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Plan your study in Ireland
from where you live.

Tell us where you live, your citizenship and when you want to start. You see the programmes recorded for that intake and their status, and only guidance that has been checked against an official source.

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Programmes listed
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Your profile

Visa steps depend on your citizenship and where you legally live, so both are asked separately.

Your options open on this page. Nothing is sent until you choose to enquire.

Your options

Living in United States · April 2027

A dedicated site for people living in United States is not open yet, so your options are shown here.

Programmes recorded for April 2027

Application and visa guidance

  • Living-expense funds for a one-year course

    For a course of one academic year, Immigration Service Delivery requires evidence that you have immediate access to at least €10,000, its estimated cost of living for a student for one academic year, and ready access to €10,000 for each further year in addition to that year's fees. Bank statements must show six months of activity; credit cards are not accepted as evidence.

    Source: Information on student finances (Immigration Service Delivery), checked 12 October 2026

  • Tuition paid before the visa application

    Where the course fees are less than €6,000, the fees must be paid in full to the college before you apply for the visa. Where they are more than €6,000, at least €6,000 must be paid before you apply.

    Source: How to apply for a long term study visa (Immigration Service Delivery), checked 12 October 2026

  • Documents for a long-stay study visa

    Immigration Service Delivery lists: passport (valid at least 12 months after arrival), photographs, private medical insurance, an application letter, any previous visa refusals, the letter of acceptance for a full-time course of at least 15 hours a week, an explanation of any gaps in education, proof of fee payment, evidence of academic ability, evidence of English, finances with six months of statements, and the Summary of Finances form.

    Source: How to apply for a long term study visa (Immigration Service Delivery), checked 12 October 2026

  • Registering after you arrive

    Students from outside the EU, UK and Switzerland staying more than 90 days must register with Immigration Service Delivery and receive an Irish Residence Permit. The registration fee is €300.

    Source: Frequently asked questions for students (Immigration Service Delivery), checked 12 October 2026

  • Working while you study

    Immigration Service Delivery allows students to work up to 20 hours a week during term, and up to 40 hours a week from June to September and from 15 December to 15 January.

    Source: Frequently asked questions for students (Immigration Service Delivery), checked 12 October 2026

Add your citizenship above to see guidance for your profile. Where and how you apply depends on your nationality and country of legal residence. Check the current rules on irishimmigration.ie or ask for a profile review.

Ask for a profile reviewHow the Ireland study visa works

Choose your intake

Universities and programmes, intake by intake.

Irish institutions start programmes at different points in the year. Pick an intake to see the programmes recorded for it, with the institution and the published fee.

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Institutions in the directory
American College DublinAtlantic Technological University — DonegalAtlantic Technological University — GalwayAtlantic Technological University — SligoATU St Angela'sBallyfermot College of Further EducationCarlow College, St Patrick'sCCT College DublinCity College DublinDorset CollegeDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDundalk Institute of TechnologyGalway Business SchoolGriffith College CorkGriffith College Dublin

How it works

  1. 01

    Where you live, and your citizenship

    Both matter for an Ireland study visa, so they are asked separately. Living somewhere is never treated as citizenship.

  2. 02

    Programmes for your intake

    Each intake lists only the programmes recorded against it, with their status. An unconfirmed intake is labelled as an enquiry, not a promise.

  3. 03

    Checked guidance, then a review

    Fees, entry rules and visa guidance appear with their official source and the date they were checked. Anything unverified is left out.

Intake planning

What runs now, and what to aim for.

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Your target intake

The earliest realistic start from today.
JanuaryIn 3 months

A second start for many master's and research programmes.

3 institutions · 3 programmes listed

Start planning January
Other intakesApril15May1September11

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1. How soon can you have your documents and English test ready?
2. What matters most?

Your target intake

Target the September intake — about 11 months to prepare

  • You have roughly 11 months, which is enough time for a test, transcripts, an offer letter and the visa.
  • September is the main intake, so it carries the widest choice of courses and institutions.

Also possible

JanuaryApril
See September universities and courses

Planning guidance only. Confirm intake dates, deadlines and fees with the institution.

The platform

Everything you need,
nothing you don't.

Figures come with their source and the date they were checked.

Universities & colleges

Every listing links to the official source with the date it was checked.

Cost planner

Published tuition beside an estimated first-year budget, in EUR.

Profile assessment

A short set of steps to a preparation checklist for your intake.

Visa journey

10 stages from choosing a course to arriving, with checklists.

Universities

Institutions in the directory

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Campuses
Campuses

Universities and colleges across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and beyond.

Student life
Student life

Libraries, labs and societies on campus.

Living in Ireland
Living in Ireland

Rent, transport and day-to-day costs, planned in EUR.

Step by step

The 10-stage journey

Full roadmap →
01

Profile preparation

Assemble academic records, English test plan, and budget.

02

Course & university shortlist

Match courses to your goals, budget and eligibility.

03

University application

Submit applications with SOP, references and transcripts.

04

Offer & acceptance

Accept an unconditional offer and secure a place.

Courses

Programmes in the directory

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Cost planning

Tuition and living, planned in EUR.

Start from a programme's published fee, then build a first-year budget you can edit. Official visa minimums are shown separately, and only once checked against irishimmigration.ie.

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  • TuitionThe programme's published fee, with its source
  • LivingYour own estimate: rent, food, transport
  • Visa minimumsShown only when verified
  • One-off costsFlights, deposit, insurance
Scholarships

Funding paths worth checking

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Country sites

FAQ

Questions people ask first.

Can I apply to Ireland after HSC (12 years of education)?＋

Yes. Most Irish universities accept HSC with strong grades for direct entry into Bachelor programmes; some may require an International Foundation year.

What English test scores do Irish universities require?＋

Typically IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0). Health, teaching and law programmes often require IELTS 7.0.

When are the main intakes?＋

September is the primary intake for almost all programmes. Some Masters offer a January intake, and some PhDs accept rolling starts.

Do I need to pay tuition before applying for the visa?＋

Ireland typically requires tuition (or the first instalment) to be paid before the visa is lodged, along with an updated Letter of Acceptance.

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Not sure where to start? Ask for a review.

Share your qualifications, where you live and your citizenship. The result is a reading of your options, not a visa score and not an offer of admission.