If you are going to study in Ireland from a country within the EU you do not need a visa, if you are coming from outside of the EU then you will be required to hold a valid visa. This should be applied for up to 8 weeks in advance of departure.

The main conditions for a student visa in Ireland are:

• You have a letter of acceptance from your chosen Institution
• You must have proof that the tuition fees have been paid to the institution (in full if below €6,000)
• You have access to over €3,000 in addition to your tuition fees
• You have private medical insurance, this can be arranged through a group scheme with your institution or individually
• More detailed student visa details are available from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS)
• More answers to common student visa questions are available on our study abroad blog.

English Language

To study at degree level you will need to prove your English language ability in order to be accepted onto your chosen course. As with most English speaking destinations you will require an IELTS composite score of 6.5 (no lower than 6.0 in any component) or TOEFL score of 550 (220 for the computer based test). If you do not meet these requirements you can study short English language courses either in Ireland or in your home country.

To find out more about the English Language Requirements of countries when studying abroad please use our English Language Requirements advice page.