Study in Ireland

For September 2026 intakes, the main deadline is April 30. A few universities accept later applications on a rolling basis, so ask us if you've missed it.

No. Most Irish universities accept the Duolingo English Test as an alternative. Duolingo costs around €45, IELTS around €200.

Yes. If your academic background is strong enough, the university issues a Conditional Offer. It becomes unconditional once you submit your English score, usually due a few weeks before the course starts.

It depends on the program. NCI accepts from 2.0/4.0, Griffith from around 2.5, and the bigger names like UCD or Trinity expect 3.0 and above. You can check the requirement for any specific master's on our course search, or send us your transcript and we'll tell you where you stand.

For your student visa, you need to prove access to €10,000 for living expenses for your first year, on top of your tuition fee. Each additional year of study requires another €10,000.

No. Student visas don't allow you to bring spouses, children, or other family members as dependants. They would need to qualify for their own visa separately.

Yes. Scholarships are considered automatically when you apply, there's no separate scholarship application. Awards are based on your GPA and academic profile.

External scholarships from your home country or third parties are separate, and you're free to apply for those on your own.

Yes. Full-time during summer and Christmas holidays, part-time the rest of the year. The Irish minimum wage is €14.15 per hour as of January 2025.

Yes. A master's gets you a 2-year work and residence permit, so you can take any full-time job in Ireland. If you work full-time through that period and land a longer-term role, you can stay beyond the 2 years and eventually qualify for permanent residence.

Yes, it's required for immigration registration. Student insurance costs around €120 per year, and we help you arrange it.

Yes. We guide you through options, budgets, locations, and the booking process so you don't end up in a bad lease. Cost depends on the type of support you need, we'll explain it when we talk.

The consultation and our help with getting you settled in Ireland are free. Some specific services may have a fee, we'll always tell you upfront before anything is charged.