Living Cost

Accommodation:

All universities have halls of residence, generally apartments of 4 to 8 students, with a private bedroom and shared kitchen, living room and bathroom. On campus accommodation must be paid in 2 installments, in September and in February. In most campus accommodation, it is not possible to pay your rent on a monthly basis. You will usually have to pay a deposit of one month’s rent in advance, refunded when you leave. Utilities such as heating are usually extra, although several halls of residence include heat and electricity in their initial charge and deduct payment for usage in excess of the average allowed for from the deposit when you leave Universities.

Some students choose to live with a host family in their home. This way, you have your own independence but still have the home comforts (and some rules) as well as a family to help you settle in to a new way of life in a new country.

Students who want to be totally independent choose self-catering, rented accommodation. Students pay their rent monthly and in advance. At the beginning of a letting period you pay a deposit of one month's rent, which will be refunded when you leave (provided you have not caused any damage to the premises). The normal length of a lease is 9 or 12 months.

The average national monthly rent for students in 2018/19 was €430 while in 2019/20, this increased to €469 per month. In Dublin, this year the average figure is expected to be €574 per month.

Other costs:

Universities and Higher Education

The higher education system in Ireland consists of the university sector, institutes of technology and private independent colleges.

Popular Courses

Some of the most popular courses offered by the higher education institutions in Ireland: Accounting, Business, Computing, Design etc.

Entry Requirements

The academic requirements (including evidence of English language skills) you need will vary depending on the level of course you want to study.

Student visa process for Ireland

Contact us or come into our office to discover your options regarding your study destination, course availability, and recommended institutions.

Why choose Aus Studies for your application to Ireland?

We regularly visit institutions abroad for the real knowledge and experience about institutions they expertise counseling to the students.

Scholarships

There are hundreds of scholarships available for international students from a wide variety of sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions and other organizations.

Available Intakes

Irish universities and colleges offer two major intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester.

Work rights during the study period in Ireland

Students holding a valid immigration stamp 2 permission will be permitted to work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15th December to 15th January inclusive.