Can I start an accounting master’s in Ireland in January 2027?

Yes. 7 matching programs are open for January or February 2027 on our partner list, at Independent College, DBS and Griffith. The degree and stay-back are the same as for September. Popular courses close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for each course.

Does an accounting master’s in Ireland give ACCA exemptions?

Some do, and the exemptions vary by course and by professional body. A few programmes are designed around ACCA or CPA papers. Ask the institution, or check the professional body’s exemption list, for your exact course before you apply, because exemptions change how quickly you qualify.

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Master’s in Accounting in Ireland for Indian Students: Colleges, Fees and Jobs (2027)

Updated on 30 September 2026Written 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.

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How much does an accounting master’s in Ireland cost, and where can I study it?

Master’s in Accounting programmes on our partner list cost €9,100 to €16,000 (about ₹10.0 lakh to ₹17.6 lakh) at 4 institutions: Independent College, DBS and Griffith and others. A Level 9 master’s gives up to 24 months of Stamp 1G stay-back. Check which professional exemptions each course gives before you apply.

Programs on our partner list

Institutions

from €9,100

List fee (≈ ₹10.0 lakh)

24 months

Stamp 1G stay-back

Quick facts

Master’s in Accounting at a glance

Master’s in Accounting in Ireland: quick facts
Fact	Detail	Source
Award and level	MSc / BA; NFQ Level 9 for master’s	Irish Immigration
Duration	7–48 months	Partner data
List fee	€9,100–€16,000 (≈ ₹10.0 lakh to ₹17.6 lakh)	Partner data
Stamp 1G stay-back	Up to 24 months	Irish Immigration
Critical Skills relevance	Medium (guide F2); check your exact role on the official list	DETE list
Programs on our list	7 at 4 institutions	Partner data

Master’s in Accounting in Ireland: quick factsLast checked 30 September 2026Source: Irish Immigration: Third Level Graduate Programme

Salary ranges are not shown: we publish them only when cited from a named 2026 salary guide.

Where to study

Top universities and colleges for Master’s in Accounting

Every matching program on our partner list, cheapest first. A scholarship shows only as a possible net fee, if eligible.

Master’s in Accounting in Ireland: programs, fees and stay-back
Program	Institution	Level · stay-back	List fee	Possible net fee, if eligible	Intakes
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance	Independent College Dublin	Level 8 · up to 12 months	€9,100 a year (≈ ₹10.0 lakh)	None verified	September, February
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance	Dublin Business School	Level 8 · up to 12 months	€10,365 a year (≈ ₹11.4 lakh)	None verified	September, January
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance + 1 Year Part III ACCA	Dublin Business School	Level 8 · up to 12 months	€10,365 a year (≈ ₹11.4 lakh)	None verified	September, February
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance	Griffith College Dublin	Level 8 · up to 12 months	€13,500 a year (≈ ₹14.9 lakh)	None verified	September, February
MSc International Accounting & Analytics (Pathway B)	University of Galway	Level to be confirmed (check the official page)	€13,700 (≈ ₹15.1 lakh)	None verified	January
MSc International Accounting & Finance	Dublin Business School	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€14,500 (≈ ₹16.0 lakh)	None verified	September, January, April
MSc Accounting & Finance Management	Griffith College Dublin	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€16,000 (≈ ₹17.6 lakh)	None verified	September, February

Master’s in Accounting in Ireland: programs, fees and stay-backLast checked 30 September 2026Source: AdmitVerse partner course data. Confirm on the official course page

Starting in January 2027?

7 programs are open for January or February

Galway

MSc International Accounting & Analytics (Pathway B)

University of Galway

MSc International Accounting & Finance

Dublin Business School

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Dublin Business School

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance + 1 Year Part III ACCA

Dublin Business School

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Griffith College Dublin

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Independent College Dublin

₹ 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 Ireland

Why study Master’s in Accounting in Ireland

Finance, Accounting & Fintech

Master’s in Accounting

Plan the job search from day one.

A route toward ACCA or CPA, with exemptions on some courses.

Accounting firms recruit graduates every year.

Master’s and bachelor’s options on our list.

Job-market reality check

Mixed

Mixed: depends on the role

Accounting firms hire regularly, but progression depends on professional qualifications; check which exemptions each course gives.

Critical Skills permit and salary floors

Eligibility

Who can apply

A commerce or accounting degree for most master’s

Class 12 with maths for bachelor’s routes

An English test or accepted alternative

Entry rules differ by course: confirm on the official course page

FAQ

Master’s in Accounting: FAQs

What Indian students ask us most about this topic.

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On our partner list, €9,100 to €16,000, about ₹10.0 lakh to ₹17.6 lakh. The cheapest is Independent College’s BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance. Add living costs of €1,150–€1,850 a month in Dublin (AdmitVerse estimate, Sept 2026). Confirm each fee on the official course page.

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