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Studying in Ireland

Ireland is an English-speaking European country with long-established universities in Dublin, Cork and Galway, and the European headquarters of major technology and pharmaceutical companies. Teaching is in English.

View its 2 universities Attaché and embassy

Ireland

Dublin

Universities
2
Tracks
2
Living costs
High

Ireland at a glance

Capital
Dublin
Population
5.4 million
Official languages
Irish and English
Language of study
English
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time difference
3 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Mild maritime: cool with frequent rain

Cost of living

High
More affordableMore expensive

Housing in Dublin is expensive and hard to find; other cities cost less.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Foundation

IELTS
5.0–5.5
TOEFL iBT
60–70

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
79–90

Master

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
80–100

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT PTE Academic
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test Cambridge C1 Advanced Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Many universities offer preparatory English programs for students below the required score.

Working while studying

Students may work up to 20 hours a week during term and 40 hours in the set holiday periods (June to September, and 15 December to 15 January).

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 2 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Film Industry, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics
  • Self-Funded Students Track 2 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Film Industry, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics

Universities in Ireland

2 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.