English-taught degrees in Ireland
You don't need Ireland's local language to study there. The official programme catalogue lists 2,405 English-taught programmes across 9 universities — 1,317 master, 901 bachelor, 187 doctoral / PhD.
2,405English-taught programmes
9Universities
€2,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,163Living costs/mo
Universities with English-taught programmes
| University | City | English-taught | All programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | Dublin | 361 | 361 | #126 |
| University of Galway | Galway | 337 | 337 | #213 |
| Trinity College Dublin | Dublin | 336 | 336 | #41 |
| University College Cork | Cork | 297 | 297 | #109 |
| University of Limerick | Limerick | 281 | 281 | #398 |
| Technological University of Dublin | Dublin | 280 | 280 | #537 |
| University of Maynooth | Maynooth | 261 | 261 | #443 |
| Dublin City University | Dublin | 165 | 165 | #299 |
| Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland | Dublin | 87 | 87 | #355 |
Popular subjects in English
- Linguistics and Languages (150)
- Management (145)
- Nursing (129)
- Law (104)
- Arts and Design (98)
- Education (89)
- Computer Science (79)
- History (73)
- Business Administration (66)
- Medicine (62)
- Psychology (51)
- Media and Communication (50)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I study in Ireland in English?
- Yes. The official catalogue lists 2,405 English-taught programmes at 9 universities in Ireland — mostly 1,317 master, 901 bachelor.
- What does studying in Ireland cost?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €2,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €18,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Ireland.
Last updated 2026-08-17.