If I have not received any scholarship from the university, what will be the total funds required in Ireland?

Without a scholarship, you are looking at roughly 22,000 to 55,000-plus euros a year to study and live in Ireland, and the exact number depends heavily on your course, university, and city. Since most master's programs run just one year, this annual figure is often close to your total budget for the degree.

Annual Cost Breakdown Without a Scholarship

Planning Your Budget

• Master's degrees typically run one year, so plan for one full year of tuition plus living costs
• Undergraduate degrees run three to four years, so multiply the annual baseline across the full program length
• Your Irish student visa requires proof of at least 7,000 euros for living expenses plus your full first-year tuition, held for a minimum of 28 consecutive days
• Non-EU students on a Stamp 2 visa can work up to 20 hours a week in term time and 40 hours during holidays, which helps offset living costs but should not be relied on for tuition

My Advice

Pick your target city before you finalise your budget, since living costs in Dublin can run well above Galway, Cork, or Limerick and that gap alone can shift your annual total by several thousand euros. Once you have a city and course in mind, get your proof-of-funds documents, covering the 7,000 euro living threshold plus first-year tuition, organised at least a month before your visa appointment.