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Ireland is one of Europe's leading study destinations, offering internationally recognized universities, English-taught programmes, and excellent career opportunities in technology, business, and healthcare.
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Tuition Fees
Fees for non-EU students vary by institution and subject. Education in Ireland publishes typical ranges; the latest published ranges are for 2025/26, so check the current fee with your college.
- Undergraduate, non-EU (2025/26)
- €10,300 – €29,000 per year for most fields; medicine & health €50,135 – €62,500
- Postgraduate, non-EU (2025/26)
- €11,000 – €40,000 per year, depending on field
Sources: Education in Ireland: Undergraduate tuition fees; Education in Ireland: Postgraduate tuition fees
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
Non-EEA students must show they can support themselves, in addition to tuition. Ireland's Immigration Service describes the required amount as its estimated living cost for one academic year.
- Proof of funds, course of one year (from 30 June 2025)
- €10,000 per year
- Courses with a 6–8 month stay
- €833 per month
Sources: Irish Immigration Service: Student finance requirements
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Non-EEA students on Stamp 2 in a full-time course on the ILEP list can do casual work without an employment permit. Graduates can stay to look for work under the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G).
- During term
- Up to 20 hours per week
- Holidays (June–September, 15 Dec–15 Jan)
- Up to 40 hours per week
- After graduation (Stamp 1G)
- 12 months for Level 8; up to 24 months for Level 9+
Sources: Irish Immigration Service: FAQs for students; Irish Immigration Service: Third Level Graduate Programme
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Popular Universities in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Public University
Trinity College Dublin is internationally recognized for academic excellence, research, innovation, and graduate employability across a wide range of disciplines.
View university details →University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Public University
University College Dublin offers world-class education, cutting-edge research, and one of Europe's largest university campuses.
View university details →University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
Public University
University College Cork is internationally respected for research, sustainability, engineering, medicine, and business education.
View university details →University of Galway
Galway, Ireland
Public University
The University of Galway offers internationally recognized programmes across engineering, science, medicine, business, and humanities.
View university details →Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Public University
Dublin City University is known for practical learning, industry partnerships, and excellent programmes in business, engineering, technology, and communications.
View university details →University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
Public University
The University of Limerick is internationally recognized for engineering, computer science, business, and excellent graduate employability through strong industry collaboration.
View university details →Maynooth University
Maynooth, Ireland
Public University
Maynooth University offers high-quality education in business, science, humanities, and technology with an expanding international community.
View university details →Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Public University
TU Dublin combines academic excellence with industry-focused learning, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
View university details →Atlantic Technological University
Galway, Ireland
Public University
Atlantic Technological University offers practical education with strong regional and international industry partnerships.
View university details →South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland
Public University
South East Technological University provides industry-focused education across engineering, computing, business, and health sciences.
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