Ireland

Studying in Ireland is considered moderately expensive to high for Indian students. The total annual costs (tuition + living) of studying in Ireland range from €20,000 to €40,000+ (approx. ₹18-₹35+ lakhs), roughly.

Yes, IELTS is generally required to study in Ireland. Most universities in Ireland require an overall IELTS score of 6.0 - 6.5 for undergraduate admissions and 6.5 - 7.0 for postgraduate admissions.

The major components of studying in Ireland from India involves securing admission to an Irish institution, proving English proficiency (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL), and obtaining a Stamp 2 Student Visa. The main requirements for all of these include tuition fee payment, proof of €10,000+ in funds for living expenses and medical insurance. 

Studying in Ireland for free as a non-EU/EEA international student is rare, but possible through prestigious, competitive fully-funded scholarships.

Against a common norm that studying at public universities is free or comes with nominal prices, international students in Ireland typically pay €10,000–€30,000 annually even at public universities. However, Irish/EU citizens might get to study for free at public Irish institutions. 

No, Indian students are not guaranteed housing at NCI Ireland. There is very high competition for rooms on-campus. Rooms are usually allotted on a first-come, first-served fashion. To have a good chance of getting a room, students should apply early for the same.

It is also advisable to look for off-campus housing options in Ireland, in case rooms get filled early.

Yes, Indian students who have reached or with the potential to reach a very high level in athletics at the international, national, inter-provincial or inter-country level in Ireland can apply for the NCI Ireland Sports Scholarship.

The scholarship is worth EUR 2,000 (INR 2.14 Lakhs) and can be taken with any other scholarship.

More information about the same can be obtained from one of the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors, for free.

1 EUR = INR 107.23

Indian food is not known to be available at NCI Ireland. However, there are many places nearby that serve Indian food. Some popular ones include.

DCU Ireland MSc in Business School course is 2 years. The start date of this course is Sep 2026. The annual tuition fee is EUR 23,000. Also, this course is accredited by the Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors (IMCA). To apply for this course, students can apply online via the university's portal. 

The cheapest colleges and universities in Ireland include - 

Indian students will require an entry visa to be able to study at NCI. Students will be required to submit a Final Offer letter after paying course fees. General document requirements are mentioned below-

• Original letters from institute
• Passport
• Passport photographs
• Private medical insurance
• Application letter
• Visa refusals
• Gaps in educational history
• Proof of fee payment
• Evidence of academic ability
• Proof of English/Irish proficiency
• Summary of finances