Study, Work & Migrate to Ireland
Ireland is an English-speaking gateway to Europe and home to the European headquarters of many global technology and pharma companies. The Third Level Graduate Programme lets graduates stay and work for up to two years.
Top universities
Trinity, UCD, UCC
Intakes
Sep · Jan
Post-study work
Stay-back up to 2 yrs
Key sectors
Tech, Pharma, Finance
Who can apply for Ireland
- Academic qualifications for your program
- English proficiency (IELTS/PTE)
- Proof of funds for tuition and living
- Admission and fee payment to a listed program
What you'll need
- Valid passport
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- English proficiency scorecard (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)
- Statement of Purpose & references
- Proof of funds / financial documents
- Offer or invitation letter (as applicable)
- Proof of fee payment
- Private medical insurance
Processing time
Student visa: ~4–8 weeks (indicative)
Estimated costs
- Tuition (per year)€10,000 – €25,000 (indicative)
- Living (per year)€10,000 – €14,000 (indicative)
- Visa fee≈ €60 (single entry, indicative)
Your Ireland journey
Admission & fees
Secure your offer and pay the required tuition deposit.
Funds & insurance
Arrange proof of funds and medical insurance.
Visa application
Apply online (AVATS) and submit your documents.
Stay-back
After graduating, apply for the stay-back to work.
A recent Ireland approval
Rahul Verma
🇮🇪 Student Visa
From application to the stay-back plan, everything was explained clearly. I'm now working in Dublin's tech scene.
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