Ireland

NCI Ireland initial deposit for Indian students is EUR 6,000 (INR 6.6 Lakhs) to confirm their seat.

Students are advised to check the deposit amount on their admission offer letter as these may vary for some courses. To know more, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

The Free Fees Initiative at NCI Ireland is a scheme that covers tuition costs for qualifying students from the UK/EU/EEA regions. Eligible students only need to pay a student contribution fee worth EUR 3,000 (INR 3.3 Lakhs) and a mandatory gym fee.

Note - Indian students are not eligible for this program.

No, students can apply with an conditional admission offer for a full-time course at the National College of Ireland. However, students need to make sure they meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Be an overseas student
• Meet all entry requirements of the course and scholarship
• Pay the tuition deposit

Tentative NCI Ireland Scholarship deadline for the college's 75th anniversary International Student Scholarship is May, 2027. Deadline for other scholarships may vary.

For scholarship-specific deadlines, check ncirl.ie.

Yes, Indian students can work while studying at the Griffith College Ireland. Students with Stamp 2 visa are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during term and 40 hours per week during holidays. The national minimum wage in Ireland is EUR 13.50 (INR 1.5 K).

1 EUR = INR 110.02

Indian students need to maintain minimum 85% attendance to comply with the Ireland student visa regulations. Attendance is monitored strictly. Students who fall below this mark may be reported to the Irish Immigration Service and this may also affect their visa renewal.

Cooking for oneself is usually the better and more cost-effective option at the Griffith College Ireland. Eating out can cost between EUR 15 and EUR 20 (INR 1.6 K and INR 2.2 K) per meal.

Shared kitchen facilities are available at on-campus residences. 

Yes, Griffith College does maintain housing options for Indian students. Students can stay as part of the Griffith Halls of Residence (GHR) on its Dublin campus.

The halls come with self-catering apartments with 24-hour security, on the South Circular Road, a short walk from the Dublin city centre.

No, on-campus housing is not guaranteed for Indian students at TCD Ireland. The on-campus facilities has rooms for 1,000 students. However, the demand is always higher.

Students are advised to apply for housing early. Rooms are allocated via a random-selection process (lottery).

Students can also check: Off-campus housing options in Ireland for Indian Students

Yes, the Griffith College does offer IELTS waiver to Indian students. Students with strong scores in their Class 12th English board exams (minimum 65%) or their UG degree taught entirely in English can use a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate to study at Griffith College Dublin.