IRELAND · CHAPTER 7
The real costof studying in Ireland.
Non-EU tuition typically ranges from €12,000 to €30,000 a year. You must show access to €10,000 for living costs for a one-year course, in addition to fees. Budget about €1,500–2,000 a month in Dublin and €1,100–1,500 elsewhere.
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- Living funds
- €10,000 / year
- Registration (IRP)
- €300
Monthly living
| Expense | Dublin | Cork / Galway / Limerick |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (room) | €900–1,300 | €600–900 |
| Food | €250–350 | €230–300 |
| Transport | €60–100 | €40–70 |
| Total | €1,500–2,000 | €1,100–1,500 |
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Yearly budget
| Item | Dublin | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (master's) | €15,000–30,000 | €13,000–25,000 |
| Rent (room) | €8,000–14,000 | €5,500–9,000 |
| Food and essentials | €3,000–4,500 | €2,800–4,000 |
| Transport | €500–1,000 | €300–700 |
| IRP registration | €300 | €300 |
| Medical insurance | €150–500 | €150–500 |
In rupees
At roughly ₹95–105 to the euro (check the current rate), a one-year master's in Ireland typically totals ₹25–40 lakh including living costs.
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