How much are tuition fees for international students in Ireland?

Ireland charges substantial tuition fees for non-EU/EEA international students. Here is what to expect:

Undergraduate (4-year honours degree):
- Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences: €10,000–€15,000/year
- Business: €12,000–€18,000/year
- Engineering, Computing: €15,000–€22,000/year
- Medicine: €35,000–€55,000/year (very expensive)
- Law: €14,000–€20,000/year

Postgraduate taught (Master's — 1 year):
- Most programmes: €12,000–€25,000/year
- MBA at top schools (UCD Smurfit, UCC, etc.): €20,000–€35,000

PhD (Research):
- Many PhD programmes offer funded positions (fees + stipend) — especially in STEM through SFI (Science Foundation Ireland) and IRC (Irish Research Council)
- Self-funded PhD: €10,000–€15,000/year international fees

Top Irish universities:
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD): World #80–100
- University College Dublin (UCD): World #150–200
- University College Cork (UCC)
- NUI Galway (University of Galway)
- Dublin City University (DCU)
- Maynooth University

Scholarships:
- Ireland Fellows Programme (government-funded, for specific developing countries)
- University merit scholarships (typically 10–25% fee reductions)
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (for research)

Note: EU/EEA citizens pay fees equivalent to EU rates — much lower (approximately €3,000/year for undergraduate). Check if this applies to you.