Study in Ireland
English-speaking, inside the EU, and a European base for global tech and pharma — with a two-year stay-back for master’s graduates.
Why Ireland
- English-speaking and inside the European Union
- A European headquarters for major tech and pharmaceutical firms
- A two-year stay-back option for master’s graduates
- Strong links between universities and industry
Popular courses in Ireland
- Computer Science & Data Analytics
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Business & Finance
- Engineering
- Medical Devices
Top universities in Ireland
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin (UCD)
- University College Cork
- University of Galway
- Dublin City University
Intakes in Ireland
- September (main)
- January (selected courses)
Fees, living costs & work in Ireland
⚠️ Figures below are indicative and change every year. Verify against official sources before relying on them.
- Tuition fees
- Roughly EUR 10,000–25,000 per year
- Living cost
- Roughly EUR 10,000–15,000 per year
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours per week during term (full-time in holiday periods)
Post-study work & PR in Ireland
⚠️ Immigration and settlement rules change often — treat this as a starting point and confirm the current rules before you rely on them.
- After you graduate
- The Third Level Graduate Programme allows master’s graduates to stay and work for up to 2 years (1 year for bachelor’s).
- PR / settlement
- From the graduate stay-back, a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit can lead to longer-term residence (Stamp 4) and, in time, citizenship — depending on your role and salary.
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