Study inBroad bachelor's and master's options with dedicated admissions and arrival support.
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Overview
Why study in Ireland?
An English-speaking EU country and European home of Google, Meta, Pfizer and Apple, with post-study work rights for graduates.
- English-taught degrees inside the European Union
- European headquarters of global tech and pharma companies
- Stamp 1G stay-back after graduation
- One-year master's degrees
Capital
Dublin
Official language
Irish, English
Currency
euro
Population
5.1 million
As of 2022
Region
English-speaking leaders
University cities
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick
+3 more
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Ireland
Intakes
September (main) and January for some courses.
Student visa
Long-stay study visa with an offer letter, tuition payment, proof of funds and private health insurance.
Part-time work
20 hours a week in term time and 40 hours a week in holidays.
After graduation
Stamp 1G: 1 year after a bachelor's and 2 years after a master's.
Living costs
Show at least €10,000 a year for living costs; Dublin costs more.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Ireland. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
212 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 13,932–32,322
- Typical length
- 3–4 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. IELTS 6.0–6.5.
Master's
207 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 13,932–31,921
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's, usually 60% or more; IELTS 6.5.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in Ireland
How to apply
Your route to Ireland, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Ireland: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Ireland shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 13,932–32,322 for bachelor's and USD 13,932–31,921 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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