What is the Government of Ireland scholarship?

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) covers full tuition plus a €10,000 stipend, for one year of master’s or PhD study, with about 60 awards a year. It has its own separate application through the Higher Education Authority, and you need an offer from an Irish institution to apply.

When should I apply for GOI-IES?

Apply to your universities early, so you already hold an offer when the GOI-IES application opens in its annual window. The dates change every year, so check the Higher Education Authority’s page. The scholarship is aligned to the autumn academic year, so it rarely suits a January or April start.

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April Intake in Ireland 2027: The Fallback If You Miss January

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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Is there an April 2027 intake in Ireland?

Yes, at Dublin Business School: 12 of its courses on our list also start in April 2027 (MBAs and master’s in data analytics, business analytics, cybersecurity and accounting), from €14,500 (about ₹16.0 lakh). It is a fallback if your January offer or visa is not ready in time.

Courses starting in April

College

from €14,500

List fee (≈ ₹16.0 lakh)

Also start in January

April 2027

Every course starting in April 2027

Missed January? These 12 courses also start in April, with the same fee and visa rules, a few months later. If April is too soon as well, the next start is September 2027.

12 of 12 programs · 12 open

April 2027 courses in Ireland: fee, level, intakes, deposit and status
Program	Institution	NFQ level	Fee	Duration	Intakes	Deposit	App fee	January
MBA	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MBA (Project Management)	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MBA (Finance)	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MBA (Cloud Computing)	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MBA (Marketing)	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MBA (HRM)	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc International Accounting & Finance	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc Information Systems with Computing	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc Data Analytics	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc Business Analytics	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc Cybersecurity	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open
MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics	Dublin Business School	Level 9	€15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh	12 months	Sep, Jan, Apr	€500	Waived	Open

April 2027 courses in Ireland: fee, level, intakes, deposit and statusLast checked 30 September 2026Source: AdmitVerse partner course data, January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying

₹ 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.

By college

April starts by college

Private college

Dublin Business School

Dublin

April 2027 intake by college: courses, fees, deposit and application fee
College	Courses	Levels	List fee	Deposit	App fee
Dublin Business School	12	Postgraduate (master’s)	€14,500–€15,575≈ ₹16.0 lakh – ₹17.1 lakh	€500	Waived

April 2027 intake by college: courses, fees, deposit and application feeLast checked 30 September 2026Source: AdmitVerse partner course data, January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying

Bachelor’s fees are per year; master’s fees are for the whole programme. Levels on this list: Postgraduate (master’s).

January intake hubEvery open January course, fees in ₹Griffith College February intakeEvery Griffith February course Dublin Business SchoolFees, January and April starts

Before you apply

Deposit, visa and next steps

Before you apply

Deposit, funds and the visa

What to pay, and when, for a April 2027 start.

1Shortlist and apply
2Accept and pay
3Show your funds
4File the visa
5Arrive and register

Not ready for January? Griffith and Independent College start in February, many DBS programs have an April intake, and otherwise there is September 2027.

FAQ

April intake: FAQs

What students ask us about a April 2027 start in Ireland.

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