Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Ireland
| In EUR as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | EUR 16,000 to 29,500 | EUR 16,000 to 29,500 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | EUR 16,800 to 31,200 | EUR 16,800 to 31,200 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | EUR 60 | EUR 60 |
| First year, all in | EUR 32,860 to 60,760 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | EUR 10,000 | EUR 10,000 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs |
Worth knowing. The €10,000 threshold covers only about four months of UCD's median budget, and Dublin housing is extremely scarce.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.