Study in Ireland
Your path to an Irish degree, guided personally
From university shortlisting to your visa decision — a clear, honest plan built around your goals and budget.
Book Your Free ConsultationWhy Ireland?
A globally respected education system, Europe’s tech and pharma hub on your doorstep, and one of the most generous post-study stay-back visas on the continent.
Talk to Akshay4 Universities in the QS World Top 300
Trinity College Dublin, UCD, UCC and University of Galway all rank among the world’s best (QS 2026).
Up to 24-Month Stay-Back Visa
The Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) lets Master’s and PhD graduates work full-time for up to 2 years.
Europe’s Tech & Pharma Capital
Dublin hosts the European HQs of Google, Meta, Stripe, Pfizer and more — strong campus-to-career pipelines.
Fast-Growing Indian Student Community
Indian enrolment has grown 10x in a decade — from ~700 to over 7,000 students a year.
7,000+
Indian students enrolling in Ireland annually
24 Mo.
Maximum stay-back visa (Master’s / PhD graduates)
#75
Trinity College Dublin’s QS World Ranking 2026
€60–100
Standard student visa application fee
Where You Could Study
Top Universities in Ireland
Rank #75
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Min. IELTS Required: 6.5
Rank #118
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Min. IELTS Required: 6.5
Rank #246
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
Min. IELTS Required: 6.5
Rank #284
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland
Min. IELTS Required: 6.0
Intakes in Ireland 2026-27
Irish universities offer two intakes a year, with September carrying the widest range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Primary Intake — Apply Now
Autumn Intake
September 2026
Application Opening Soon
Spring Intake
January 2027
Plan Ahead
Autumn Intake
September 2027
Plan Your Budget
Cost of Studying in Ireland
Tuition and living costs vary by institution, programme, and city. Use this as a planning guide — Akshay can help you find options within your budget.
Program Level
Foundation / Pathway€12,000 – 16,000
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)€17,000 – 30,000
Postgraduate (Master’s)€18,000 – 35,000
MBA€25,000 – 45,000
PhD / Doctoral€18,000 – 28,000
Average Monthly Living Costs
Dublin€1,500 – 2,000
Cork€1,100 – 1,500
Galway€1,000 – 1,400
Limerick€1,000 – 1,400
Maynooth€950 – 1,300
The Process
How to Get Your Ireland Student Visa
A step-by-step guide to the Ireland ‘D’ Study Visa. Akshay personally walks you through each step and document.
01
Receive Letter of Acceptance
Get your unconditional offer from an ILEP-listed Irish institution.
02
Pay Tuition Deposit
Pay a minimum of €6,000 in tuition fees — required before your visa can be granted.
03
Apply Online via AVATS
Submit your D-Study visa application through the Automated Visa Application and Tracking System.
04
Show Proof of Funds
Demonstrate access to at least €10,000 for living costs, plus private medical insurance.
05
Await Visa Decision
Processing typically takes 4–8 weeks — Akshay tracks this closely for every student.
06
Travel & Register for Your IRP
Register with Irish immigration within 90 days of arrival to receive your Irish Residence Permit.
€60–100
Visa Application Fee
4-8 Wks
Average Processing Time
Required Documents
Copy of a valid passport
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Letter of acceptance (ILEP-listed course)
Proof of €6,000 minimum tuition payment
Proof of financial capacity (€10,000+)
Private medical insurance