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Research course fit, funding and accommodation early. Check official immigration guidance for your nationality and duration of study.
Explore Education in Ireland ↗THE OCTOBER 2026 COUNTRY GUIDE
Research published programme fees & deadlines ↗
These country summaries draw on official pages and clearly labelled search listings. The programme research desk provides published tuition and dates. Individual admission decisions, fee exceptions and visa eligibility depend on the applicable requirements. This is a dated editorial review, not a live sync of every university catalogue.
See coverage and review limits ↗9 guides · sources reviewed 14 October 2026
Ireland / Admissions
For non-EEA/non-Swiss students studying longer than three months, check that the programme is eligible under the current immigration framework. The provider sets academic and English requirements. Confirm the current approved listing before payment.
Ireland / Programmes
Check the National Framework of Qualifications level, course content, duration and progression. The qualification level matters for both academic progression and any later graduate permission.
Ireland / Costs
APPLIES · Requirements applying from 30 June 2025
For one-year courses, current official guidance requires access to €10,000 for living support. Visa-required applicants must also show access to this level for subsequent years, in addition to course fees. Shorter courses have different figures.
Ireland / Scholarships
APPLIES · 2026 call information; current opening status must be checked
HEA publishes the 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship call and FAQs. Review the relevant year’s documents and institution conditions. A published historical call is not evidence that applications are still open.
Ireland / Visa
Check the applicable entry visa and immigration registration requirements for your nationality and course duration. Prepare acceptance, fees, financial evidence and insurance as requested by the official application instructions.
Ireland / Work & graduation
Valid Stamp 2 students may work up to 20 hours weekly in term and up to 40 in the specified periods: June–September and 15 December–15 January. Graduate permission has separate qualification and eligibility conditions.
Ireland / After graduation
Graduate permission is a separate application with qualification, immigration-history and time-limit conditions. Use the current Immigration Service instructions to verify whether your award and status qualify for Stamp 1G.
Ireland / Provider eligibility
APPLIES · Official page updated 22 September 2026
The official guidance updated in September 2026 says students studying longer than 90 days must choose an eligible programme from the ILEP or TrustEd Ireland provider programme lists. Verify the current provider and programme before committing fees.
Ireland / Arrival & housing
Confirm housing through a trusted provider, read the tenancy and cancellation terms, and check deposits before payment. Prepare insurance, enrolment, immigration arrival formalities, emergency contacts and a first-month budget with your institution’s international office.
Official resources first.
A personal plan next.
English-language study & connected campuses. Start with the programme curriculum, teaching language and entry requirements.
Official study resources ↗Explore recognised institutions through Education in Ireland, then follow your chosen institution’s course-specific application process.
Ask the institution about tuition and scholarships. Plan accommodation, insurance and travel, and check current immigration requirements through the official government source.
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