Eligible EU/EEA, Swiss and UK students pay no tuition for a first undergraduate degree at a public institution in Ireland – only a Student Contribution of at most €2,500 a year (2026/27); non-EU fees are usually €9,850–25,500. Programmes are taught almost entirely in English at 7 universities, 5 technological universities and other public institutions. See how CAO applications work and what Dublin costs.
Ireland, and Dublin in particular, is expensive. Study in Europe estimates monthly costs in big cities such as Dublin at around €950–1,500 or more – including housing, food, transport and going out.
Housing is the biggest cost, so start looking as early as possible – ideally as soon as you get your offer. Ask your institution's accommodation office about campus residences, and also look at rooms in shared flats.
Don't count on a SUSI maintenance grant if you haven't lived in Ireland before – it is only for people who meet the Irish residence condition (see: Scholarships). Plan your own budget for the whole year. For non-EU students, the €10,000 required for immigration is a minimum, not a full budget.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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