How much should I budget for annual tuition in Ireland at bachelors, masters, MBA or PhD level as an Indian student?
Non-EU students in Ireland typically pay around EUR 10,000 to 25,000 a year for bachelors, EUR 10,000 to 30,000 for masters, EUR 20,000 to 35,000 or more for an MBA and EUR 10,000 to 22,000 for a PhD. Fees vary by course and university.
Tuition in Ireland for non-EU students depends on your university and course, and medicine, health sciences and some professional courses usually cost more than arts or business. The ranges below are approximate yearly figures by study level, so please confirm the latest fees on the university website before the 2027 or 2028 intake.
Approximate Annual Tuition by Study Level
| Study level | Approximate annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelors (undergraduate) | EUR 10,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 10.67 to 26.66 L) |
| Masters (postgraduate) | EUR 10,000 to 30,000 (approx INR 10.67 to 32.00 L) |
| MBA | EUR 20,000 to 35,000+ (approx INR 21.33 to 37.33 L) |
| PhD (doctoral) | EUR 10,000 to 22,000 (approx INR 10.67 to 23.47 L) |
How Fees Change by Subject Area
| Course area | Approximate annual undergraduate fee | Approximate annual postgraduate fee |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | EUR 10,300 to 29,000 (approx INR 10.99 to 30.93 L) | EUR 14,000 to 40,000 (approx INR 14.93 to 42.66 L) |
| Engineering | EUR 14,500 to 28,500 (approx INR 15.47 to 30.40 L) | EUR 15,000 to 30,000 (approx INR 16.00 to 32.00 L) |
| Science and Technology | EUR 14,500 to 28,500 (approx INR 15.47 to 30.40 L) | EUR 15,000 to 31,000 (approx INR 16.00 to 33.06 L) |
| Arts and Humanities | EUR 13,500 to 28,200 (approx INR 14.40 to 30.08 L) | EUR 12,000 to 23,000 (approx INR 12.80 to 24.53 L) |
| Medicine and Health Sciences | EUR 50,135 to 62,500 (approx INR 53.47 to 66.66 L) | EUR 11,000 to 30,000 (approx INR 11.73 to 32.00 L) |
My Advice
Do not budget from a single average. Pick two or three courses you like, open each university fee page and note the exact figure for your course. Keep in mind that fees can vary from course to course, so recheck before you apply.
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