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Study medicine and health in Ireland

Institutions in Ireland where you can study medicine and health, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

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 medicine and health can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study medicine and health 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 medicine and health 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.

Will my medicine and health degree from Ireland let me work at home?

Medicine and health is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

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Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

12 institutions recorded as teaching this at short courses level in Ireland.

Institutions

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