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Ireland is an English-speaking EU member on Europe's north-western edge. Over the past decades it has become one of Europe's economic powerhouses, home to the European headquarters of many multinational companies.

FindMyUni lists 2,374 English-taught programmes at 15 universities in Ireland (1,051 bachelor's, 1,211 master's, 112 PhD).

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University of Galway

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A research university on Ireland's west coast with strong computing, business and life sciences.

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  • Computer Science & IT
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Scholarships to study in Ireland

Top reasons to study in Ireland

  1. 1

    Studying in English

    Everyday life and teaching are in English.

  2. 2

    Multinational employers

    Google, Airbnb, Pfizer, Dell and many others have European headquarters here.

  3. 3

    Close to the UK

    London, Edinburgh and Glasgow are a short flight away.

Student life in Ireland

Almost all international flights go through Dublin, and trains and buses cross the country in under four hours.

Working after graduation

Under the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G), Level 8 graduates receive 12 months' permission. Level 9 (master's) graduates receive 12 months initially, renewable for a further 12 months, subject to overall limits on time spent as a student.

Many technology and pharmaceutical companies have their European headquarters in Ireland, so graduates with an international background have good chances of finding work and staying after their studies.

Visa and English requirements

Pakistani students need an Irish study visa and, after arrival, register for student permission (Stamp 2). Check the Irish Immigration Service for current documentary and financial requirements.

IELTS 6.5 overall is common, often with a minimum of 6.0 in each band (and sometimes 6.5 in writing).

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to universities

    Apply early — some programmes close to non-EU applicants months before the start date because of visa timelines.

  2. 2

    Accept and pay deposit

    Secure your place and gather financial evidence.

  3. 3

    Apply for a study visa

    Apply for an Irish study visa from Pakistan, then register for Stamp 2 permission after arrival.

Study programmes in Ireland

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Studying in Ireland: common questions

Can I study in Ireland in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 2,374 English-taught programmes at 15 universities in Ireland (1,051 bachelor's, 1,211 master's, 112 PhD).

Which universities in Ireland offer the most English-taught programmes?

University College Dublin (UCD), University College Cork (UCC), Atlantic Technological University, University of Galway, Trinity College Dublin (TCD). FindMyUni lists 15 universities in Ireland in total.

Which cities in Ireland have the most English-taught programmes?

Dublin (1,073), Cork (393), Galway (287), Limerick (216), Maynooth (129).

How long can I stay in Ireland after a master's?

Up to 24 months under Stamp 1G (12 months, renewable for a further 12), subject to overall time limits.

Universities in Ireland

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