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Ireland
European English, EU access and Celtic hospitality

Ireland is the only natively English-speaking nation within the European Union. That makes it the perfect gateway to Europe while you study English or a university program. With Trinity College and UCD among the world's best, the academic level is exceptional.

Work allowed while studying

The country in numbers

Ireland in numbers

4Regions / States
34+Institutions
50,000+International students
€Currency

Leinster (Dublin) · Munster (Cork, Limerick) · Connacht (Galway) · Ulster

Where to study

The 5 best cities to study

  1. 01

    Dublin

    Europe's tech capital. Trinity College, UCD, DCU. Google, Meta, Amazon are headquartered here.

  2. 02

    Cork

    The second city. University College Cork. World-class food scene.

  3. 03

    Galway

    The most bohemian city. NUI Galway. Film festival and living Celtic culture.

  4. 04

    Limerick

    City of innovation. University of Limerick. Entrepreneurship and technology.

  5. 05

    Waterford

    Ireland's oldest city. WIT. History, art and Waterford crystal.

Visa types

Visas we process at Australasian

Study visa

Study, live and work

  • Irish Student Visa (Study Visa / D Visa)
  • Duration: depending on your program
  • 20h/week during classes, 40h in summer
  • Free access to all EU countries
  • Post-study: 12–24 months to find work
  • Fee: €60 (single entry), €100 (multiple)
Tourism visa

Explore and discover

  • Visitor Visa (Tourist/Visit Visa)
  • Stay up to 90 days visa-free (eligible countries)
  • Explore the island's 4 provinces
  • Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Giant's Causeway
  • Access to Belfast and Northern Ireland
  • Chance to explore the UK on the same visa

Right to work? 20 hours/week during the course. 40 hours/week in June, July, August and September.

Cost of living

How much do you need per month?

Shared room€700–1,100/moDublin is the priciest in the British Isles
Own apartment€1,400–2,400/moUniversity areas in high demand
Transport€80–130/moLeap Card with 50% student discount
Food€250–400/moLidl and Aldi supermarkets very affordable
Social life€150–300/moPubs, live music, Gaelic sports
Internet + phone€20–50/moPrepaid from €20/month
Estimated total€1,400–2,200/moExcludes tuition
Minimum wage€13.50/hrFrom Jan 2025. 20h/week ≈ €1,080/month
Ireland

Top 5 · Australasian recommends

Places you should see

  1. Top 1

    Cliffs of Moher

    Condado de Clare

  2. Top 2

    Ring of Kerry

    Condado de Kerry

  3. Top 3

    Giant's Causeway

    Irlanda del Norte

  4. Top 4

    Killarney National Park

    Condado de Kerry

  5. Top 5

    Galway City

    Connacht

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