Costs to study in Ireland

Studying abroad in Ireland is always the dream of many people, but scholarships from governments and universities are limited. Therefore, many students choose to pay for their fees. In other words, they must prepare for the study and living costs.

University’s tuition in Ireland

To meet the academic needs of international students, educational institutions in Ireland have adjusted the most stable tuition fees while providing many attractive scholarships for domestic and foreign students. For non-Eu students, the cost depends largely on your discipline and school. The cost level will vary by year ranging from 9,950 - 24.95 EUR as in the fields of science, technology and engineering, about 9,750 - 22,000 EUR for business, arts and humanities while the medical industry has the highest cost, 45,000 - 54,000 EUR in 2018 - 2019. The cost of a postgraduate program also ranges from 9,000 - 40,000 EUR depending on the discipline you choose. 

There are other expenses you need to cover during your studies:

• Books and study materials: EUR 75/month
• Social / entertainment activities: 60 - 100 EUR/month
• Health insurance: EUR 45/month

Some low-cost schools are chosen by many students

Dublin Business School has the cheapest tuition for a Bachelor's in Ireland. The university has a variety of disciplines such as accounting, finance, business management, arts, media, social sciences, humanities and psychology.

• Undergraduate tuition: 10.000 - 13.000 EUR
• Postgraduate tuition: 6.000 - 12.000 EUR

The University of Limerick has more than 70 bachelor’s programs and 100 master’s programs. The university attracts more than 2,000 international students with special offers such as scholarships and part-time jobs for students.

• Undergraduate tuition: 3.000 - 5.000 EUR
• Postgraduate tuition: 6.000 - 12.000 EUR

Griffith College Dublin offers a variety of international courses and programmes. The university has won numerous awards in Digital Media, Computer, Design, Interior, Fashion Design, Law, Business and Communications. 

• Undergraduate tuition: 12.000 EUR
• Postgraduate tuition: 12.000 - 14.000 EUR

The National University of Ireland is a university of many professions with a 96% share of graduates with jobs in Ireland. 

• Undergraduate tuition: 13.000 - 23.000 EUR
• Postgraduate tuition: 15.000 - 18.000 EUR

Trinity College Dublin is the highest-ranked university in Ireland and is recognized worldwide for its quality of education and effective teaching methods.  

• Undergraduate tuition: 20.000 - 23.000 EUR
• Postgraduate tuition: 11.000 -  21.000 EUR

Costs of living

Besides tuition, living expenses are also an issue that many international students are concerned about. Before coming to Ireland, the Government will ask you to present financial proof with a specified amount of EUR 7.000. Ireland's cost of living is usually higher than that of other European countries estimated at EUR 7.000 to EUR 12.000 a year (which means spending EUR 550 to EUR 1.000 per month) depending on your city, type of accommodation and personal lifestyle.

The capital of Dublin is considered Ireland's most expensive place, which is famous for its higher cost of living than other cities, but lower if it is compared to that of New York or London. The living expenses (including accommodation) are from EUR 1,100 - EUR 1,800 per month. Other locations with cheaper prices include Cork (ranging from EUR 860-1,400/month), Galway and other cities (EUR 800 - EUR 1,100/month). 

Accommodation accounts for the majority of living expenses (actually about 38%) of international students. Most educational institutions offer accommodation in dormitories. However, the price is quite expensive, the number is limited as well as the demand is high, so only about 12% choose to stay at dormitories. The majority of international students choose other housing such as renting a private house, lodging or sharing (Irish friends, family, colleagues, etc). Each has different prices ranging from 400 - 900 EUR / month. 

The cost of eating for the whole month is not too high. You can shop for cheap food at supermarkets from EUR 250 - EUR 350 per month or eat at small restaurants which cost from EUR 55 per meal.

Transportation costs are mainly buses or bicycles. Students have a discount on public transportation when they have a bus card. Bicycles are a popular means of transportation and you can rent them at a low cost.