🇮🇪 Study in Ireland
Strong in technology, business, science. Safety safe (15/100).
Ireland is a relatively settled destination for international students, where living costs run about €1100–€1800 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, business, science. Acceptance sits near 55%, and student visas process in around 45 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Key facts · Ireland
Monthly cost
€1100–1800
Acceptance rate
55%
Visa processing
~45d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#81
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€13,000/yr
Degree tuition: ~€13,000/yr (median) — range €10,000–€25,000/yr across 12 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): €10,000 — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Irish Immigration Service. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Ireland
Rent
€994
Food
€409
Transport
€128
Other
€329
Monthly total
€1,860
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €990–€2,200/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Ireland
University degrees (15)
- Atlantic Technological UniversityAtlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the west and northwest of Ireland. The official site describes ATU as combining academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity, with study options, research activity and campuses across the region.
- Dublin City UniversityDublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.
- Dublin English AcademyDublin English Academy (Dublin English Academy) is a language academy in Ireland, with an official programme page available for students exploring structured language study options.
- Maynooth UniversityMaynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
- Munster Technological UniversityMunster Technological University is an Irish technological university with study, research and student-support pathways. The official site presents undergraduate, postgraduate and part-time study, international student information, research and innovation, student supports, campuses and regional engagement.
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesThe Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was established in 1784 as the national body for the surgical branch of medicine in Ireland, with a role in supervision of training, and as of 2021 provides a broad range of medical education in multiple countries.
Summer schools (17)
- Dublin International Foundation CollegeInternational foundation in Dublin — pathway to Trinity College Dublin, UCD and RCSI.
- ABC English Language School
- ATC Language Schools Junior Summer MTU CorkATC Language Schools Junior Summer MTU Cork is a short-term summer language programme in Cork, Ireland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring seasonal study options.
- Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure (Atlantic S.E.A.L.)
- Babel Academy of English Junior Summer School DublinBabel Academy of English Junior Summer School Dublin is a short-term summer language programme in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring seasonal study options.
- CES Junior Summer Programme Dublin CorkCES Junior Summer Programme Dublin Cork is a short-term summer programme in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (3)
- Clongowes Wood College SJClongowes Wood College SJ is a boarding school option in Clane, Ireland, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- The King's Hospital School DublinThe King's Hospital School Dublin is a boarding school option in Palmerstown, Ireland, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Villiers School BoardingVilliers School is a day and boarding school in Limerick, Ireland. The official site describes Villiers as an IB day and boarding school offering national and international curriculum choices, with boarding school information, academic programmes, admissions enquiries and school life resources.
Foundation & pathway programs (5)
- Dublin International Foundation CollegeInternational foundation in Dublin — pathway to Trinity College Dublin, UCD and RCSI.
- Dublin City University International Foundation Year ProgrammeDublin City University International Foundation Year Programme is a foundation pathway option in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Dublin City UniversityDublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.
- Dublin International Foundation CollegeInternational foundation in Dublin — pathway to Trinity College Dublin, UCD and RCSI.
- Dublin International Study Centre International Foundation YearDublin International Study Centre International Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (10)
- CES CorkCES Cork is the Cork location of Centre of English Studies. The official CES site lists Cork among its school locations and presents adult English courses, junior courses, exams, student resources and support information for learners studying English with CES.
- CES DublinDublin'de Centre of English Studies (CES) şubesi. 40+ yıllık deneyim; British Council ve Languages Canada akreditasyonları. Genel İngilizce, CELTA, IELTS/TOEIC/OET hazırlık ve junior programları.
- Dublin English AcademyDublin English Academy (Dublin English Academy) is a language academy in Ireland, with an official programme page available for students exploring structured language study options.
- ECI English Summer (English in Cork Ireland)Emerald Cultural Institute offers English language and junior programmes in Ireland and the UK. The official site describes adult courses, junior summer programmes, Erasmus+ programmes, online lessons, centres in Ireland and the UK, accommodation and student information.
- Emerald Cultural Institute Dublin AdultEmerald Cultural Institute Dublin Adult is a language institute in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring short- or medium-term study options.
- Emerald Cultural Institute Junior Programmes DublinEmerald Cultural Institute Junior Programmes Dublin is a language institute in Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for learners exploring short- or medium-term study options.
Exchange programs (4)
- Erasmus+ Student Mobility — IrelandErasmus+ Student Mobility programme in Ireland. Fully funded EU exchange for university students — covers tuition, travel grant, and monthly stipend.
- Trinity College Dublin Inbound MobilityOfficial Trinity Global inbound mobility page for international students studying abroad or coming on exchange at Trinity College Dublin.
- EIL Intercultural Learning IrelandEIL Intercultural Learning Ireland is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Cork, Ireland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Trinity College Dublin Exchange IncomingTrinity College Dublin Exchange Incoming is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Dublin, Ireland, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Ireland
- Erasmus+ Student Exchange
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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