Study Biology in Ireland
60 programmes in biology at 14 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,743 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,602 USD and 20,000 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39 | 14,602 USD | 19,743 USD | 20,000 USD |
| Master's | 11 | 21,439 USD | 26,985 USD | 29,500 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in Ireland
- University College Dublin (16)
- University College Cork (14)
- Technological University Dublin (6)
- Atlantic Technological University (4)
- Munster Technological University (3)
- University of Limerick (3)
- South East Technological University (2)
- Maynooth University (2)
- Technological University of the Shannon (2)
- Trinity College Dublin (2)
Study Biology in Ireland: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Ireland?
- 60 biology programmes at 14 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in Ireland is 19,743 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,602 USD and 20,000 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (60 of 60).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 3 of the 60 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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