Study in Ireland
Study in Ireland
Overview
Ireland is one of the most popular study abroad destination in Europe. Irish universities offer quality education in a traditional, yet modern setting. Thousands of study programmes from over two dozen schools attract international students from around the world. Here are some of the highlights of studying in Ireland.
Safe Environment
Ireland is a friendly, safe country for International Students and consistently ranked in top 20 countries in Global Peace Index and Better Life Index.
English Speaking
Ireland has its own language and culture yet English is the most commonly spoken language.
Education Excellence
Ireland has a reputation for high-quality education and Ireland’s higher education system is in the top 20 worldwide.
Innovative & creative culture
Irish people were behind many life-changing inventions and continue to excel in the field of art, literature, music, science and technology.
Global Companies
Ireland is the European hub to over 1,000 leading multinational companies such as Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Pfizer etc.
Career Outlook
With many multinational corporations, Ireland offers numerous opportunities for graduates with an international background.
Location & Geography
Located in the north-western fringes of Europe, Ireland’s history is long and complicated. The first great tribes to establish themselves on this island were known as the Celts. The customs, myths, and languages of these peoples are still very important to modern day Irish citizens. While Irish Gaelic is still an official language, it is spoken only by a minority, as everyone in Ireland today communicates in English. Also, since Ireland is so close to the United Kingdom, you can easily travel to and/or network in major cities like London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.Germany has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP. Germany is a global leader in several industrial, scientific and technological sectors. Germany ranks very high on the Human Development Index, it offers social security and a universal health care system, environmental protections, and a tuition-free university education.
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Education System in Ireland
Education in Ireland is free at all levels including university education for Irish nationals and resident of the European Union. However, this benefit is not applicable to international students. Education is compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to sixteen or until students have completed three years of second-level education. Education system is Ireland can be mainly categorised in four levels.
Primary Education including Pre-primary
Post Primary Education
Further Education & Training
For Higher Education
Types of Higher Education in Ireland
Higher Education in Ireland is provided mainly by Universities,Institutes of Technology and Colleges of Education. Ireland has a total of 9 universities, 9 colleges of education, 14 Institutes of Technology and 15 private higher education institutions.
Tuition Fees And Living Expense
Tuition fees to study in Ireland depend on the university, type of program and the location. We have listed the average tuition fees to study in Ireland.
| Study Program | Average tuition Fees per Year |
| Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | €9,850 to €25,500 |
| Postgraduate Master’s degree | €9,500 to €34,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | €9,500 to €34,500 |
| MBA | €20,000 to €35,000 |
Living expenses costs are generally higher in bigger cities, and also depend on a student’s lifestyle, choice of housing, and spending habits. Cities like Dublin, Cork and Galway are expensive as compared to Limerick, Mayo and Waterford. An international student, on a average needs €7000-12,000 annually to live in Ireland.
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Popular Courses in Ireland
- Business Analytics
- Data science/ Big Data
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Investment Banking and Finance
- Digital Marketing
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
Admission Criteria To Study in Ireland
Entry requirement in Irish universities depends on the course and the individual university requirements. Although the entry requirements are low in Irish Universities, the education standard is not. Let us read about some of the basic eligibility criteria for admission in Irish Universities.
| Type Of Institute | Academics | IELTS ( English Taught ) |
| Pathways | All Indian Senior School Certificate with an average of 60-65% (approx.) | IELTS: 5.5 with no band less than 5 TOEFL: IBT 65 with no band less than 55 PTE: academic 42 |
| Undergraduate | All Indian Senior School Certificate with an average of 60-65% (approx.) | IELTS: 5.5 with no band less than 5 TOEFL: IBT 75 PTE: academic 50 |
| Postgraduate | Bachelor’s degree with Industry experience | IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6 TOEFL: IBT 79 PTE: academic 58 |
Upcoming intakes in Ireland
There are two intakes available in Ireland. While most Indian students prefer the September intake, January intake is equally good.
Intake 1
Autumn Semester
Starts early September and runs till December
Intake 2
Spring Semester
Starts late January through to May
Post Study Work Visa
In Ireland you will be allowed to work for 20 hours per week during the academic session and 40 hours per week during the vacation. You have to meet the following criteria to work in Ireland.
- Hold a GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card – a certificate of registration you receive from the Immigration Office on your arrival in Ireland
- Be enrolled in a study programme that is included on the government’s list of visa eligible courses.
- Studying a minimum 1-year-long course
Student Visa in Ireland
As an international student you will need to apply for a visa to enter Ireland. Prior to starting the process of visa application,you will be required to have an offer from a recognised program/university in Ireland and a receipt of the payment of enrolment fees from college. There are two types of visas that Indian students are eligible for:
Short Stay ‘C’ Study Visa
Long Stay ‘D’ Study Visa
Waiting period for a student visa application is around 15-60 days. For single-entry visa the fee is EUR 60 and a multiple-entry visa the fee is EUR 100.
Admission Process To Study in Ireland
Get free counselling from Keyway Abroad
Shortlist the course and university
Prepare for English proficiency tests like TOEFL/IELTS/PTE.
Gather documents for the application, write SOPs and LORs etc.
Apply to the university with Keyway Abroad and get the offer letter.
Apply for student visa at AVATS online portal.
Send documents according to the Irish embassy
Provide biometrics at the visa application if asked
Pay the visa application fee for single, multiple, or transit entry.
Get the student visa and prepare for departure.
Admission Process To Study in Ireland
Get free counselling from Keyway Abroad
Shortlist the course and university
Prepare for English proficiency tests like TOEFL/IELTS/PTE.
Gather documents for the application, write SOPs and LORs etc.
Apply to the university with Keyway Abroad and get the offer letter.
Apply for student visa at AVATS online portal.
Send documents according to the Irish embassy
Provide biometrics at the visa application if asked
Pay the visa application fee for single, multiple, or transit entry.
Get the student visa and prepare for departure.
After You Graduate
Ireland has become Europe’s economic powerhouse after becoming a member of the European Union. Structural reforms and huge foreign direct investment have attracted many multinational corporations to set up their European headquarters in Ireland. International students stand a good chance at finding a job and staying in the country after you graduate.After completion of your studies, you can stay back to seek employment under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme for non-EU third level graduates for up to 24 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For a bachelors course the tuition fees ranges from 9000 Euros to 13000 Euros per annum and for Master program the tuition fees range from 11000 Euros to 35000 Euros per annum. And the living cost for an international student range between 800-1000 Euros per month.
IELTS is asked by most of the universities, however you can also apply on the basis of MOI to Ireland for Study.
Definitely, Ireland is the largest exporter of computer and IT services & it has a strong reputation in the software industry. Studying computer science will surely be beneficial in terms of employability.
Data Analytics, Computer Networking, Robotics, Internet of things, Cyber Forensics etc. are among the most popular course in Ireland.
You will be allowed to work 20 hours per week during the course and full-time during vacation periods. You can expect to earn approximately €8-€9 per hour.
As a part-time worker during your study, you can work in the field of sales, retail assistant and cashier etc. For a graduate there are many job opportunities for IT sector and aviation industries.
Student need to show enough fund which can support his/her living in Ireland for the duration of course and remaining amount of tuition fees. On an average the living expense for student for one month is around 1000 Euros.
After completing your study for a Master’s Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma or Doctoral Degree you will get to stay for two years in search of employment. For an undergraduate degree you get a 12-month stay back option. And if a person has stayed legally up to 5 years and having job through which one is earning more than 30,000 Euros per annum, they can apply for a PR.