Cost of Studying in Ireland for Indian Students (2026)

Tuition, living costs and one-time expenses for studying in Ireland — plus why the one-year master’s and 2-year stay back make it good value.

Overall cost

A one-year master’s in Ireland typically costs an Indian student around ₹22–40 lakh all-in. The short course length and 2-year stay-back help the value stack up. Estimate yours with the cost calculator.

Tuition fees

Postgraduate tuition is roughly €12,000–€28,000 per year, with business, computing and data programs at the higher end.

Living costs

Budget about €950–€1,200 a month; Dublin is the most expensive, while Cork, Galway and Limerick are cheaper.

Funding and stay back

Government of Ireland and university scholarships plus an education loan can fund most of it, and the 2-year stay back lets you work afterwards — see our Ireland guide.

Plan your Ireland budget

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