Study in Dublin as an Indian Student (2027)
Updated on Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal
Applications for January 2027 are open. Popular courses can close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for your course.
Is Dublin good for Indian students?
Where to study in Dublin
| Institution | Type | January 2027 courses | Lowest list fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Dublin | Public university, QS #75 | Not on our list | Confirm on the official page |
| University College Dublin | Public university, QS #100 | 9 | €22,500 (≈ ₹24.8 lakh) |
| Dublin City University | Public university, QS #408 | 6 | €23,000 (≈ ₹25.3 lakh) |
| Technological University Dublin | Public technological university | 7 | €12,500 (≈ ₹13.8 lakh) |
| National College of Ireland | Independent, HEA-funded | 9 | €17,000 (≈ ₹18.7 lakh) |
| Dublin Business School | Private (QQI) | 38 | €10,365 (≈ ₹11.4 lakh) |
| Griffith College Dublin | Private (QQI) | 39 | €12,000 (≈ ₹13.2 lakh) |
| Independent College Dublin | Private | 4 | €9,100 (≈ ₹10.0 lakh) |
| RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences | Independent university (medicine and health) | Not on our list | Confirm on the official page |
| On Campus Ireland | Foundation provider (not degree-awarding) | 2 | €16,330 (≈ ₹18.0 lakh) |
Course counts and fees are from our January 2027 partner list. Institutions not on it are listed so you know they exist: confirm their courses and fees on the official page.
Cost of living in Dublin
An AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026, built from Daft.ie rents. Confirm current prices before you budget.
| Item | € a month | ₹ a month |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room (non-PBSA) | €700–€1,100 | ₹77,000 to ₹1.2 lakh |
| Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) | €1,100–€1,600+ | ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.8 lakh |
| Food and groceries | €250–€400 | ₹27,500 to ₹44,000 |
| Transport (Leap card student fares) | €60–€100 | ₹6,600 to ₹11,000 |
| Phone and internet | €20–€40 | ₹2,200 to ₹4,400 |
| Personal and miscellaneous | €100–€200 | ₹11,000 to ₹22,000 |
| Total (shared room) | €1,150–€1,850 | ₹1.3 lakh to ₹2.0 lakh |
For comparison, a whole 2-bed apartment averaged €2,634 a month in Dublin in Q2 2026 (Daft.ie), up 6.5% in Dublin in a year.
Jobs, transport and community
Dublin for Indian students
What day-to-day life looks like.
Dublin: pros and cons
Pros
- The most courses and the most January starts
- Most tech, finance and multinational jobs are here
- The largest Indian community, temples, gurdwaras and grocery shops
Cons
- The highest rents in Ireland and very few rooms
- Longer commutes from affordable areas
- Popular courses fill early
Guides for Dublin
Institutions in Dublin
Dublin: FAQs
What Indian students ask us most about this topic.
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Plan on €1,150–€1,850 a month, about ₹1.3 lakh to ₹2.0 lakh, with a shared room the largest item (AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026; confirm current prices). Whole apartments cost far more: a 2-bed averaged €2,634 a month in Q2 2026, so almost every student shares.
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