Choose Ireland if…
One-year master's with a 2-year post-study work visa; European HQs of major tech and pharma companies.
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Ireland vs Japan for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Ireland and Japan: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Ireland: median ₹39 lakh
- Japan: median ₹24 lakh
- Japan cheaper by ≈ ₹14 lakh
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Ireland or Japan: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Japan is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹24 lakh versus ₹39 lakh in Ireland. After graduation, Ireland offers stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above), while Japan offers graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Ireland vs Japan
- Median total cost
- Ireland: ₹39 lakh · Japan: ₹24 lakh
- Duration
- Ireland: Usually 1 year · Japan: 2 years
- Intakes
- Ireland: September; limited January/February · Japan: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
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Choose Japan if…
Low tuition at national universities; MEXT government scholarships.
Budget first
Japan is about ₹14 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Ireland (Stamp 1G: 1 year) and Japan (Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status).
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On our data, Japan has the lower median total cost (₹24 lakh vs ₹39 lakh).
Ireland: Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above). Japan: Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status.
Ireland: 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays. Japan: Up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
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