📌 Why students choose
Ireland is an English‑speaking EU tech hub with many global firms’ HQs (big tech/pharma/fintech). Programs are industry‑aligned, and stay‑back rights are attractive for graduates.
🎯 Admission Requirements
Requirement | Bachelor’s (UG) | Master’s (PG) |
Academic Background | High school completion; subject prerequisites | Honours Bachelor’s; strong GPA |
English Tests | IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL/PTE equivalent | IELTS 6.5–7.0 / TOEFL/PTE equivalent |
Tests | Not common | GMAT for some MBAs |
Documents | Personal statement, 2 LORs, CV, transcripts, funds proof | Personal statement, 2 LORs, CV, transcripts, funds proof |
Funds/Proof | Annual living funds + tuition evidence | Annual living funds + tuition evidence |
Intakes | Sep main; some Jan | Sep main; some Jan |
Visa | Study visa; part‑time work allowed | Study visa; stay‑back (Stamp 1G) 1–2 years |
💰 Tuition & Fees (per year)
Degree | Public Universities | Private Universities | Notes |
Bachelor’s | €9,000–€18,000 | €15,000–€25,000 | STEM higher |
Master’s | €10,000–€22,000 | €18,000–€30,000 | MBAs higher |
🏠 Living Costs & Benefits
Expect €10,000–€15,000 per year. Dublin rents are highest; Cork, Limerick, Galway often cheaper. Leap Card discounts student travel; active graduate recruitment by tech/pharma multinationals.
- Stay‑back: 1 year (Bachelor’s) and typically 2 years (Master’s) under Stamp 1G.
- Thriving tech, pharma, med‑devices, and finance sectors.
- English‑speaking EU base with Schengen proximity.