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Cost of Studying in Ireland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Ireland is 15,633 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 13,896 USD and 20,000 USD. These figures are computed from 5,223 programs at 15 universities in Ireland listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 19, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Ireland by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 13,896 USD | 15,633 USD | 20,000 USD | 1,526 |
| Master's | 14,457 USD | 18,400 USD | 22,349 USD | 1,503 |
| PhD | 14,500 USD | 15,000 USD | 17,370 USD | 167 |
Cheapest degree programs in Ireland
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Ireland right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Environmental Sustainability (Negotiated Learning) | University College Dublin | Master's | 81 USD |
| Bachelor in Micro Credential Sustainability Circular Economy Esg Investing | Maynooth University | Bachelor's | 289 USD |
| Master in Certificate Construction Project Management | Technological University of the Shannon | Master's | 617 USD |
| Master in Irish-Medium and Gaeltacht Education | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 650 USD |
| Master in Electrical Machines Module | Technological University of the Shannon | Master's | 782 USD |
| Master in Lean Sigma Manager | University of Limerick | Master's | 900 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Ireland?
Yes — all 5,223 degree programs in Ireland on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Ireland accept international students?
15 universities in Ireland list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 19, 2026.
Is Ireland affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Ireland charge 13,896 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 81 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Ireland: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Ireland guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 5,223 degree programs that 15 universities in Ireland list on Global Admissions, as of August 19, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 19, 2026".