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Europe's Silicon Valley
Dublin hosts EMEA HQs of Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Amazon, Intel, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.
Study in Ireland
🇮🇪 Study in Ireland
student visa consultants.
EU's fastest-growing tech hub, 2-year Stamp 1G work permit, and English-speaking universities.
Overview
Why study in Ireland in 2026
Ireland — the European HQ of Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft and Pfizer — offers English-taught degrees at globally-ranked universities plus a 2-year post-study work permit (Stamp 1G). It's the fastest way for an Indian STEM graduate to reach Big Tech in Europe.
Deep-dive guides
Explore Study in Ireland in detail
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Student Visa Guide
Category, documents, timeline, interview prep and refusal reasons.
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Top Universities
QS-ranked institutions, admission cutoffs, tuition and campus notes.
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Popular Courses
In-demand master's programs, ROI, and specialisations for Indians.
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Scholarships & Aid
Merit awards, assistantships, government schemes and how to apply.
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Cost of Study & Living
City-wise tuition + living costs, budgeting and money-saving tips.
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Post-Study Work Visa
OPT, PGWP, Graduate Route, Subclass 485 and PR pathway after graduation.
Read full guide →Why Ireland
6 reasons Indian students pick Ireland
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Top-ranked universities
Trinity College Dublin (#87 QS), UCD, UCC, Galway — all globally ranked, all teaching in English.
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2-year Stamp 1G
Every master's graduate gets a 2-year work permit (1 year for bachelor's) — no salary threshold, no employer sponsor needed.
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EU gateway
English-speaking EU member — pathway to Critical Skills Employment Permit and Long-Term Residence.
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Warm & welcoming
Nation of 5 million with an unusually strong Indian student community — 30,000+ Indians studying/working.
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Full health insurance covered
Mandatory €300–500/yr private insurance covers GP, specialist and hospital — no NHS-style waits.
Top universities
Famous universities in Ireland
We file admissions to every institution below and dozens more. Rankings shown are QS World University Rankings 2026 or category equivalents.
Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Dublin
Ireland's #1, historic prestige
University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin
Business, engineering, IT
University College Cork (UCC)
Cork
Pharma, food, business
University of Galway
Galway
Med-tech, medicine, IT
Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin
Applied CS, business
University of Limerick (UL)
Limerick
Cooperative education leaders
Maynooth University
Maynooth
IT, humanities
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Dublin
Best PGWP-eligible tech programs
Popular courses
Top programs Indian students choose
- → MSc Computer Science / Data Analytics / AI
- → MSc Business Analytics / MBA
- → MSc Cybersecurity / Cloud Computing
- → MSc Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Med-tech
- → MSc International Business / Finance
- → MSc Construction & Project Management
- → MSc Digital Marketing / FinTech
- → MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Cost of study
2026 costs at a glance
Tuition
€10,000 – €26,000 / year (₹9 L – ₹24 L). Business/tech typically €15–20k.
Living
€10,000 – €14,000 / year (₹9 L – ₹13 L). Dublin costlier than Cork/Galway/Limerick.
Scholarships
Government of Ireland Scholarships (€10k full-fee), university merit awards (€2k–€8k), DFHERI post-Brexit awards.
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Intakes
September — primary intake; January — 30% of universities (mainly UG top-ups & PG)
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Work while studying
20 hours per week during term-time, 40 hours/week during official holidays (May–Aug, Dec 15–Jan 15).
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Post-study work
Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G): 1 year for bachelor's (Level 8), 2 years for master's/PhD (Level 9/10). Converts easily to Critical Skills Employment Permit (€38,000+ salary) → Long-Term Residence after 5 years.
Eligibility
Student visa requirements
- 1Class 12 with 65–75% for UG; bachelor's with 60–65% for master's
- 2IELTS 6.5 overall (no band < 6.0); TOEFL 90+; PTE 63+ accepted
- 3Proof of funds: €10,000 held for 28 days + 1st year tuition paid
- 4Private medical insurance for the year
- 5Statement of Purpose, transcripts, CV
- 6Visa fee €60 (single-entry) or €100 (multi-entry) + biometrics
Our process
Pune to campus — 5 stages
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Shortlist & apply
Direct applications to 4–6 universities via PAC/university portals. Rolling admissions Sept–May.
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Offer + deposit
Conditional/unconditional offers, tuition deposit paid, unconditional letter secured.
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Financials + insurance
€10,000 bank balance held 28 days OR education loan sanction + insurance policy.
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Study visa (D-visa) filing
AVATS online application → VFS Pune biometrics → 8–12 week processing.
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Landing + PPS number
Airport landing, GNIB/IRP registration, PPS number, bank account, accommodation.
2026 policy desk
Latest Ireland student visa updates
Living cost requirement raised
Proof of funds increased to €10,000 (from €7,000) for 2025 applications — reflecting Dublin rental costs.
Critical Skills list expanded
ICT, engineering, healthcare, financial services roles added to Critical Skills Occupation List — €38,000 threshold for master's grads.
Post-study extended to 2 years
Third Level Graduate Programme now clearly extends to 24 months for Level 9/10 (master's/PhD) — key differentiator vs Netherlands (12 months).
Faster visa processing
Study visa decisions currently averaging 4–8 weeks (down from 12–16 weeks in 2023) — apply 3 months before intake.
FAQs
Study in Ireland — FAQs
Why choose Ireland over the UK?
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Ireland gives 2-year post-study work (vs UK's 2-year Graduate Route — same), lower tuition (€15–20k vs £22–30k), lower cost of living outside Dublin, and dependants for master's students (unlike UK from Jan 2024).
Which are the top employers hiring Indian graduates?
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Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Stripe, Intel, Analog Devices, Pfizer, J&J, Accenture — all with 5,000+ employees each in Ireland.
Can I bring my spouse?
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Yes, spouses of master's/PhD students can apply for Stamp 3 (no work rights initially) or Stamp 1G-linked employment permits if the primary graduate lands a Critical Skills role.
What is the total cost for a 1-year master's?
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€15,000 tuition + €12,000 living + €500 insurance + €60 visa + flights = €28k–32k = ~₹26–30 L. Half a US master's, faster ROI.
Is IELTS mandatory?
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No — universities accept TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo. Some universities waive English tests if you have 4+ years of English-medium education (Class 10 + 12 + degree).
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