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Maynooth University costs about ₹15 lakh less in total than Trinity College Dublin. Rankings matter, but compare the total, not just tuition.
8 universities · 5 cities · in rupees
Cost of Studying in Ireland for Indian Students
What a master's in Ireland really costs in rupees — tuition, rent and daily living, visa and travel — worked out university by university, with the loan and EMI most families plan for.
- Total ≈ ₹31 lakh – ₹58 lakh
- Typical ≈ ₹39 lakh
- Tuition €13,000 – €35,000 a year
- Typical loan ≈ ₹31 lakh
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How much does it cost to study in Ireland from India?
A master's in Ireland costs an Indian student about ₹31 lakh – ₹58 lakh in total across the 8 universities we track, with a typical figure of about ₹39 lakh. That covers tuition (€13,000 – €35,000 a year), living costs of €12,000 (Maynooth) to €15,500 (Dublin) a year, and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.2 lakh. Most families fund about 80% with an education loan — roughly ₹31 lakh on a typical budget.
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Ireland costs at a glance
- Tuition (international)
- €13,000 – €35,000 a year
- Living costs
- €12,000 – €15,500 a year
- Typical master's length
- 1 year
- One-time costs
- ₹2 lakh – ₹3.2 lakh
- Total for Indian students
- ₹31 lakh – ₹58 lakh
- Planning exchange rate
- €1 ≈ ₹109
By university
What a master's costs at 8 universities in Ireland
Lowest to highest total. Planning rate, rounded from mid-2026 market levels — we recalculate with the live rate. Tuition varies by program — your offer letter's figure is what lenders use.
Living costs
Living costs by city in Ireland
Rent, food, local transport and insurance for one student. Planning figures; shared housing costs less.
Typical budget
A typical 1-year master's budget in Ireland
Median of the 8 universities above.
Save money
How Indian students cut the cost of Ireland
Pick a lower-cost city
Living in Maynooth instead of Dublin saves about ₹3.8 lakh over 1 year.
Apply early for scholarships
Merit scholarships and fee waivers are often awarded with the admission decision — apply in the first round.
Part-time work
20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays. Plan it as pocket money, not as tuition funding.
Watch the exchange rate
A 5% fall in the rupee adds about ₹1.9 lakh to a typical budget. Pay large fees when the rate is favourable and keep a buffer.
Visa funds
Money you must show for the Ireland student visa
Show that you can pay tuition and living costs at the minimum set by the Irish Immigration Service, with bank statements covering about 6 months and a clear source of funds.
An education loan sanction letter usually counts as proof of funds, which is why most families arrange the loan before applying for the visa.
Repayment
EMI on a ₹31 lakh education loan
About 80% of a typical budget. EMIs start after the course and moratorium; rates depend on lender and collateral.
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About ₹31 lakh – ₹58 lakh for a master's, typically around ₹39 lakh, including tuition, living and one-time costs at €1 ≈ ₹109.
Maynooth University in Maynooth, at about ₹31 lakh – ₹38 lakh in total. The most expensive is Trinity College Dublin, at ₹41 lakh – ₹58 lakh.
About ₹1,09,000 a month in Maynooth to ₹1,40,792 in Dublin, for rent, food, transport and insurance.
Most families borrow about 70–90% of the total — around ₹31 lakh on a typical budget. The EMI on that is about ₹41,830 a month over 10 years at 10.5%.
20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays. Earnings help with living costs but don't count much towards visa funds.
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Universities
Cost and loan pages for universities in Ireland
- Maynooth University· ₹31 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- University of Limerick· ₹33 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- Technological University Dublin· ₹33 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- University of Galway· ₹34 lakh – ₹44 lakh
- University College Cork· ₹34 lakh – ₹44 lakh
- Dublin City University· ₹36 lakh – ₹44 lakh
- University College Dublin· ₹41 lakh – ₹55 lakh
- Trinity College Dublin· ₹41 lakh – ₹58 lakh
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