VisaChief🇮🇪 Study in Ireland
Ireland offers English-taught degrees, a strong tech and pharma job market, and a 2-year stay-back option for graduates under the Third Level Graduate Programme.
Visa
Study visa (Stamp 2)
Gov fee
€60 (single) / €100 (multi)
Processing
4-8 weeks
Work rights
Up to 20 hours per week in term; 40 hours in holidays.
Post-study
Third Level Graduate Programme: up to 2 years to seek work after a degree.
English
IELTS 5.0-6.5 depending on course level.
Avg tuition
€10k-25k / yr
Avg living
€12k-15k / yr
Financial requirement
Show €10,000 living costs plus paid tuition for the year.
Step-by-step: Study visa (Stamp 2)
Accept an offer & pay tuition
Irish colleges require fees paid before the visa is granted.
Buy medical insurance
Private cover is required for the visa.
Apply online via AVATS
Complete the application and submit documents to the embassy.
Register with immigration (Stamp 2)
Register at IRP after arrival for your residence permission.
What you will need
- Letter of acceptance & paid tuition
- Proof of €10,000 funds
- Private medical insurance
- English proficiency evidence
Top universities in Ireland
2 institutions that enrol international students.
#87 WORLD
🇮🇪 Trinity College Dublin
Dublin · 3 degrees
#126 WORLD
🇮🇪 University College Dublin
Dublin · 3 degrees
Indicative figures for 2025-26. Confirm current fees, funds thresholds and rules at the official government source before applying. General information only, not immigration advice.