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Study in Ireland

Explore universities, courses and study opportunities across Ireland.

Studying in Ireland

Ireland combines English-medium teaching with a compact higher education system of universities and technological universities. Programmes typically start in September, with a smaller January intake on selected courses.

What to expect

  • English-medium teachingProgrammes are delivered in English across the university and technological university sectors.
  • Undergraduate and taught postgraduate optionsOne-year taught master's programmes sit alongside three- and four-year undergraduate degrees.
  • A compact systemA small number of institutions makes it practical to compare programmes carefully before applying.

Before you apply

  • Undergraduate applications are generally made through the Central Applications Office.
  • Confirm immigration registration requirements with the Irish authorities before travelling.
  • Accommodation in the main cities should be arranged as early as possible.

Universities

Institutions in Ireland

Courses

Popular courses in Ireland

    • Postgraduate
    • Computer Science & IT

    MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning)

    A flexible master's built around a chosen specialist strand, with a research or software project.

    University
    University College Dublin
    Duration
    1 year full-time
    Intakes
    September
    • Undergraduate
    • Business & Management

    BComm Commerce International

    A business degree including a year of study abroad and language study.

    University
    University College Dublin
    Duration
    4 years full-time
    Intakes
    September
    • Postgraduate
    • Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

    MSc Data & Computational Science

    Statistics, machine learning and scientific computing with an applied research project.

    University
    University College Dublin
    Duration
    1 year full-time
    Intakes
    September
    • Undergraduate
    • Law

    BA Law and Business

    A joint programme covering legal principles alongside core business and management subjects.

    University
    Trinity College Dublin
    Duration
    4 years full-time
    Intakes
    September
    • Postgraduate
    • Psychology

    MSc Psychology (Conversion)

    Core psychological theory and research methods for graduates from other disciplines.

    University
    Trinity College Dublin
    Duration
    1 year full-time
    Intakes
    September

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