Study Music in Ireland
45 programmes in music at 10 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,771 USD and 19,596 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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Music in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 14 | 15,771 USD | 15,771 USD | 19,877 USD |
| Master's | 24 | 15,771 USD | 18,000 USD | 19,596 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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 music
Universities for music in Ireland
- Technological University Dublin (9)
- University of Limerick (8)
- University College Cork (8)
- Munster Technological University (6)
- Maynooth University (6)
- Trinity College Dublin (2)
- Dublin City University (2)
- University College Dublin (2)
- Dundalk Institute of Technology (1)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (1)
Study Music in Ireland: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in Ireland?
- 45 music programmes at 10 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in music in Ireland is 18,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,771 USD and 19,596 USD per year.
- Can I study music in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (45 of 45).
- Which degree level is cheapest for music in Ireland?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 15,771 USD per year, against 18,000 USD for master's programmes.
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