University fees in Ireland in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 36 institutions in Ireland that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Ireland
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Ireland is 11,180 EUR per year, for the 20 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 3,300 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 22,500 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 20 universities
From
3,300
EUR
Average
11,180
EUR
Up to
22,500
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
7,300
EUR
Average
13,044
EUR
Up to
17,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Ireland
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Ireland?
A bachelor's degree in Ireland costs between 3,300 and 22,500 EUR per year, with an average of 11,180 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Ireland?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 13,066 EUR at a public university versus 8,350 EUR in the private sector, a difference of -36.1%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Ireland?
For a master's, fees range from 7,300 to 17,000 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 36 universities in Ireland that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Royal Irish Academy
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS)
University of Galway
Portobello Institute
University College Dublin
University College Cork
RCSI University of Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dorset College Dublin
CCT College Dublin
Maynooth University
Galway Business School
Irish College
St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth
Dublin Business School
Setanta College
Marino Institute of Education
ICD Business School Dublin
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Independent College Dublin
Holmes Institute Dublin
National College of Ireland
American College Dublin
Technological University of the Shannon
Atlantic Technological University
Technological University Dublin
University of Limerick
Mary Immaculate College