Cost of studying in Ireland
Studying in Ireland costs an EU student around €16,456 a year: about €2,500 in tuition, plus €1,163 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €18,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 9 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€16,456EU student, total/yr
€2,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€18,000Non-EU tuition/yr
€1,163Living costs/mo
€13,956Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Citizens Information IE (Budget 2026) (as of 2026/27). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Ireland€16,456
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Ireland?
- Studying in Ireland costs an EU student around €16,456 a year: about €2,500 in tuition, plus €1,163 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €18,000 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Ireland for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €2,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Ireland?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €18,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Ireland?
- Plan for roughly €1,163 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €13,956 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.