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EuropeStudy in Ireland from Pakistan
Europe’s English-speaking tech hub.
Intakes
September, January
Visa
Study visa
Quick snapshot
Studying in Ireland, in 30 seconds
- IntakesSeptember, JanuaryDetails
Per year, in rupeesRs 68 lakh – Rs 1.3 croreDetails
Tuition€10,000 – €25,000 / yearDetails
Living costs€1,000 – €1,500 / monthDetails- VisaStudy visa (Stamp 2) · StraightforwardDetails
Work rights20 hrs/week in term; Stay Back after study
EnglishIELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Universities10 profiled, Tier 1 firstOpen
Scholarships7 fully funded options trackedDetails
Quick answer
Pakistani students can study in Ireland on a Study visa (Stamp 2) after receiving the Letter of acceptance. Main intakes are September, January. Expect tuition of roughly €10,000 – €25,000 / year and living costs of €1,000 – €1,500 / month. Work rights: 20 hrs/week in term; Stay Back after study. English: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL.
Reviewed by the TeamOnline counselling team · Updated October 2026
Why Pakistani students choose Ireland
Dublin hosts the European headquarters of many global tech and pharma companies. Ireland’s Stay Back permission lets eligible graduates stay and look for work after their degree.
English-speaking EU country
Big-tech and pharma employersStay Back permission
One-year master’s degrees
Popular courses
What Pakistani students most often study here.
Where you’ll study in Ireland
Student cities and the universities we know best.
Student cities
Counsellor’s tip
Find accommodation before you land, because Dublin housing is very tight. Many master’s programmes run for twelve months, which keeps your total cost down.
Work and jobs: Global tech and pharma companies are based here. The Stay Back permission gives graduates time to find work.
Universities are listed for orientation only. TeamOnline shortlists from many institutions based on your profile.
How hard is it to study in Ireland?
Our assessment for Pakistani students, from the files we handle.
Getting in
Accessible
Good universities with reasonable entry requirements.
Visa
Straightforward
Straightforward with complete documents and clear funds.
Cost
Moderate
Moderate tuition; Dublin rents are high.
Work rights
Good
20 hours a week in term; Stamp 1G stay-back after graduation.
Undergraduate applications
International students apply directly to universities (not the CAO in most cases).
Master’s & PhD applications
Apply directly on each university’s portal; many courses have rolling admissions.
What it costs
Indicative figures. Your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
One year, tuition + living, in rupees
Rs 68 lakh – Rs 1.3 crore
Rough estimate at about Rs 280 per US dollar. Scholarships can bring this to zero.
| Tuition | €10,000 – €25,000 / year |
|---|---|
| Living costs | €1,000 – €1,500 / month |
| Funds to show for the visa | Tuition still owed + living costs for the required period |
| Other costs | Visa fee, health cover or surcharge, flights, deposit |
Ireland Study visa (Stamp 2): step by step
Straightforward: Straightforward with complete documents and clear funds.
- 1Offer and fee paymentAccept the offer and pay fees (or the required portion).
- 2FundsShow the required living-cost amount, accessible to you (check current figure).
- 3AVATS formComplete the online application.
- 4Submit documentsAt the visa centre with your passport and evidence.
- 5DecisionProcessing in Dublin; allow several weeks.
Watch out: Evidence of funds must show history, not a recent lump-sum deposit.
Scholarships for Ireland
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s · Master’s
Fully funded · Mostly November–February.
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility · Undergraduate · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Through your home university.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · PhD · Postdoc
Fully funded · Usually autumn to December.
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme · Master’s
Fully funded · With your ETH application.
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships · PhD
Fully funded · Usually autumn.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Usually opens in autumn.
Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Usually opens in autumn.
EPFL Excellence Fellowships · Master’s
With your EPFL application.
Deadlines for Ireland
Full timeline →
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral FellowshipsUsually November · scholarship~53 days- Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate ScholarshipUsually November · scholarship~53 days
- Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsUsually December · scholarship~84 days
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’sUsually February · scholarship~143 days
- UCD Global Excellence ScholarshipUsually April · scholarship~204 days
Studying in Ireland: FAQs
01Can Pakistani students study in Ireland?
Yes. Pakistani students apply to universities in Ireland and then for a Study visa (Stamp 2), which is built on the Letter of acceptance. TeamOnline handles the applications and the visa file.
02When are the intakes in Ireland?
The main intakes are September, January. Start preparing 8 to 12 months before your intake.
03How much does it cost to study in Ireland?
Tuition is roughly €10,000 – €25,000 / year, and living costs are roughly €1,000 – €1,500 / month. These are indicative figures; your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
04Can I work while studying in Ireland?
20 hrs/week in term; Stay Back after study.
05Do I need IELTS to study in Ireland?
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL. Requirements vary by university and course.
06Is it hard to get into universities in Ireland?
Accessible. Good universities with reasonable entry requirements.
07Is the Study visa (Stamp 2) hard to get from Pakistan?
Straightforward. Straightforward with complete documents and clear funds. Watch out: Evidence of funds must show history, not a recent lump-sum deposit.
08How do I apply to a master’s in Ireland?
Apply directly on each university’s portal; many courses have rolling admissions.
09Which universities in Ireland do Pakistani students apply to?
Well-known options include Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Galway, University College Cork. The right shortlist depends on your grades, budget and course, and TeamOnline builds one for your profile.
10What are the best cities for students in Ireland?
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick are popular with international students. Global tech and pharma companies are based here. The Stay Back permission gives graduates time to find work.
Best Universities In Ireland
Tier-1 first. Every profile has costs, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.
How We Get You To Ireland
One counsellor from your first question to your flight.
01Honest shortlist
Universities and scholarships you can realistically win, not the ones that pay agents most.
02Applications that stand out
SOPs, CVs and references shaped with you, then checked line by line.
03Visa file done right
Funds, documents and interview practice for your country’s rules.
04Ready to fly
Accommodation, travel and pre-departure briefing so you land prepared.
Next step
Ready to apply to Ireland?
Book a free profile assessment with a counsellor.