The Land of Saints and Scholars famous for its rich history of education, art, and literature – Ireland, offers a more affordable education compared to the US, UK, and Australia, with lower tuition fees and cost of living. It has a growing Indian community and Indian student associations, which helps students feel at home and ease their transition to living abroad. Besides being an obvious choice for those pursuing a career in the Arts and Human Sciences, Ireland is an excellent destination for students in a variety of fields like Technology and Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, and more thanks to its strong education system, cultural diversity, and vibrant economy.
Facts and Rankings
- Over 35,000 international students from more than 160 countries are studying in Ireland
- Ireland ranks 11th globally for graduate employability
- all seven of Ireland’s public universities and one of its 14 institutes of technology were ranked in the top 700 in the QS World University Rankings.
- International students can work 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during holidays.
- Non-EU/EEA students can avail a 2-year stay-back visa after completing their degree to seek employment.
- Estimated living costs for students range from €7,000 to €12,000 per year,
- Ireland ranks 19th globally on the Global Innovation Index
- Ireland is ranked 15th globally for quality of life
Visa requirements
| C study Visa | For 3 months |
| D study Visa | For more than 3 months |
Tuition fee
| Level of studying | Average fee annualy |
| Undergraduate degree | €9,850 to €25,500 euros |
| Postgraduate Masters | €9,500 to €34,500 euros |
| Doctoral Degree | €9,500 to €34,500 euros |
Intakes and their respective deadlines
| Intake | Application Deadline |
| Fall (September intake) | February – July |
| Winter (January intake) | September – October |
Common Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Levels | Benefits | Deadline |
| The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Bachelors Masters PhD , | A €10,000 stipend for 1 year of study Fully funded tuition and other registration costs | |
| The Walsh Fellowship | Masters PhD Eligible for projects related to Teagasc Research and Knowledge Transfer Program, majoring in fields of food, crops, animal and grasslands, environment, economics and rural development. | €22,000 per student awarded. | |
| Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship | Research MS PhD Direct PhD | a stipend of €16,000 per annum a contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum |
