Study in Ireland, with a plan to stay.
English-speaking, EU-based and home to Europe's tech and pharma headquarters, with up to two years' stay-back for master's graduates.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01Stamp 2
Student permission
Full-time study on an eligible course, registered with immigration.
- 02Stamp 1G
Graduate stay-back
12 months for a bachelor's (level 8), up to 2 years for a master's.
- 03CSEP
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Employer permit for skilled roles on the critical skills list.
- 04Stamp 4
Long-term residence
Stamp 4 after two years on a CSEP, then citizenship on reckonable residence.
Time on Stamp 2 does not count towards citizenship, so the switch to a work permit is the key step.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for Ireland.
- Visa
- Study visa, then Stamp 2 permission
- Post-study work
- Stamp 1G: up to 2 years for master's
- Intakes
- September and January
Register with immigration (IRP) after arrival
You book an appointment to register and receive your Irish Residence Permit card showing Stamp 2.
Private medical insurance is required
Students must hold private medical insurance for their stay. Many colleges offer a group plan.
Part-time work allowed during study, more in holiday periods
Up to 20 hours a week in term, and up to 40 hours a week in the set holiday periods.
Critical Skills Employment Permit is the main route to long-term residence
A CSEP job offer at the required salary lets you stay and work, and can lead to Stamp 4 after two years.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin
- University of Galway
- University College Cork
- Dublin City University
- University of Limerick
- Maynooth University
- Technological University Dublin
- Atlantic Technological University
- Munster Technological University
Visas we handle for Ireland.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for Ireland, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Private medical insurance
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will Ireland cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into Ireland.
Your timeline for Ireland, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 10–12 months before
Course & career mapping
Level 8 or 9 programmes linked to critical-skills careers.
- 8–9 months
Applications & offer
Applications and offer letter from an eligible institution.
- 5–6 months
Fees & funds
Tuition paid and living-cost funds evidenced.
- 3 months
Study visa
Visa application, insurance and accommodation proof.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Accommodation, forex, SIM and airport pickup.
- First semester
Land & plan work
IRP registration, PPS number, bank account and Stamp 1G plan.
Planning to study in Ireland?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
Ireland questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.