IRELAND
IRELAND
Irish universities are well-known for their research capabilities, and chances are high that your
credentials will be recognised almost anywhere in the world. Many universities also provide internship
opportunities to help students acquire practical experience in their field of study.
TThe tuition fees vary between chosen field of study, university and programme. Furthermore, there
is a big difference in the tuition fees for European and non-European students. Students from outside
the EU and EEA can expect to pay around €9,000 per year as a minimum, with some courses costing
up to €30,000 per year.
Irish universities and colleges offer two major intakes. Intakes may also be referred to as a semester in
some universities.
Intake 1: Fall Semester – A popular intake starts in the month of September
Intake 2: Spring Semester – Starts in the month of january
Student Applicant:
Students must be over 18 years of age
Non-EEA students with Stamp 2 permission to remain are allowed to take up casual employment. They
can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week in the holidays
Non-EU/EEA postgraduate students who are working on producing their dissertations beyond their
examinations are not entitled to work for more than 20 hours part-time per week during the college’s
summer break as they are still regarded by the GNIB as being in full time study
Spouse:
A Dependant, or Partner, or Spouse of a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder is permitted to work
in Ireland while they are resident here and accompanying the Critical Skills Permit Holder. In order to
take up employment in Ireland they must have a job offer and then apply for a
Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit.
Valid Passport
English Proficiency
Your University will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application
This allows non-EU/EEA students who have graduated from Irish higher education institutions to
remain in Ireland for up to 24 months to seek employment
Once a student gains employment, the student becomes eligible to apply for Green Card/Work Permit
TOP UNIVERSITIES
Irish Irish
University University Name University Universi
Ranking Ranking
Trinity College Dublin, University of
1 11 Royal College of S
Dublin
2 University College Dublin 12 Institute of Tec
3 University College Cork 13 Limerick Institut
4 Dublin City University 14 Galway-Mayo Insti
5 University of Limerick 15 Athlone Institute
6 Dublin Institute of Technology 16 Dundalk Institut
National University of Ireland,
7 17 Institute of Tech
Galway
8 Maynooth University 18 National Colle
9 Cork Institute of Technology 19 Institute of Tech
Dún Laoghaire Institu
10 Waterford Institute of Technology 20
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