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As a BCom graduate with 6.0 IELTS and 25 lakh, what masters options open up in Ireland?

13 Aug 2026 · Answered by Syeda Uzma · 2 min read
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Yes, your BCom, 6.0 IELTS score, and Rs. 25 lakh budget give you real options in Ireland, though your IELTS score rules out top schools like UCD and Trinity, which want 6.5. Target technological universities and private colleges that accept 6.0, and lean toward cities outside Dublin to protect your budget.

Financial Blueprint for Your Budget

Cost ItemEstimated Amount
Tuition (1-year masters)EUR 11,000 to 14,500 (Rs. 10L to 13.5L)
Living expenses (visa requirement)EUR 10,000 per year (Rs. 9.2L)
Gross total requiredRs. 19.2 lakh to Rs. 22.7 lakh
Your budgetRs. 25 lakh, covers requirement with a modest cushion

Universities and Specialisations to Target

  • University of Limerick, TU Dublin, National College of Ireland, Dublin Business School, and Griffith College all accept an overall IELTS of 6.0.
  • Choosing Limerick, Cork, or Griffith's regional campuses stretches your budget further than staying in Dublin.
  • Strong BCom-aligned options include MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in International Business or Management, Digital Marketing, and Finance or FinTech.
  • Your Stamp 2 visa lets you work 20 hours a week in term time, and graduates get a 24-month Stamp 1G post-study work visa.

My Advice

Apply to National College of Ireland or Dublin Business School first, since their tuition sits comfortably within your budget and leaves room for Dublin's higher rent. If cash gets tight, consider Limerick or Griffith's Cork campus instead, where accommodation costs are meaningfully lower.

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