For International Students, the cost of studying in Ireland highly depends on the level of education as well as the duration of the course. However, a rough estimate can be obtained from the following figures:

Bachelor’s Degree- 9850 to 25,500 Euros

Master’s Degree- 9,500- 34,500 Euros

Doctoral Degree- 9,500-34,500 Euros

The living cost obviously varies largely depending on where you study in Ireland, the type of accommodation you choose and your personal lifestyle. However, it is estimated that an International Student typically spends anywhere between 7,000 to 12,000 Euros per year on living expenses in Ireland.

How much a student is entitled to work in Ireland while studying largely depends on their country of origin. Students belonging to the European Economic Area are entitled to work full-time or part-time while studying. Students who do not belong to EEA but have Stamp 2 permission are entitled to casual employment. They can work for up to 20 hours per week during their term and 40 hours per week during scheduled holidays. However, students with Stamp 2A permission are not allowed to work in Ireland.

The minimum wage rate in Ireland is 9.80 Euros an hour and International Students are also entitled to the same minimum rate of wages so long as they are able to provide all the necessary documents to their employer.

Non EU/EEA nationals who have pursued a degree from an Irish higher institution is entitled to stay back for a period of 24 months post the completion of their degree to seek employment. This rule has been introduced as a part of the Third Level Graduate Scheme Permission.

Ireland is home to a variety of educational institutions including seven universities, seven colleges and 14 institutes of technology. Here are some of the most popular educational institutes in Ireland:

• University College Dublin
• University of Limerick
• Trinity College, Dublin
• Dublin City University

When a person has legally resided in Ireland for a period of minimum 5 years and has a General Employment Pass of Ireland along with a job that offers remuneration of 27,000 Euros per annum or more, then that person is entitled to apply for the PR of Ireland.

However, in case your occupation falls under the Critical Skills and you have a Critical Skills Permit of Ireland, you are entitled to apply for a PR within 2 years of holding the critical skills permit and a job that pays remuneration of 30,000 Euros per annum or more.

International students do require a student visa to study in Ireland. It is important to note that, a balance of 7,000 Euros which happens to be the living expense of one year in Ireland must be shown as proof of funds in order to avail an Irish Student Visa.

Here is a comprehensive list of documents required in order to obtain a student visa to study in Ireland:

• Passport size photo
• Letter of acceptance from an Irish university
• Receipt of payment of tuition fees
• Proof of English-language proficiency in the form of IELTS/TOEFL
• Proof of funds
• Medical insurance papers

Here is a comprehensive list of documents required in order to obtain a student visa to study in Ireland:

• The education system of Ireland is characterized as one of the best in Europe ( ranked in Top 20 for higher education in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook)
• One of the biggest advantages of studying in Ireland is that it is an English-speaking country and hence students do not face language constraints.
• Ireland is home to a few of the world’s leading MNCs such as IBM, Google, Apple, Pfizer and so on.
• Irish people are known around the world for their friendliness, warmth and hospitality which makes it easy for students to adjust. Secondly, its emerald landscape also makes it one of the reasons to study here.
• Ireland has a large volume of youth population. Nearly 40% of the Irish population is below the age of 25. Moreover, it is considered to be one of the safest countries in Europe.