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Cost of Living in Ireland and Living Expenses for International Students

Let’s explore the tuition fees and your living costs in Ireland on an international student budget

Are the costs of studying in Ireland expensive?

Compared to many other top-level universities around the world, not really. Dublin, Ireland’s capital city is the most expensive city to live in, but Irish cities are very cost-effective places to live compared with other popular study destinations, including the UK.

What are the living costs for students in Ireland?

The estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year is €7,000 to €12,000 per year. This includes rent, electricity, food, books, laundry and medicine, as well as travel passes and social expenses, but excludes tuition fees.

Of course, your living expenses will vary, depending on the study location, type of accommodation and lifestyle you choose. Consider any international travel you plan on doing during the year.

You’ll also need to budget for once-only costs, like buying kitchen items, bedding, a mobile phone and so on.

What are the tuition fees in Ireland?

  • Undergraduate courses: €9,000 – €45,000 per year.
  • Postgraduate Master and PhD courses: €9,150 – €37,000 per year.

Fees vary depending on your chosen field of study, program and university.

You’ll also pay around €2,500 per year for student services, such as examination entries and support for clubs and societies.

How much will I pay for everyday items?

  • One litre of milk: €1
  • Can of Coca Cola: €1.4
  • Cup of coffee: €2.7
  • Lunch from a campus café: €7.5s
  • Meal in an inexpensive café: €15
  • Meal at a restaurant: €55
  • Movie ticket: €10
  • One-minute mobile phone call: €0.26s
  • Taxi ride for one kilometer: €1.25
  • One litre of petrol: €1.3
  • One-room apartment in city centre: €1,029
  • One-room apartment in suburbs: €829
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