country in the Eurozone.

Costs & intakes

What it costs and when to start

Tuition / year

€10,000 – €25,000

Living costs / year

~€12,000

Intakes per year

2

Post-study work

1–2 years

Intake months

SeptemberJanuary

Indicative annual figures. Exact fees depend on the university and course, and rules change often.

Universities & courses

Where to study and what you need

Popular universities

  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Dublin
  • University of Galway
  • University College Cork
  • Dublin City University
  • University of Limerick
  • TU Dublin
  • Maynooth University
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Popular courses

Computer ScienceMSc Data AnalyticsBusinessMSc Cloud ComputingPharmacyMSc FinanceEngineeringBiotechnology

Entry requirements

  • UG: Class 12 marksheets · MS: bachelor's transcripts
  • IELTS 6.5 / PTE 63+
  • Personal statement / SOP
  • Proof of €10,000+ funds
  • Private medical insurance
  • Valid passport

Visa

The Study Visa (Stamp 2), step by step

  1. 1

    Receive offer & pay fees

  2. 2

    Arrange medical insurance

  3. 3

    Prepare financial evidence

  4. 4

    Apply via AVATS online

  5. 5

    Submit documents & biometrics

  6. 6

    Register with IRP on arrival

Steps are a general guide. Always confirm current requirements with the official immigration website.

Work rights

Working during and after your studies

While studying

20 hrs/week (40 in holidays)

After graduation

Stamp 1G: 1–2 years

Scholarships

Scholarships to study in Ireland

Government of Ireland International Scholarship

Government · Bachelor's / Master's · Deadline: March 2027

€10,000 + fee waiver
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