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Study in Ireland

An English-speaking EU country with a booming tech economy and a generous stay-back option.

Indicative tuition
€10,000–€25,000 per year
Post-study work
Up to 24 months (master's)
Student route
Stamp 2 student permission

About Ireland

Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the Eurozone, home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, Pfizer and many more, creating strong graduate opportunities in tech, pharma and finance.

Universities such as Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin combine long academic heritage with a modern, research-led approach, and the country is known for being safe, friendly and welcoming to international students.

Popular student cities

  • Dublin
  • Cork
  • Galway
  • Limerick

Ireland student visa: key facts

The main student route to Ireland is the Stamp 2 student permission. Here's what international students should know.

Visa type
Long-stay (D) study visa / Stamp 2 immigration permission
Work during study
Up to 20 hours per week in term; 40 hours in holiday periods
Post-study work
Third Level Graduate Programme, up to 24 months (master's) to seek work
English requirement
IELTS / equivalent, typically 6.0–6.5 depending on course
Proof of funds
Evidence of tuition paid + living costs for the year

Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

Why choose Ireland?

English-speaking EU

Study in English while living in the European Union, with easy travel across Europe.

Global tech & pharma hub

Major multinationals are headquartered in Dublin, creating strong internship and graduate pipelines.

Stay-back visa

The Third Level Graduate Programme lets master's graduates stay up to 24 months to find work.

Safe & welcoming

Consistently ranked among the friendliest, safest countries for international students.

Courses in Ireland

Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

See all 17 courses
Law
Undergraduate4 years

BCL (Hons) Law

University College Dublin

Location
Dublin, Ireland
Indicative tuition
€26,500 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BSc Business Analytics

University College Dublin

Location
Dublin, Ireland
Indicative tuition
€24,000 / year
Economics
Undergraduate3 years

BSc Economics

University College Dublin

Location
Dublin, Ireland
Indicative tuition
€26,800 / year
Nursing & Allied Health
Undergraduate4 years

BSc (Hons) General Nursing

University College Dublin

Location
Dublin, Ireland
Indicative tuition
€25,000 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BSc (Hons) Global Business

Trinity College Dublin

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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Indicative tuition
€26,000 / year

Not finding the right course?

Search our application partner ApplyBoard's Ireland catalogue — mostly pathway and teaching institutions we do not list ourselves. Applying through it is free.

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Universities in Ireland

Scholarships for Ireland

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Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in Ireland

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 1

    Counselling & matching

    A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Application support

    We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.

  3. 3

    Placement & enrolment

    From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.

SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Why is it only SGD 50? · The full process, stage by stage

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More options in Ireland

ApplyBoard, our application partner, lists schools across Ireland that are not in our own catalogue — mostly pathway and teaching institutions. You can browse and apply to those yourself at no cost.

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or compare both application routes

Ready to study in Ireland?

Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.

SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Not set on Ireland?

Compare visa routes, costs and post-study work rights across our other country guides — the same placement support applies everywhere.

Compare Ireland side by side

Weighing Ireland against another destination? These match-ups put tuition, visas and post-study work rights next to each other, with an honest verdict.

Studying in Ireland: your questions, answered

What visa do I need to study in Ireland?

The main student route is the Stamp 2 student permission. Visa type: Long-stay (D) study visa / Stamp 2 immigration permission. Work during study: Up to 20 hours per week in term; 40 hours in holiday periods. Post-study work: Third Level Graduate Programme, up to 24 months (master's) to seek work. English requirement: IELTS / equivalent, typically 6.0–6.5 depending on course. Proof of funds: Evidence of tuition paid + living costs for the year. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

How much does it cost to study in Ireland?

International tuition typically falls in the range of €10,000–€25,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.

What qualifications do you accept?

We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.

How soon will someone contact me?

A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand — your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next — so you can judge the service before you pay for it.