STUDY IN IRELAND

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Ireland, renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-class education system, offers an unparalleled study abroad experience for international students. At SHIV KISHOR, we specialize in helping students from around the world explore the opportunities of studying in Ireland and make their Irish education dreams a reality.

Famous for its stunning cliff formations and gorgeous green fields, Ireland (AKA the Emerald Isle) is perfect for international students. As a growing “innovation hub” for tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, Ireland offers exciting STEM sector opportunities. Ireland also offers more affordable tuition rates and lower cost of living than many other destinations, plus the chance to travel or work in Europe! 

If you’re seeking a high-quality education at an affordable cost, choose to study in Ireland! Every Irish university is ranked among the top 3% of institutions worldwide. Graduates benefit from high employment rates, innovative tech sector opportunities, and travel or work opportunities in Europe. Choose from leading Irish universities and colleges here!  

Before you apply for an Irish visa, check to see if your nationality is one of the 70+ that are exempt from student visa requirements! If so, you may not need to apply for a student visa at all. You will still need to show other documents when arriving in Ireland, though.

Otherwise, if your course of study lasts more than 90 days, you’ll need a Long Stay Visa (commonly called a ‘D’ visa). You can apply using Ireland’s AVATS Online Facility. You’ll need supporting documents including an application letter, proof of enrolment, and more. Finally, you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arriving.

A major amount from your study-abroad budget will go for the tuition fee of the chosen program. The tuition fee of a course may vary depending on the university you choose. Majorly, students go on to pursue UG (€10,000- €25,000) , PG  (€9,950- €35,000) per year  and doctorate-level courses in the country. If you have opted for usual UG courses in fields like humanities, education, etc; then your academic costs could be lower than the programs in the fields of management (€20,000 to 35,000) , science, medicine (€27,106 – 40,659)  etc. 

The average cost of living in Dublin excluding rent is about €900 ($1060) per month. The cost of living doesn’t normally include rent in Ireland. 

 If you want to study in Western or Northern Europe, Ireland is one of the more affordable destinations. But finding housing can be a pain. You’ll need to find somewhere to live before applying for your visa. After that, you’ll need to get a receipt from your new landlord showing that you have paid the security deposit and the first month’s rent. Depending on your nationality, you might need to submit this with your visa application.

Fortunately, student accommodation is plentiful across the country. In Dublin and Cork, you can easily find somewhere in the city or the suburbs. In less major places, you can probably find a family or landowner from whom you can rent a room or an outbuilding. This will only add to the Irish experience as you’ll get to wake up to rolling landscapes, inclement weather and vivid shades of green every morning throughout the year.

Bank cards are widely accepted throughout Ireland. However, in most cases, you’ll only be able to use chip-and-pin cards. There aren’t many places, particularly outside of Dublin, that will accept swipe cards. If you don't have a chip-and-pin card, you’ll find yourself mostly reliant on cash.