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Ireland

English-speaking Europe, a growing technology sector and compact, student-friendly cities.

Colourful buildings along a Dublin canal

Why study here

Ireland offers English-taught degrees within the European Union, with particular strength in technology, pharmaceuticals and business. Housing in Dublin should be planned early.

  • English-taught education in the EU.
  • A notable cluster of global technology and life-science employers.
  • One-year taught master's options on many programmes.
  • A welcoming student environment in compact cities.

Popular courses

  • Computer Science
  • Business
  • Data Analytics
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Finance

Top universities students explore

Names are for orientation only and do not imply partnership.

University College Dublin

Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

Dublin

University of Galway

Galway

University College Cork

Cork

Dublin City University

Dublin

Entry requirements

  • Academic transcripts and English language scores where required.
  • SOP and references for many postgraduate programmes.
  • Programme-specific prerequisites for computing, finance and science degrees.

Intakes

  • September (primary)
  • January (selected programmes)

Approximate tuition

Indicative ranges only. Fees vary by university, course and year.

Undergraduate

Indicative €12,000 – €28,000 per year

Postgraduate

Indicative €14,000 – €30,000 per year

Scholarships

  • University international scholarships and early-bird awards.
  • Government of Ireland and other competitive scholarships for selected profiles.

Student visa overview

  • Study visa requirements include an offer, funds evidence and health insurance.
  • Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service processes applications.
  • We prepare documents carefully; approval is never guaranteed.

Living costs

  • Dublin rents are among the highest in Europe for students — plan early.
  • Cork and Galway can be more moderate, though still competitive.
  • Budget housing, food, transport and medical insurance.

Career opportunities

  • Technology, pharmaceuticals, finance and shared services are prominent sectors.
  • Stay-back options for eligible graduates depend on current immigration settings.

Study Plan Abroad support

  • Course matching to Ireland's academic and industry strengths.
  • Application and scholarship deadline tracking.
  • Visa documentation guidance.
  • Housing timeline advice before departure.

Questions about Ireland

No. Galway, Cork and other cities offer strong universities and a different living-cost profile. We compare them against your course.

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