Silicon Valley of Europe — Google, Apple & Facebook HQ
Ireland is the Silicon Valley of Europe — home to the European headquarters of Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and hundreds of multinational tech companies. English-speaking, EU member state, and the 2-year Stay Back visa make Ireland one of the smartest study choices for Indian students.
| 🏫 | Tuition (Undergraduate) | €10,000 – €25,000/year |
| 🎓 | Tuition (Postgraduate) | €12,000 – €25,000/year |
| 🏠 | Accommodation Dublin | €12,000 – €18,000/year |
| 🏠 | Accommodation Other Cities | €7,000 – €12,000/year |
| 🍽️ | Food & Living | €8,000 – €12,000/year |
| 🏥 | Health Insurance | €500 – €1,000/year |
Irish Student Visa allows 20 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays. After graduation: Third Level Graduate Programme Stay Back Visa — 2 years for degrees and Masters, 3 years for PhD graduates. No job offer needed. EU member state gives access to work across 27 EU countries.
Everything you need to know about studying in Ireland
Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Airbnb, and over 800 US multinationals have their European HQs in Ireland — primarily Dublin. Ireland's low 12.5% corporate tax rate is a major draw.
The Third Level Graduate Programme allows degree and Masters graduates from Irish universities to stay for 2 years without needing a job offer. PhD graduates get 3 years. It's one of the best in Europe.
Yes — 20 hours per week during term time and full-time (40 hrs) during semester breaks. Dublin has thousands of part-time jobs especially in tech, hospitality, and retail.
Dublin is expensive — accommodation is the main cost (€900–€1,500/month). Cork and Galway are significantly cheaper. Student accommodation through your university is usually the most affordable option.
Postgraduate students on courses of 1+ year can apply for their spouse/partner to join. Dependants can work up to 40 hours per week in Ireland.