Student Visas
Top FAQ's around what you need to study in Dublin, including Visa application, how to apply for a visa and costs.
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Planning to study in Dublin? Here’s our simple step-by-step guide. It’ll help you keep stress levels to a minimum in the run-up to your move.
Check out the list of universities and colleges in Dublin. Investigate the courses that you’re interested in and make sure you can meet the entry requirements. Attend an open day if you can – it will give you a feel for student life on campus.
Found your course? Apply as soon as possible. In most cases, you’ll be sent a letter of offer. You need to accept this to be officially enrolled. Procedures may vary so make sure you’re familiar with the enrolment process at your chosen college.
If you’re a non-EU/EEA student, you’ll have to apply for a visa. (Please note that proof of health insurance is required when applying for a student visa – see 4) below). You’ll also have to register with the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) within a month of arriving in Ireland. Check out everything you need to know about visas and INIS.
Students arriving in Ireland are strongly advised to arrange insurance for private medical care as this ensures choice of hospital, doctor and hospital accommodation in the event of illness. See Education In Ireland’s guide for more.
Lots of airlines fly to Dublin with the airport being the home base for both Aer Lingus and Ryanair. Book as early as you can to keep costs down. Travel insurance is always a good idea in case you have to change your plans.
Your passport, obviously. And an original copy your birth certificate. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private health insurance information. If you’re planning to drive a car in Dublin, you can find out about driving licences here
It can take some time to find your new home in Dublin. So the sooner you start to look the better. Find out about student accommodation and about Dublin’s various districts.
If you haven’t organised permanent accommodation before you arrive in Dublin, it’s easy to make temporary arrangements while you look for a home. Try Homestay or Airbnb for a room in a private house or apartment. Hostels.com has a comprehensive list of hostel accommodation in Dublin. Your college or university will also be able to provide help and advice about finding accommodation.
Make sure you pay your tuition fees when and how your college requires you to. You’ll need to open an Irish bank account while you’re here.
Everyone in Dublin speaks English. But there are a few phrases that might require a bit of translation. ‘Grand’ means ‘Okay’ and is used by Irish people on a daily basis. Example: ‘How are things?’ ‘Grand, yourself?’ ‘Ah, grand’. ‘Story?’, well that means ‘what are you up to today?’. Example: ‘Story with yourself?’ ‘Ah, I’m off to visit the granny. Chat to ya after.’ We’ll let Dublin-based comedy duo Foil Arms & Hog give you the full rundown:
Looks like you’re all set. Keep an eye for the Poolbeg Towers on your descent into Dublin and go dté tú slán (that’s ‘safe travels’ in Irish)!
Top FAQ's around what you need to study in Dublin, including Visa application, how to apply for a visa and costs.
Dublin is a great place to study and its universities welcome students from across the world. But how much will your studies cost? Most universities and institutions of higher learning have at least two parts to their fee structure – tuition and the student contribution. Tuition covers your learning in class, while the student contribution covers student services and examinations. The maximum rate for the student contribution in 2018–2019 is €3,000. Fees are competitive, particularly when compared to those of universities in the UK, which are on average more than three times more expensive. In addition, many EU students may not have to pay any fees – please see below.
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