Is it possible to get a student visa and stay back duration for my level five course in Ireland for a Bachelor's/Master's?
27 Aug 2026 · Answered by Edayachandiran Velmurugan · 1 min read
Yes, you can get a student visa to study a Level 5 course in Ireland. However, Level 5 courses do not qualify for Ireland’s post-study work visa (Third Level Graduate Programme) stay-back option.
Only graduates of Level 8 (Honours Bachelor's) and Level 9 (Master's) degrees are eligible for the stay-back period to seek employment after graduation.
If staying and working in Ireland after your studies is your goal, consider a Level 8 or higher course.
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