Master's in Data Science
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland · Public
National College of Ireland Fees for Indian Students
NCI (Dublin) is known for Dublin college known for data analytics and FinTech. Below: tuition, living costs in Dublin, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh
- Tuition €14,000 – €17,000 a year
- Intakes: September; limited January/February
- Typical loan ₹28 lakh – ₹41 lakh
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How much does NCI cost for Indian students?
A 1-year master's at National College of Ireland costs about ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €14,000 – €17,000 a year, living costs of about €21,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.2 lakh. Most families borrow ₹28 lakh – ₹41 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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NCI at a glance
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Dublin college known for data analytics and FinTech
- Tuition (international)
- €14,000 – €17,000 a year
- Living costs used
- €21,500 a year
- Total for 1 year
- ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh
- Intakes
- September; limited January/February
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- Work during study
- 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays
- After graduation
- Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above)
- Official website
- ncirl.ie
Fee breakdown
NCI cost for Indian students
1-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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NCI vs similar universities in Ireland
The 6 closest by total cost; 6 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Dublin
European tech headquarters city with one of Europe's tightest rental markets. A room in shared housing usually costs €900 – €1,400 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €18,400 – €24,400.
For the cost table we use €21,500 a year — planning figure for Dublin: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays.
A Level 9 master's gives access to the Stamp 1G graduate permission after you finish.
Funding
How Indian students fund NCI
Typical loan: ₹28 lakh – ₹41 lakh. EMIs on a ₹34 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to NCI for the September; limited January/February 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at NCI and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on NCI's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹28 lakh – ₹41 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Irish study visa (Stamp 2): receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €14,000 – €17,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹15 lakh – ₹19 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 6 cost less in total and 0 cost more. NCI's tuition is above the middle of our Ireland list.
Yes, within visa rules: 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹28 lakh – ₹41 lakh.
September; limited January/February. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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