Do UK universities generally not ask for application fees but Ireland universities do for a Master's/Postgraduate?
16 Jun 2026 · Answered by Tejaswini B · 1 min read
For master's programs, most UK and Irish universities do charge application fees. In the UK, some universities may waive this fee, but many well-known ones do require it. In Ireland, nearly all universities charge application fees for postgraduate applications. So you should plan for application fees in both countries as you apply for your master’s.
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