Study in Ireland: Tuition Fees, Visa and Living Costs
Study in Ireland: international tuition fees at 51 universities, student visa requirements, proof of funds, living costs and application deadlines. Official figures with the source page for each one.
Universities in Ireland
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dublin City University
- University of Galway
- University College Cork
- University of Limerick
- Maynooth University
- Technological University Dublin
- Atlantic Technological University
- Carlow College, St. Patrick`s
- CCT College Dublin
- Dorset College
- Dublin Business School
- Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Galway Business School
- Griffith College
- IBAT College Dublin
- ICD Business School
- Marino Institute of Education
- Mary Immaculate College
- Munster Technological University
- National College of Art and Design
- National College of Ireland
- Pontifical University, St Patrick's College
- Setanta College
- South East Technological University
- Technological University of the Shannon
- The American College
- Discovery Programme
- Free University of Ireland
- Garda Síochána College
- Hibernia College
- IBAT College
- Innopharma Education
- Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe
- Institute of Public Administration
- Irish Archaeology Field School
- Irish College of General Practitioners
- Irish Management Institute
- Isles International University
- Kerry Education and Training Board
- King's Inns
- Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy
- National University of Ireland
- Newpark Music Centre
- Project Arts Centre
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
- Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Application deadlines for Ireland
Set by CAO (Central Applications Office) for 2026 entry. An individual university or programme can close earlier.
- Applications open
- 5 November 2025, 12:00
- Normal closing date
- 1 February 2026, 17:00
- Late applications close
- 1 May 2026, 17:00
- Change of mind closes
- 1 July 2026, 17:00
Trinity College Dublin publishes the CAO cycle dates as: applications open 5 November 2025 at 12:00, the normal closing date 1 February 2026 at 17:00, late applications 1 May 2026 at 17:00 and change of mind 1 July 2026 at 17:00, adding that 'these dates are subject to change'. Late application is not open for every course, and the DARE and HEAR access routes and most mature applicants must apply by the February date.