- Choose a full-time course that appears on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).
- Apply to the Irish university or college and get an unconditional offer letter.
- Take an accepted English test if required (certificate must be less than 2 years old at course start).
- Pay the course fees in full and arrange private medical insurance.
- Prepare bank evidence of at least EUR 10,000 for living costs.
- Apply online for a long-stay 'D' study visa and submit your documents as instructed.
- Travel to Ireland and register your permission with immigration (fee EUR 300) to receive Stamp 2.
Study in Ireland from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Ireland is an English-speaking EU country, which makes it a natural choice for Pakistani students who want a European degree without learning a new language. Its universities and institutes of technology are well regarded internationally, and many global technology, pharmaceutical and finance companies have their European bases there. Students on approved courses can work part-time, and graduates can stay on under the Third Level Graduate Programme to look for work.
Money to show (visa)10,000 EUR / yearabout PKR 3,104,626
Work while studyingStamp 2 students on ILEP courses may work up to 20 hours per week in term time and up to 40 hours per week in June-September and from 15 December to 15 January.
Work after graduationThird Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 12 months for a level 8 award; 12 months renewable for a further 12 months (24 months) for a level 9 or higher award, within the overall eight-year limit.
Why Pakistani students choose Ireland
- Teaching is in English, the country's main language
- Full-time students on courses listed on the ILEP can work 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours a week in holidays
- Graduates with a level 8 or level 9+ award can stay to seek work under the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)
- A long-stay 'D' study visa leads to Stamp 2 student permission after registration
- Students may stay in Ireland for up to seven years in total on student permission
What it costs
| Funds to show for the study visa (initial part of stay) Evidence of at least EUR 10,000 to maintain yourself, in addition to course fees paid in full |
10,000 EUR per year about PKR 3,104,626 |
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Living costs: Dublin (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in Ireland
All 2 →Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
EUR 22,580-29,570 per year for most courses (non-EU, 2026/27, year 1); some u...
University College Dublin
Dublin
Scholarships in Ireland
All 3 →
Check official site
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
GOI-IES awards non-EU students one year of funding for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD at...
Check official siteTrinity College Dublin Global Excellence Scholarships
Trinity's Global Excellence Scholarships give exceptional non-EU students with a course offer a o...
Check official siteUCD Global Excellence Scholarship
UCD's top international award covers 50% or 100% of tuition fees for outstanding non-EU students ...
Student visa and English
- Programmes are taught in English; applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show a high level of English, with a test certificate issued within 2 years of the course start date.
- Evidence of private medical insurance is required for the study visa and when registering your immigration permission.
Steps to study in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need to show for an Irish student visa?
Education in Ireland states that you need evidence that course fees are paid in full plus at least EUR 10,000 to maintain yourself for the initial part of your stay. Keep clear bank records showing where the money came from, and check irishimmigration.ie before applying in case the amount changes.
Can I work while studying in Ireland?
Yes. Students on Stamp 2 studying an ILEP-listed course can work up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours per week during June, July, August, September and from 15 December to 15 January, without an employment permit.
Can I stay in Ireland after graduating?
Yes, through the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G). A level 8 graduate gets 12 months; a level 9 or above graduate gets 12 months that can be renewed for another 12 months. During this time you can work full-time and look for an employment-permit job.
Can my family join me while I study in Ireland?
According to Irish Immigration Service Delivery, students are typically not permitted to bring family members with them, except in very exceptional circumstances. Check irishimmigration.ie for the current rules before planning.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
