Study Nursing in Ireland
186 programmes in nursing at 13 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 14,486 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 8,995 USD and 20,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
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Nursing in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44 | 13,449 USD | 17,930 USD | 26,869 USD |
| Master's | 45 | 8,995 USD | 14,486 USD | 20,000 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 nursing
Universities for nursing in Ireland
- University College Cork (52)
- University College Dublin (25)
- Trinity College Dublin (23)
- Dundalk Institute of Technology (18)
- Atlantic Technological University (17)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (17)
- University of Limerick (13)
- Dublin City University (6)
- Technological University of the Shannon (5)
- Munster Technological University (4)
Study Nursing in Ireland: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Ireland?
- 186 nursing programmes at 13 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in nursing in Ireland is 14,486 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 8,995 USD and 20,000 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (186 of 186).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 13 of the 186 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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Planning to study nursing in Ireland?
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