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Ireland

An English-speaking EU country, home to Europe's tech and pharma headquarters, with a stay-back period after graduation.

Main intakes
September · January
Tuition (per year)
€12,000 to 30,000
Course length
Master's 1 year
Post-study work
Stamp 1G, up to 2 years
English test
IELTS 6.5
Why Ireland

Four reasons students choose it.

01English-speaking EU

Study in English inside the European Union.

02Tech & pharma hub

European bases of Google, Meta, Pfizer, Intel and many more.

03One-year master's

Most taught master's courses run for 12 months.

04Stay back to work

Master's graduates can stay up to 2 years on Stamp 1G.

Popular courses

Courses in Ireland.

Master's

MSc Data Analytics

⏱ 1 yearIT
Master's

MSc Computer Science

⏱ 1 yearIT
Master's

MSc Cloud Computing

⏱ 1 yearIT
Master's

MSc Cyber Security

⏱ 1 yearIT
Master's

MSc Pharmaceutical Science

⏱ 1 yearScience
Master's

MSc Finance / Fintech

⏱ 1 yearBusiness
Master's

MSc Business Analytics

⏱ 1 yearBusiness
Master's

MSc Biotechnology

⏱ 1 yearScience
Master's

Master of Public Health

⏱ 1 yearHealth
Bachelor's

BSc Computer Science

⏱ 4 yearsIT
Bachelor's

BSc General Nursing

⏱ 4 yearsHealth
Bachelor's

Bachelor of Business Studies

⏱ 3 to 4 yearsBusiness
Universities

Where you could study.

TD

Trinity College Dublin

DublinResearch

Ireland's oldest university; computer science, law and humanities

D

University College Dublin

DublinResearch

Business (Smurfit), engineering and data

G

University of Galway

GalwayResearch

Medical devices, biomedical engineering and IT

C

University College Cork

CorkResearch

Pharmacy, food science and business

DC

Dublin City University

DublinResearch

Computing, fintech and communications

L

University of Limerick

LimerickResearch

Engineering, nursing and sport

MU

Maynooth University

Maynooth, KildareResearch

Computer science, data and social sciences

TD

Technological University Dublin

DublinTechnological

Applied engineering, IT and hospitality

Intake calendar

When you can start.

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Main intake
Requirements & costs

What you'll need.

Bachelor's & diplomas

  • Plus Two / 12th, typically 65 to 75%
  • IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 overall
  • Passport, transcripts and personal statement

Master's

  • Bachelor's degree with a 2.1 equivalent (usually 60% or above)
  • IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
  • CV, statement of purpose and references

Indicative costs

Bachelor's tuition€12,000 to 25,000 / yr
Master's tuition€12,000 to 30,000 / yr
Living costsabout €12,000 to 15,000 / yr

Figures are indicative and change each year. Your FernEd counsellor will confirm current fees, visa funds and requirements for your chosen course.

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