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Study in Ireland

English-medium study with connections to technology, life sciences and an outward-looking economy.

Compare Ireland Universities & courses
Undergraduate tuition €10,300–€29,000 2025/26 non-clinical guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range 2025/26 academic-year guide
Postgraduate tuition €11,000–€40,000 2025/26 non-EU guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range 2025/26 academic-year guide
Living budget / month €1,181–€2,923 Reference budget · see conditions below

Why students choose Ireland

Universities and technological universities offer different balances of research and applied learning.

Computing, pharmaceuticals, finance and business are useful fields to explore alongside the local employer landscape.

Many taught master’s degrees run for one year. Housing availability deserves as much attention as course fees.

Explore strengths in Technology Business Engineering Health

Universities & courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Computer science
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Biological sciences
  • Nursing
  • Economics

Postgraduate courses

  • Data analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Finance
  • Pharmaceutical science
  • Management
  • Public health

Universities & institutions

QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall

Trinity College Dublin

QS 2027 · 75 overall

University College Dublin

QS 2027 · =100 overall

University College Cork

QS 2027 · 220 overall

Intakes & start dates

When can you start?

September is the main start. January intake exists on selected postgraduate programmes; many undergraduate and research pathways have one primary cycle.

Start dates vary by programme.

Tuition & living costs

Undergraduate tuition · EUR €10,300–€29,000 2025/26 non-clinical guide / year
Typical fee range 2025/26 academic-year guide
Postgraduate tuition · EUR €11,000–€40,000 2025/26 non-EU guide / year
Typical fee range 2025/26 academic-year guide
What these tuition figures coverLatest published national guide located remains 2025/26, not a measured 2026/27 average. UG range covers business, engineering, science/technology and arts; medicine/health UG is separately EUR 50,135–62,500. PG spans published non-EU subject groups, including health. No verified 2026/27 national average found.
Typical living reference / month · EUR €1,181–€2,923 Housing and daily expenses depend on the city and your choices.

University College Cork’s published monthly range including accommodation. The wide span reflects different housing choices. Dublin may need a higher budget and accommodation can be difficult to secure.

Part-time work & careers

20 hours / week in term on Stamp 2

Eligible Stamp 2 students may work 20 hours weekly during term and up to 40 in the designated vacation periods. Stamp 2A does not carry these work rights. Check immigration conditions and the specified holiday dates.

After your degree

The Third Level Graduate Programme gives eligible Level 8 graduates 12 months; Level 9 or above can receive up to 24 months, subject to renewal and programme conditions. The qualification must meet the scheme’s requirements.

Career fields to investigate

Technology & cybersecurity Pharmaceuticals Financial services Engineering Business operations

Notable student cities

Dublin

The largest concentration of employers and institutions, alongside a demanding housing market.

Cork

University life with pharmaceutical, technology and business connections.

Galway

A compact student city with medical technology and a lively arts scene.

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