Study Economics in Ireland
37 programmes in economics at 10 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,631 USD and 22,600 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Quantitative Economics Business And Management | Dublin City University | Master's | 26,869 USD |
| Master in MSc ECONOMICS | Maynooth University | Master's | 17,523 USD |
| Economics - Arts | University College Cork | — | — |
| Bachelor in BSC ECONOMICS | Maynooth University | Bachelor's | 17,523 USD |
| Business Economics | University College Cork | — | — |
| Business and Financial Economics - International Direct Entry | University College Cork | — | — |
| PhD ECONOMICS | Maynooth University | PhD | 11,682 USD |
| Bachelor in BA INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | Maynooth University | Bachelor's | 17,523 USD |
| Master in Msc Economics 0 | Maynooth University | Master's | 15,000 USD |
| Master in Home Economics | Atlantic Technological University | Master's | — |
| Master in Msc Economics 1 | Maynooth University | Master's | 15,000 USD |
| Bachelor in Home Economics | Atlantic Technological University | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in Higher Diploma Economic Science | Maynooth University | Master's | 15,000 USD |
Economics in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | 14,018 USD | 15,771 USD | 17,231 USD |
| Master's | 15 | 15,631 USD | 20,000 USD | 22,600 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for economics in Ireland
- University College Cork (7)
- Maynooth University (7)
- Atlantic Technological University (5)
- University College Dublin (5)
- University of Limerick (4)
- Technological University Dublin (4)
- Trinity College Dublin (2)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (1)
- Munster Technological University (1)
- Dublin City University (1)
Study Economics in Ireland: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Ireland?
- 37 economics programmes at 10 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in Ireland is 20,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,631 USD and 22,600 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (37 of 37).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 6 of the 37 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Ireland?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 15,771 USD per year, against 20,000 USD for master's programmes.
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