For Ireland, the qualification level, approved course and housing plan deserve attention from the start. Look at the academic content and practical living arrangements together so your offer can become a workable move.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
Trinity College DublinCountry-specific facts and practical questions to build a stronger study plan.
Compare the award level, subject content, teaching approach and entry conditions. Use the institution’s English-language requirements for your specific course rather than assuming one test threshold covers every Irish programme.
Education in Ireland · planning guide ↗For study exceeding 90 days, Irish Immigration directs students to the ILEP or TrustEd Ireland eligible-programme lists. Check both: a programme does not appear on both lists. Verify the exact provider and course.
Irish Immigration · eligible programmes ↗Education in Ireland recommends booking accommodation early because demand is high. Compare the whole rental period, deposit, bills and commuting costs. Non-EU students should also arrange the required private health insurance before arrival.
Education in Ireland · planning guide ↗The Third Level Graduate Programme has conditions relating to eligible awards, current permission and application timing. It is a later application, not an admission document. Read the published rules for your qualification before including it in your career plan.
Irish Immigration · graduate programme ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
We help compare Irish qualifications with your academic background and intended next step.
We organise admission conditions, eligible-course checks, insurance questions and immigration preparation.
We help you plan your accommodation search and compare realistic living costs alongside fees.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 |
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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$24,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE
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MSc CS MSc AI MSc Fintech
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| #171 |
University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin, Ireland
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$21,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE
|
MSc Cybersecurity MSc Data Analytics
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| #273 |
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland
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$18,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
|
MSc Software Design Data Analytics
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| #289 |
University College Cork (UCC)
Cork, Ireland
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$17,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
|
MSc Computing Science Interactive Media
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| #426 |
Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin, Ireland
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$16,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.6
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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MSc Electronic & Computer Technology
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| #451 |
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
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$15,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.6
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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MSc Software Engineering Project Management
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| #501 |
Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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$14,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
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MSc Applied IT Cybersecurity
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| #651 |
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Ireland
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$14,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
|
MSc Computer Science Robotics
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Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check the programme’s student-permission eligibility and academic entry requirements.
Submit the institution’s documents and read the academic and payment conditions.
Complete required evidence and fee payments, keeping receipts and an acceptance letter.
Follow the official checklist for funds, insurance and supporting records.
Use the appropriate long-stay study process and the instructions for your country of residence.
Check entry documents and arrange accommodation. A visa allows travel to seek entry.
Complete university enrolment and the immigration registration required for your circumstances.
No. Graduate permission is a later route with its own eligibility conditions. Admission and student immigration permission are separate stages.
Start researching and contacting the institution early. Confirm the accommodation, contract and payment terms before committing.
