Country guide
Studying in Ireland
A short overview of IELTS scores, costs, the student visa and work rules for Ireland.
This is general information, not advice. Requirements, fees and visa rules change, so always check the official website and the university’s own course page before you apply.
- Typical IELTS requirement
- Often 6.0–6.5 overall.
- Tuition (rough guide)
- Roughly EUR 10,000–30,000 a year for non-EU students.
- Student visa
- Study visa (if your country needs one): offer letter, proof of fees paid, funds and medical insurance.
- Working while you study
- Limited part-time work hours during term (Stamp 2).
- After you graduate
- The Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) lets eligible graduates stay to look for work.
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