Europe
Cost of Studying in Ireland: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Ireland is 15,771 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 14,018 USD and 20,000 USD. These figures are computed from 5,258 programs at 16 universities in Ireland listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Ireland by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
Cheapest degree programs in Ireland
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Ireland right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Ireland?
Yes — all 5,258 degree programs in Ireland on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Ireland accept international students?
16 universities in Ireland list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is Ireland affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Ireland charge 14,018 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 81 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about Ireland?
An advisor who knows the Ireland admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 5,258 degree programs that16 universities in Ireland list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 31, 2026".