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Offered as a track, elective set or dedicated MSc / MA at many Irish universities.
Usually 1 year · September; limited January/February
Masters in Data Science in Ireland
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets. Here's what Indian students need to know about studying it in Ireland — costs, eligibility, intakes, work rights and funding — and how Visa Edu Loans can help you apply.
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- SOP & applications
- Loan for Ireland
- Irish study visa (Stamp 2) file
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Masters in Data Science in Ireland
A master's in Data Science in Ireland usually takes usually 1 year, with tuition of €10k–35k a year. Post-study work: stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above). Main intakes are September; limited January/February.
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Masters in Data Science in Ireland at a glance
- Degree
- MSc / MA in Data Science
- Duration
- Usually 1 year
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €10,000 – €35,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ €10,000 – €15,000 per year (Dublin higher)
- Typical total cost
- ₹20–35 lakh for a 1-year master's
- Intakes
- September; limited January/February
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required outside top business programs
- Work during study
- 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays
- Post-study work
- Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above)
Overview
Why study Data Science in Ireland?
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.
Ireland's tech hubs in Dublin and Cork hire data graduates, and a Level 9 master's qualifies for a 2-year Stamp 1G.
Ireland also offers one-year master's with a 2-year post-study work visa, european HQs of major tech and pharma companies and english-speaking EU country.
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Requirements vary by university; these are the usual expectations.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS
- Bachelor's: B.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Statistics and probability
- Prerequisite: Linear algebra / calculus
- Prerequisite: Python or R
- English: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required outside top business programs
Careers
Careers after Data Science in Ireland
Timeline
Application timeline for the 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; research universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Finalise the shortlist, write the SOP and request LORs.
- 03
6–8 months before
Submit applications and scholarship forms.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept an offer, start the education loan (₹15–35 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Irish study visa (Stamp 2): receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit.
- 06
Final month
Forex, fee remittance, insurance, accommodation and travel.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if the university, cost and career plan line up. Ireland offers one-year master's with a 2-year post-study work visa, and ireland's tech hubs in Dublin and Cork hire data graduates, and a Level 9 master's qualifies for a 2-year Stamp 1G. We compare your expected total cost (₹20–35 lakh for a 1-year master's) against realistic starting roles such as Data Scientist, Data Analyst and ML Engineer.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths, b.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS and b.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs). Expect prerequisites in statistics and probability, linear algebra / calculus and python or R, an English test (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university) and — GRE/GMAT is rarely required outside top business programs.
Tuition is ≈ €10,000 – €35,000 per year; living costs are ≈ €10,000 – €15,000 per year (Dublin higher). A typical total is ₹20–35 lakh for a 1-year master's, and many students take an education loan of ₹15–35 lakh.
Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above). During studies you can work 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays.
Common roles include Data Scientist, Data Analyst, ML Engineer, Data Engineer and Quantitative Analyst. Employers look for python / R, SQL, statistical modelling and data visualisation.
Ireland's intakes are September; limited January/February. Start 8–12 months ahead: tests first, then shortlist and SOP, applications, loan and finally the Irish study visa (Stamp 2).
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