Study in Ireland

Your journey to study in Ireland starts here. The international tech hub of Ireland is home to premium education, affordable tuition fees, and exciting work-while-studying opportunities. With student satisfaction rates among the best in the world, Ireland has so much to offer!

Popular Universities and Colleges in Ireland​

If you’re seeking a high-quality education at an affordable cost, choose to study in Ireland! Every Irish university is ranked among the top 3% of institutions worldwide. Graduates benefit from high employment rates, innovative tech sector opportunities, and travel or work opportunities in Europe. Learn more and choose from leading Irish universities and colleges here!

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All About Ireland​

Famous for its stunning cliff formations and gorgeous green fields, Ireland (AKA the Emerald Isle) is perfect for international students. As a growing “innovation hub” for tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, Ireland offers exciting STEM sector opportunities. Ireland also offers more affordable tuition rates and lower cost of living than many other destinations, plus the chance to travel or work in Europe!

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Work While Studying

20 Hrs

per week

International students in Ireland can work up to 20 hours per week during the study term. To qualify, students must be enrolled full-time in a course of study at least one year long.

Work After Study​

1-2

Years

Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Program allows qualifying students to stay and work for up to 12 months after graduation. In certain cases, this can be renewed for an additional 12 months.

Getting a Irish Student Visa​

Before you apply for an Irish visa, check to see if your nationality is one of the 70+ that are exempt from student visa requirements! If so, you may not need to apply for a student visa at all. You will still need to show other documents when arriving in Ireland, though.

Otherwise, if your course of study lasts more than 90 days, you’ll need a Long Stay Visa (commonly called a ‘D’ visa). You can apply using Ireland’s AVATS Online Facility. You’ll need supporting documents including an application letter, proof of enrolment, and more. Finally, you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arriving.

Avg Visa Cost​

€60 EUR​

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Proof of English Proficiency in Ireland​

Unless you’re studying in French, you will need to prove your English language proficiency to study at most Canadian institutions. Test score requirements vary by program and other factors, so check program and institution language requirements very closely. Some widely-accepted English language proficiency tests in Canada include:

Top Courses in Ireland​

National College of Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Human Resource Management

This full-time HR course draws on NCI’s seventy years as the leading educational institution for human resource management. This world-class faculty, and industry links, mean students will find the course to be current...

Queen’s University Belfast

Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Accounting

Accounting is concerned with the provision of decision-useful economic information for both internal and external organisational stakeholders, through financial statements and budgeting.

Trinity College Dublin

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Ancient and Medieval History and Culture

Ancient and Medieval History and Culture concentrates on the period c. 2000 B.C. to c. 1500 A.D. It explores the changes in society, politics, religious practices, and art and architecture that have helped to shape the world everyone live in.

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