Foundation Year in Ireland for Indian Students: Colleges, Fees and Jobs (2027)
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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.
How much does a foundation or pre-master’s programme in Ireland cost, and where can I study it?
Foundation Year at a glance
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Award and level | Pathway (no NFQ award); no NFQ award | Irish Immigration |
| Duration | 12 months | Partner data |
| List fee | €9,000–€16,330 (≈ ₹9.9 lakh to ₹18.0 lakh) | Partner data |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | None (pathway) | Irish Immigration |
| Critical Skills relevance | Not applicable (guide F2); check your exact role on the official list | DETE list |
| Programs on our list | 5 at 3 institutions | Partner data |
Salary ranges are not shown: we publish them only when cited from a named 2026 salary guide.
Top universities and colleges for Foundation Year
Every matching program on our partner list, cheapest first. A scholarship shows only as a possible net fee, if eligible.
| Program | Institution | Level · stay-back | List fee | Possible net fee, if eligible | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Programme | Galway Business School | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €9,000 (≈ ₹9.9 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
| Pre-Master Programme | Galway Business School | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €9,000 (≈ ₹9.9 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
| International Foundation Year Programme | TU Dublin | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €12,500 (≈ ₹13.8 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
| International Foundation Programme (Business & Social Sciences stream) | On Campus Ireland | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €16,330 (≈ ₹18.0 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
| International Foundation Programme (Engineering & Science stream) | On Campus Ireland | Pathway: no Stamp 1G | €16,330 (≈ ₹18.0 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
5 programs are open for January or February
TU DublinInternational Foundation Year Programme
TU Dublin
GBSFoundation Programme
Galway Business School
GBSPre-Master Programme
Galway Business School
On Campus IrelandInternational Foundation Programme (Business & Social Sciences stream)
On Campus Ireland
On Campus IrelandInternational Foundation Programme (Engineering & Science stream)
On Campus Ireland
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Why study Foundation Year in Ireland
Foundation Year
Plan the job search from day one.
Mixed
Mixed: depends on the role
A pathway gives no Stamp 1G of its own, and you pay for the pathway year plus the full degree; confirm progression terms in writing.
Critical Skills permit and salary floorsWho can apply
Pre-master’s
Pre-master’s programmes are part of this page: on our list Galway Business School runs one, for graduates who need a bridge into a master’s. It gives no Stamp 1G of its own.
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On our partner list, €9,000 to €16,330, about ₹9.9 lakh to ₹18.0 lakh. The cheapest is GBS’s Foundation Programme. Add living costs of €1,150–€1,850 a month in Dublin (AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026). Confirm each fee on the official course page. You must also have paid at least €6,000 of tuition before you file the visa.
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