Cost of Studying and Living in Ireland

• The tuition fees you’ll pay in Ireland will vary counting on where you select to study and where you’re from. 
• If you’re an EU student not studying at a public university or studying a postgraduate programme, you’ll need to pay between €9,000 and €45,000. 
• You may be eligible for a scholarship to help finance your studies, check with your chosen institution for information.
• In terms of living costs, Ireland is extremely similar to other European countries. If you choose to live in a bigger city, you will pay more than smaller cities and towns. On average, it’s recommended that you simply allow between €500 and €800 per month.

Student Life in Ireland

Participation in sports clubs, academic societies, dramatic societies, political societies is a very effective and cheap way of getting involved in college social life. There is a range of clubs in all colleges that you can join at any time of the year. The Student Handbook produced by the Students’ Unions provides a guide to the various clubs and societies.

Ireland offers discounts for student-oriented leisure, music and books. Clubs and bars often run student nights – usually midweek like most student discounted events. Cinema and theatre tickets are usually on sale to students at a reduced rate and further savings can be made by opting for preview performances, matinees and early screenings.

Language

Ireland has two official languages; Irish and English. you’ll also hear many other different languages spoken all throughout Ireland.

There are courses offered in Irish and English, but all postgraduate courses are taught in English. If you’re studying a non-native language, you’ll have to provide proficiency in your language skills. If you do not meet the specified standards, it’s common for institutions to supply English courses to assist you improve.

Despite English being widely spoken across Ireland, learning some Irish language would be an excellent experience!

Universities in Ireland

• Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) 
• Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)
• Dublin City University (DCU)
• Griffith College Institute of Technology
• Trinity College Dublin (TCD) 
• University College Cork (UCC) 
• University College Dublin (UCD) 
• University of Limerick

Trivia

More Irish people are living abroad than there are in Ireland. There are 80 million Irish people outside of Ireland and only around 6 million in Ireland.