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Overview

Overview

Study in Ireland, and explore the top 5 Universities renowned for global excellence. Cutting-edge research, a strong economy, cultural richness, and international exposure, for which Ireland is known in Europe and beyond. International students opt to study in Ireland, for its world-class education. Ireland offers progressive higher education and innovative and promising career options. The employment rate for males aged 15-64 years was 76.9% in 2021, much higher than most developed countries. International students choose Ireland for higher studies for its stay-back visa option. After completing studies one can avail of either one or two-year stay-back visas.

If you study in Ireland, rest assured that you will have a global career with unlimited potential. Universities in Ireland that offer master's programs are normally State-funded but generally autonomous. There are seven universities in Ireland, and some of the top universities are the National University of Ireland, which is the umbrella university covering University College Dublin, the University of Galway, University College Cork, and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Study in Ireland for Indian Students is a welcoming country. It is a safe place to study, live and work. On the Global Peace Index, it ranked 12th in the world, and 22nd in the World Happiness Index. Young Irish people have the 4th highest standard of education in the world, according to the OECD 2019 Education Report. There are adequate job opportunities for international students. Students can study in Ireland and are eligible to apply for a Work Permit. The job profile pays them 30,000 EUR/ INR 23 Lakh per year.

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Capital

Dublin

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Currency

IEP

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Int. Students

32,000

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Happiness Index

13th

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Top University

Trinity College

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ENG Test Reqd.

IELTS

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No of Universities

7

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PCI

$99,152


Intake for Study in Ireland

Intakes

An Ireland Intakes is known as a semester in some universities in Ireland. For Irish universities, there are mainly two intakes, the Autumn Intake and the Spring Intake.

 

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Type of Education in Ireland

Education Types

Academic excellence, global degrees, diplomas, and certificates, vibrant campus life, abundant growth in research growth, and the plethora of employment opportunities set Ireland apart from other countries. Higher education can entail degree and non-degree programs.

Higher Certificate: Institutes in Ireland offer two-year higher certificates. These courses are open to people with basic qualifications. 

Higher Diploma: One can study in Ireland and opt for a higher diploma of 1 year with a basic qualification. There are some fixed eligibility criteria to meet the requirements. 

Graduate Diploma: Like higher certificates and higher diplomas offered by the universities of Ireland, a wide variety of 1-year graduate diplomas are offered by the Irish universities. Many get confused about the difference between diplomas and higher diplomas. The basic difference is the additional study time required for advanced learning.

Post-Graduate Diploma: PG diplomas are very popular in Ireland. The diplomas consist of a wide variety of subjects between 1 and 2 years.

Bachelor’s Degree: You can study in Ireland by opting for a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, only the Bachelor of Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Architecture programs are for 5-6 years.

Honours Bachelor’s Degree: Honours Bachelor’s degree in Ireland is 4 years, but for the degree in medicine, degree in veterinary science and architecture programs are for 5-6 years.

Master’s Degree: The master's degree in Ireland is mostly 1 year except for certain programs that may extend to 16-24 months.

Doctoral Degree: It is a research-level program offered in various disciplines. The duration is mostly 3 years of research work followed by a dissertation.


Eligibility: Academic Prerequisites

Eligibility

To study in Ireland, you need the following academic prerequisites. 

For a Post Graduate Diploma, you need a High

School Diploma, and a Bachelor's Certificate for Master, LOR, LOA, and SOP.

For an Honours Bachelor’s Degree, you need a High School Diploma proof, LOR, LOA, and SOP

For a Master’s Degree, you need a Bachelor's degree or diploma, a 2.1 honors degree, a Minimum score of 60%, LOR, LOA, and SOP.

For a doctoral degree, you need a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree, a minimum of 60% in all levels, LOR, LOA, and SOP.


Documents Required

Documents
Passport

Passport

Passport Photo

Passport Photo

Resume

Resume

POF, POL

POF, POL

LOR

LOR

English Test

English Test


Courses in Ireland

Courses
Name of Course Duration Average FEE
Bachelor of Arts in International Business - Global Marketing 48 Months EUR-15,360
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering - Embedded Systems and IoT 48 Months EUR-15,500
Bachelor of Business Studies in Global Business - International Business 48 Months EUR-27,720
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sci & Software Engineering - Artificial Intelligence 48 Months EUR-18,000
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence 48 Months EUR-16,400
Master of Arts in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice - Crime and Justice in Comparative Perspective 12 Months EUR-18,000
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & Intercultural Studies - Language Teaching and Learning 12 Months EUR-18,000
Master of Arts in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing - Data Protection Law 12 Months EUR-18,000
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering - Aerospace Materials 12 Months EUR-18,078
Master of Legislative Law (International Justice) - International Human Rights Law 12 Months EUR-18,000
Course Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Business - Global MarketingDuration: 48 Months | Fee : 15,360
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering - Embedded Systems and IoTDuration: 48 Months | Fee : 15,500
Bachelor of Business Studies in Global Business - International BusinessDuration: 48 Months | Fee : 27,720
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sci & Software Engineering - Artificial IntelligenceDuration: 48 Months | Fee : 18,000
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Computer Science - Artificial IntelligenceDuration: 48 Months | Fee : 16,400
Master of Arts in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice - Crime and Justice in Comparative PerspectiveDuration: 12 Months | Fee : 18,000
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & Intercultural Studies - Language Teaching and LearningDuration: 12 Months | Fee : 18,000
Master of Arts in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing - Data Protection LawDuration: 12 Months | Fee : 18,000
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering - Aerospace MaterialsDuration: 12 Months | Fee : 18,078
Master of Legislative Law (International Justice) - International Human Rights LawDuration: 12 Months | Fee : 18,000

Cost of Study in Ireland

Cost

The actual cost to study in Ireland including living costs depends on one’s lifestyle and the city where one resides. Moreover, the cost of living for students will remain the same as that of international students from countries outside of the European Union.

Ireland fits within an acceptable budget for higher education. Thanks to its respectable standard of living and comparably affordable tuition fees, living costs, and other costs for international students.

The actual cost of living or total cost, whatever we refer to as the cost of staying and studying in Ireland includes housing, food, clothing, utilities, insurance, and more. Your weekly or even monthly expenses for food and accommodation depend on if you shop from the outskirts of a city, for instance, Carrefour, or if you like to have them at a nearby food merchant that would be a bit costly for sure.

The utility will also depend on the climate where you are currently dwelling, and also the Irish property you are using. If you are living on the outskirts of the city, the utility cost will be different. We have covered all the estimated living expenses for Indian students here. Let’s look at a glance!

Type of Expense Avg. Yearly Cost (EURO)
Tuition Fees 15000.00
Living and accomodation 10000.00
Airfare 800.00
Visa 60.00
Total 25860

Scholarships

Scholarships

Ireland receives more and more investment from the US than the BRIC countries. It is a small country, but you find global people there; all but 80 million people worldwide are of Irish descent. Universities in Ireland have a long-standing commitment to high-level education for international development. 

Every year, the Irish Embassy in India along with other Irish organizations awards scholarships to a large number of meritorious students all over the world to study in Ireland. The scholarship amount varies from program to program. If you are a brilliant student and a tad bit lucky, you can avail of any of the scholarships that we are about to mention here. 

Centenary Scholarship Program: - This is an excellent scholarship program for UG and PG courses offered to students from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the  USA. You will get a 1-year total tuition fee of whichever amount it is. The deadline for the scholarship is May every year.

Bank of Ireland UG Scholarship: - This scholarship is applicable for the most promising UG international students, either in Science or in Humanities, to follow a fully funded part-time honors degree course. A stipend is given of approximately 27731 Euro, deadline is August every year.

  • Scholarship for Ontario College Graduate - Ontario College students can study honors degree programs in Ireland. Graduates of 2 years college programs in Ontario securing an honors degree can pursue 2 further years of study in Ireland. The scholarship covers up to 7144 euros. The deadline is May every year.
  • The Walsh Scholarships - The Walsh Fellowships are awarded to brilliant international graduates seeking research opportunities in agricultural & food research. 30 new students every year are awarded this fellowship of 22,000 Euros. The deadline for the scholarship is September every year.
  • UCD Global Scholarships - University College Dublin offers scholarships for international students in any discipline of UG and PG courses. Scholarship amount offered 3233 Euro per year under different schemes.
  • NUI Galway International Students Scholarships - Non-EU meritorious students can get this scholarship if enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Scheme-specific awards amounting from 2068- 5358 Euro for UG and PG students

Visa Ireland - Type of Visa

Visa

International students who plan to study in Ireland need to apply for a student Visa. Visa applicants need to apply online. Please keep in mind that you will have to produce original documents in English or be accompanied by a registered notary translation authority. Visas in Ireland are divided into two categories. C study visas for short-term study and D study visas for long-term study. 

  1. The cost of C study visas for students who plan to study in Ireland for less than 90 days is 60 euros for a single entry and 100 euros for a multiple entry.
  2. The cost of D study visas for students who plan to study in Ireland for more than 90 days is 60 euros for a single entry and 100 euros for a multiple entry.


Document Required for Visa

Visa Document

Your application for a student visa to study in Ireland will only be approved if you can show that you have each of the following documents:

 

  •  Valid passport/ photo ID

    Valid passport/ photo ID

  •  Letter of Acceptance

    Letter of Acceptance

  • Study Permit/Visa

    Study Permit/Visa

  • English Proficiency

    English Proficiency

  • Proof of Income

    Proof of Income


Careers in Ireland

Careers

Over the years, Ireland has become one of the most popular countries for international students. The job opportunities after studying in Ireland are also very good. Some of the top fields of employment in Ireland are as follows:

Part-Time Work Opportunities

Working part-time In Ireland for international students is allowed up to 40 hours per week on holidays and 20 hours per week during the study year.

Post Study Work VISA

Graduates with an award at Level 9 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications qualify for post study work Visa for 12 months initially in Ireland.

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Frequently Asked Question

FAQs

One of the main reasons international undergraduate and graduate students these days opt to study abroad in Ireland is that it is a perfect country for anybody who wants a world-class education; especially a high standard education in a progressive, innovative country with promising career opportunities.

On average, international students spend around 7,000 to 12,000 EURO per year. The type of accommodation actually counts a lot on living costs in Ireland. When you plan well for the money, they can enjoy study as well as social life without any hassles. The average tuition fee for UG courses ranged around €9,850- €2,250.

To obtain a student visa in Ireland, a few compulsory documents must be presented to the authorities. Visas in Ireland are divided into two categories, such as: short and long study visa for international students.

Dublin, Cork, Galway, Maynooth and Limerick are some of the renowned cities where international students come to study every year.

The IELTS/TOEFL academic is required to obtain an Irish visa for studies, and for admission to an Irish University.

The cost of living in Ireland depends on your lifestyle and the city you decide to dwell in. So, for Indian students, the estimated cost of living in Ireland is 49,553 INR on campus and 70,200 off campus.

No doubt, Indian students can get jobs in Ireland after studying, graduation or post graduation. But graduates with an award at Level 9 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications qualify for post study work Visa for 12 months initially in Ireland.

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