Top-Up Degree 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 top-up degree in Ireland cost, and where can I study it?
Top-Up Degree at a glance
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Award and level | BBus (Hons); NFQ Level 8 | Irish Immigration |
| Duration | 12 months | Partner data |
| List fee | €10,000–€10,000 (≈ ₹11.0 lakh to ₹11.0 lakh) | Partner data |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | Up to 12 months | Irish Immigration |
| Critical Skills relevance | Not applicable (guide F2); check your exact role on the official list | DETE list |
| Programs on our list | 1 at 1 institution | Partner data |
Salary ranges are not shown: we publish them only when cited from a named 2026 salary guide.
Top universities and colleges for Top-Up Degree
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (Hons) with International Business (top-up) | Galway Business School | Level to be confirmed (check the official page) | €10,000 (≈ ₹11.0 lakh) | None verified | September, January |
1 program is open for January or February
₹ 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 Top-Up Degree in Ireland
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Check the NFQ level of the award before you apply: the level decides your stay-back, and our list marks it as still to be confirmed.
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On our partner list, €10,000, about ₹11.0 lakh. The cheapest is GBS’s Bachelor of Business (Hons) with International Business (top-up). 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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