Studying in Ireland
Ireland is a popular destination for international students and offers a high level of education that is recognised throughout the world, combining a fantastic higher education experience with historical cities, beautiful scenery and a unique heritage. Ireland is located on the west coast of Europe and is a member of the European Union.
Facts about studying in Ireland
- Irish universities operate the free fees scheme for EU students, enabling those who meet the criteria to avoid tuition fees if studying a publically funded course
- 35,000 international students currently in Ireland, from over 160 countries
- The only English speaking country in the Eurozone
- Leading entrepreneurial rates among adult population
- Irish universities are in the top 1% of research institutions in global research impact
- Home to companies such as Google, Medtronics and Microsoft
- Dublin has recently been voted by Lonely Planet as the world’s friendliest city
Visa requirements for studying in Ireland
International students must apply for a visa to enter Ireland before they travel. Students will be required to have accepted an offer of a recognised programme of study in Ireland and to have a receipt of payment letter from a college in Ireland before you can begin the process of applying for your visa overseas to study in Ireland. Students from with the EU do not need a visa to study in Ireland.
Tuition fees to study in Ireland
International undergraduate students
- Arts and humanities: €10,000 - €16,500
- Business: €10,000 - €16,000
- Engineering: €10,000 - €21,600
- Medicine: €31,000 - €50,000
- Sciences: €10,000 - €21,600
International postgraduate students
- Arts and humanities: €10,500 - €20,000
- Business: €10,500 - €30,000
- Engineering: €10,500 - €19,500
- Medicine: €12,000 - €52,000
- Sciences: €10,500 - €18,000
Universities in Ireland
- Dublin City University
- Maynooth University
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
How we can help
If you are an international student interested in studying in Ireland, arrange your free consultation today.
