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Study in Ireland — guide for Indian students
Tech Hub of Europe
🟢 Stay Back 24 months
Payback (median, all careers)
1.1 yrs
Median payback for an Indian student studying in Ireland is 1.1 years — a fast payback by the J2E benchmark (fast = under 2 yrs, moderate = 2–4 yrs, long = over 4 yrs). Calculated using Ireland median graduate salaries against total program cost incl. living.
Overview
Ireland hosts European HQs of Google, Apple, Meta, and other tech giants. The Stay Back visa allows 1–2 years of post-study work, and the Third Level Gradu…
Quick stats
Work while studying
20 hr/wk
Cost of studying in Ireland
- Undergraduate: €10,000 – €25,000 / year
- Postgraduate: €12,000 – €30,000 / year
- Living Costs (Dublin): €10,000 – €15,000 / year
- Living Costs (Outside): €7,000 – €10,000 / year
- Visa Fee: €60
Visa & post-study work
Third Level Graduate Scheme grants 24 months stay-back for level 9 (master's) graduates. Critical Skills Employment Permit fast-tracks tech and engineering hires.
- Visa Type: Stamp 2 Student Visa
- Stay Back: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9+)
- Work Rights: 20 hr/wk term, 40 hr/wk holidays
- Critical Skills Permit: Available for in-demand occupations