Can I start a computer science master’s in Ireland in January 2027?

Yes. 6 matching programs are open for January or February 2027 on our partner list, at ATU, TU Dublin and DBS. 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.

What is a conversion master’s in computing in Ireland?

A one-year master’s for graduates from a different field that teaches programming and computing foundations from the start. It leads to the same NFQ Level 9 award and Stamp 1G stay-back as an advanced course. Employers judge you on projects as well as the degree, so build a portfolio.

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MS in Computer Science 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 a computer science master’s in Ireland cost, and where can I study it?

MS in Computer Science programmes on our partner list cost €14,000 to €25,000 (about ₹15.4 lakh to ₹27.5 lakh) at 6 institutions: ATU, TU Dublin and DBS and others. A Level 9 master’s gives up to 24 months of Stamp 1G stay-back. Several are specialist majors, so read each course’s focus carefully.

Programs on our partner list

Institutions

from €14,000

List fee (≈ ₹15.4 lakh)

24 months

Stamp 1G stay-back

Quick facts

MS in Computer Science at a glance

MS in Computer Science in Ireland: quick facts
Fact	Detail	Source
Award and level	MSc; NFQ Level 9 for master’s	Irish Immigration
Duration	12 months	Partner data
List fee	€14,000–€25,000 (≈ ₹15.4 lakh to ₹27.5 lakh)	Partner data
Stamp 1G stay-back	Up to 24 months	Irish Immigration
Critical Skills relevance	High (guide F2); check your exact role on the official list	DETE list
Programs on our list	8 at 6 institutions	Partner data

MS in Computer Science 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 MS in Computer Science

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

MS in Computer Science in Ireland: programs, fees and stay-back
Program	Institution	Level · stay-back	List fee	Possible net fee, if eligible	Intakes
MSc in Computing	Atlantic Technological University	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€14,000 (≈ ₹15.4 lakh)	None verified	January
MSc Computing in Human Centred Artificial Intelligence	TU Dublin	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€14,500 (≈ ₹16.0 lakh)	None verified	September, January
MBA (Cloud Computing)	Dublin Business School	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€14,500 (≈ ₹16.0 lakh)	None verified	September, January, April
MSc Information Systems with Computing	Dublin Business School	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€14,500 (≈ ₹16.0 lakh)	None verified	September, January, April
MSc Computing	Griffith College Dublin	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€16,000 (≈ ₹17.6 lakh)	None verified	September, February
MSc Cloud Computing	National College of Ireland	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€17,000 (≈ ₹18.7 lakh)	from €12,000	September, January
MSc Computing (Major: Artificial Intelligence)	Dublin City University	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€25,000 (≈ ₹27.5 lakh)	€20,000	September
MSc Computing (Major: Data Analytics)	Dublin City University	Level 9 · up to 24 months	€25,000 (≈ ₹27.5 lakh)	€20,000	September

MS in Computer Science 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?

6 programs are open for January or February

NCI

MSc Cloud Computing

National College of Ireland

MSc Computing in Human Centred Artificial Intelligence

TU Dublin

MSc in Computing

Atlantic Technological University

MBA (Cloud Computing)

Dublin Business School

MSc Information Systems with Computing

Dublin Business School

MSc Computing

Griffith 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 MS in Computer Science in Ireland

Data Analytics, AI & Computing

MS in Computer Science

A field with strong hiring in Ireland.

Software and cloud roles are a core part of Ireland’s tech sector.

Both conversion and advanced tracks exist.

Specialist majors in AI and data at some universities.

Job-market reality check

Strong demand, with real competition

Software roles are in demand and often qualify for a Critical Skills permit, but employers expect real coding ability: build projects during the year.

Critical Skills permit and salary floors

Eligibility

Who can apply

A computing or engineering degree for advanced tracks; any degree for conversion courses

Programming experience for advanced tracks

An English test or accepted alternative

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

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MS in Computer Science: FAQs

What Indian students ask us most about this topic.

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On our partner list, €14,000 to €25,000, about ₹15.4 lakh to ₹27.5 lakh. The cheapest is ATU’s MSc in Computing. 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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