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Study in Ireland

English-speaking EU, with the tech giants next door

Intakes January, September
English requirement IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0
Work while studying 20 hours per week in term time
Post-study work 2 years for master's graduates
Typical living cost €10,000 – €15,000

Ireland is the only English-speaking country left in the European Union, and the European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, Pfizer and Intel are all in Dublin. For technology and pharmaceutical graduates that proximity turns into interviews.

The Third Level Graduate Programme gives master’s graduates two years to stay and work, and the visa process is comparatively quick.

Why students choose it

  • The only English-speaking country in the EU
  • European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple and Pfizer
  • Two-year stay-back for master's graduates
  • Strong pharmaceutical and medtech employers outside Dublin

Popular courses

  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Pharmaceutical Science
  • MSc Business Analytics
  • MSc International Business
  • MEng Electronic Engineering

Other destinations

One-year master's and a two-year post-study work visa

  • Intakes January, September
  • Post-study 2 years (Graduate Route)
  • English IELTS 6.0–6.5, no band below 5.5

The widest choice of universities and funding

  • Intakes Fall, Spring
  • Post-study 1 year OPT, 3 years for STEM
  • English IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 80+; GRE or GMAT for some programmes

A clear route from study to permanent residence

  • Intakes January, May, September
  • Post-study Up to 3 years (PGWP)
  • English IELTS 6.0–6.5, no band below 6.0

Top-100 universities and strong working rights

  • Intakes February, July
  • Post-study 2–4 years (longer in regional areas)
  • English IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

Get expert education consultation

Talk to a senior counsellor about your profile, budget and target intake. No cost, no obligation.

Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. We usually reply on WhatsApp within an hour.