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Ireland: real study routes, costs and what to check
A clear overview for students and parents — which routes exist, what they cost, where you apply, and how to plan a backup.
Admissions portal
CAO / direct PG
Budget
€27.000–35.000/year total (TU Dublin); €34.000–45.000 (UCC/UCD). TU tuition ~€13.000, UCC/UCD €21.000–24.000 non-EU.
Visa complexity
has nuances, plan ahead
Why this route can work
- English-speaking EU route with good post-study logic.
- Architecture bachelor programs all English-taught (TU Dublin, UCC, UCD) — unlike most EU countries.
- Technological universities can be practical backups.
What to check first
- Housing and Dublin living costs are serious constraints.
- Scholarship coverage is limited and competitive.
- CAO deadline: 1 February — late starters miss the cycle.
- Ukrainians moving from Germany: §24 must be closed before IPAS registration — dual-status rule (EU 2025/1460) creates real risk.