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Cost of Studying in Ireland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Ireland is 13,927 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,019 USD and 20,000 USD. These figures are computed from 3,861 programs at 14 universities in Ireland listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 12,019 USD | 13,927 USD | 20,000 USD | 1,213 |
| Master's | 14,000 USD | 20,000 USD | 22,600 USD | 969 |
| PhD | 14,500 USD | 15,000 USD | 15,000 USD | 121 |
Cheapest degree programs in Ireland
The lowest published international tuition in our Ireland catalog 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 |
| Master in Education, Learning and Development | Griffith College | Master's | 578 USD |
| Master in Irish-Medium and Gaeltacht Education | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 650 USD |
| Master in Lean Sigma Manager | University of Limerick | Master's | 900 USD |
| Master in Serious Crime Investigation | University of Limerick | Master's | 1,002 USD |
| Master in Food Safety | University College Dublin | Master's | 1,306 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Ireland?
Yes — 3,861 of the 3,861 degree programs in our Ireland catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Ireland accept international students?
14 universities in Ireland list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Ireland affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Ireland charge 12,019 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 81 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 3,861 degree programs that 14 universities in Ireland list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".