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Study engineering in Ireland

Universities and colleges in Ireland recorded as teaching engineering, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical and aerospace engineering

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Mostly from official course data. Places marked “listed because its name says so” carry the subject in their own name; check their course page.

Subjects we can show you in Ireland

Business and management 15Computing and software 13Engineering 17Medicine and health 12Social sciences 14Psychology 1Education and teaching 14Natural sciences 13Music and performing arts 1Agriculture and environment 8Hospitality and tourism 1
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

17 institutions recorded as teaching this in Ireland.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Studying in Ireland at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 16,000 to EUR 29,500
Living costs a month
EUR 1,400 to EUR 2,600
First year, all in, from
EUR 32,900
Money to show for the visa
EUR 10,000
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for engineering can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study engineering in Ireland?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 16,000 to EUR 29,500 a year, and living costs from EUR 1,400 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 32,900. Fees for engineering can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Ireland?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Ireland after I graduate?

Yes: Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study engineering, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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