Ireland

The NCI Ireland Scholarship deadline for the college's 75th anniversary International Student Scholarship (Sep 2026 intake) is now closed. Deadline for other scholarships may vary.

Students are advised to check the official NCI Ireland website to know more.

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.

The most sought after undergraduate scholarships in Ireland for international students involve the ones from Irish governement and the merit-based university waivers/fees reduction. These include:

1. Government of Ireland Scholarships
2. University fee waivers and/or scholarships
3. Naughton Scholarships (STEM Courses)

The universities in Ireland offering waivers and/or scholarships to meritorious applicants include University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin, University of Galway, University of Limerick, National College of Ireland and University College Cork.  

EUR 15-EUR 20 (INR 1.6 K-INR 2.1 K) per hour is the average part-time salary in Ireland. The national work hour wage is EUR 14.50 (INR 1.55 K).

Retail, Call Center Agent, Administration, Tutoring, and Waiters are some popular part-time work options for Indian students in Ireland.

1 EUR = INR 106.99

Getting on online job search portals, university career services portals, networking with seniors or peers, or joining social media groups.
Sales assistants, cashier, delivery person, graphic designing, and campus tour guides are popular part-time job options for Indian students.

Check out the video below to know more about how you can find part-time jobs in Ireland: