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Short answer
Ireland asks students to have access to €10,000 for each year of study on top of course fees (the rate since 30 June 2025). You can work 20 hours a week in term and 40 in holidays. After a Master's, the Stamp 1G graduate permission lets you stay and work for up to 2 years.
What are the key numbers for Indian students in Ireland?
Checked against official sources on 24 October 2026.
| Living costs to show | €10,000 a year, on top of course fees |
|---|---|
| Work while studying | 20 hours a week in term, 40 in holiday periods |
| After graduation | Stamp 1G for up to 2 years after a Level 9 Master's |
Why Ireland Is Strategic for Indian Students Right Now.
English-medium instruction. EU location with access to the European market. A thriving tech ecosystem that actively recruits international graduates. 2-year post-study work visa without sponsorship initial requirement.
What Ireland Actually Costs. The Honest Numbers.
Tuition: ₹10-18 lakhs per year. Living: Dublin is higher (€12-14k), while Galway/Cork are more affordable.
Proof of Funds: €10,000 liquid funds for first-year living expenses.
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Where Indian Students Are Getting In.
Recent successes for Reknown Edu Services® students.
Research Universities
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin (UCD)
- University College Cork (UCC)
- University of Galway
Innovation & Tech
- Dublin City University (DCU)
- TU Dublin
- Shannon Technological University
The Student Visa (Type D).
What It Requires. What Gets It Rejected.
- •Unexplained gap in education
- •Lack of "Progressive Education" logic
- •Insufficient financial history (6 months rule)
- •Poor career progression narrative
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Analyze My Ireland Visa RiskWork Rights in Ireland
20 hours/week during term, 40 hours during holidays (June-Sept/Christmas). Work above these hours can affect your permission to stay.
You Graduate. Then What?
Third Level Graduate Scheme: 2 years for Level 9/10 graduates. Stamp 1G status allows full-time work. Leads into Critical Skills Employment Permit (PR in 2 years).
Funding Your Ireland Education.
Govt of Ireland Scholarships
Full tuition waiver + €10,000 stipend. Highly competitive.
University Excellence Awards
Merit scholarships of €2,000-€5,000 applied automatically.
Proof
Stories from the Reknown Edu Services® Wall of Results.
"I landed a job at Meta Dublin 2 months after graduation. The Stamp 1G was my bridge to a tech career."
Ananya L.
MSc Data Analytics, UCD 🇮🇪
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