Ireland hosts the European headquarters of most large technology and pharmaceutical firms, which shows in graduate hiring. Class sizes are small and the visa process is comparatively predictable.
Key facts
- Intakes
- September / January
- Tuition
- €10,000 – €25,000 per year
- Living costs
- €10,000 per year (proof of funds)
- Visa
- Study visa (Stamp 2) — offer letter, fees paid, medical insurance
- Work while studying
- 20 hours per week during term, 40 in holidays
- After graduation
- Third Level Graduate Scheme: 2 years for masters graduates
Worth knowing
- Large tech and pharma employer base in Dublin and Cork
- No IELTS required at some universities with WAEC English credit
- Route to EU long-term residence
Courses students choose most
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Cloud Computing
- Fintech
- Data Analytics
- International Business