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Can you guide me on the living expenses and scholarship availability for Ireland, UK, and Dubai for a Master's?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Syeda Uzma · 1 min read
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Here's a comparison of living expenses and scholarship opportunities for Master's students in Ireland, the UK, and Dubai.

Ireland
- Living expenses: €10,000 - €25,000/year for tuition (varies by university/program), rent in Dublin €700 - €1,000/month (lower in other cities), food €200 - €300/month, transport €100 - €150/month, other expenses €100 - €200/month.
- Scholarships: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (full tuition + €10,000 stipend), Irish Research Council (€25,000 stipend), and university-specific awards. Availability and amounts vary.

UK
- Living expenses: £14,000 - £35,000/year for tuition, London rent £800 - £1,200/month (lower elsewhere), food £200 - £300/month, transport £100 - £150/month, other expenses £100 - £200/month.
- Scholarships: Chevening (fully funded), Commonwealth (tuition + living allowance), and university merit-based awards. Criteria and amounts are subject to change.

Dubai (UAE)
- Living expenses: AED 25,000 - AED 80,000/year for tuition, shared housing AED 3,000 - 6,000/month, food AED 800 - 1,200/month, transport AED 350 - 500/month, other expenses AED 600 - 1,000/month.
- Scholarships: University merit scholarships (15 - 25% tuition fee), some industry/need-based options. Availability depends on the institution.

Scholarship criteria and living costs are subject to change.

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