Will my passport expiry affect my university application or visa process in UK/Ireland?

No, your passport expiry will not affect your university application or visa process as long as it is valid at the time of application and entry for the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

- For the UK, Ireland, and Australia: Your passport must be valid when you apply and when you arrive. If it expires during your studies, you can renew it through your embassy in the country.
- For New Zealand: Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date.

Since your passport is valid until 2031, you meet the current requirements for all these countries.