Explore Studying in Ireland
Learn how Irish higher education works, where you can study and what life costs, before you choose a course.
Why Choose Ireland for Your Studies?
Ireland is the only country that speaks English and uses the euro.
Stamp 2 (your student permission) lets you work part time. Stamp 1G lets graduates work full time while they look for a job.
Key Benefits
Student life
Universities hold welcome events for students from other countries.
- University College Dublin (UCD) holds cultural, social and information events for students from other countries.
Student cities
Where the main universities are.
Dublin
Capital
Home to four main universities, listed below.
Top Universities:
Cork
City
Home to UCC.
Top Universities:
Galway
City
Home to the University of Galway.
Top Universities:
Quick facts
The basics in one place.
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Summer temperatures | Generally 15 to 20 degrees C |
Winter temperatures | Typically 5 to 8 degrees C |
Master's level | Level 9 on the NFQ, Ireland's 10-level scale |
Intakes | September; some courses in January |
English test (University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Galway) | IELTS 6.5 overall, at least 6.0 in each part |
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