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Cheapest Colleges and Universities in Ireland for the January 2027 Intake
Updated on Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal
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Which are the cheapest colleges in Ireland for the January 2027 intake?
The lowest list fee for a January 2027 master’s is Independent College Dublin’s MA in Dispute Resolution at €11,500 (about ₹12.7 lakh). At a public university it is University of Limerick, from €12,854. Bachelor’s degrees start at €9,100 a year, at Independent College Dublin. Every ranking below uses list fees.
from €11,500
Master’s list fee (≈ ₹12.7 lakh)
from €14,000
Tech & data master’s (≈ ₹15.4 lakh)
from €12,854
Public university (≈ ₹14.1 lakh)
€9,100/yr
Cheapest bachelor’s (≈ ₹10.0 lakh)
List A
Cheapest master’s in Ireland, January/February 2027
Ranked by list fee, open programs only. The last column is a possible net fee if you qualify for a named scholarship. It is never the price to plan on.
Independent CollegeMA in Dispute Resolution
Independent College Dublin
€11,500
≈ ₹12.7 lakh
ULMSc Sports Performance
University of Limerick
€12,854
≈ ₹14.1 lakh
TU DublinMSc Hospitality Management
TU Dublin
€13,500
≈ ₹14.9 lakh
| Rank | Program | Institution | Starts | NFQ level · stay-back | List fee | Possible net fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MA in Dispute Resolution | Independent College Dublin | February | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €11,500≈ ₹12.7 lakh | None verified |
| 2 | MSc Sports Performance | University of Limerick | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €12,854≈ ₹14.1 lakh | None verified |
| 3 | MSc Hospitality Management · MSc Tourism Management · MSc Event Management | TU Dublin | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €13,500≈ ₹14.9 lakh | None verified |
| 4 | MSc International Accounting & Analytics (Pathway B) | University of Galway | January | Level to be confirmed (check the official page) | €13,700≈ ₹15.1 lakh | None verified |
| 5 | MSc in Computing · MSc Healthcare Innovation & Technology · MSc Supply Chain Analytics · MSc Engineering Management | Atlantic Technological University | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,000≈ ₹15.4 lakh | None verified |
| 6 | MSc Computing in Human Centred Artificial Intelligence · MSc Culinary Innovation & Food Product Development | TU Dublin | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | None verified |
| 7 | 16 programs, including MBA, MBA (Project Management), MBA (Finance)
| Dublin Business School | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | None verified |
| 8 | MSc Management | TU Dublin | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €15,000≈ ₹16.5 lakh | None verified |
| 9 | 8 programs, including MSc Data Analytics, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Business Analytics
| Dublin Business School | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | None verified |
| 10 | 20 programs, including MSc Big Data Management & Analytics, MSc Computing, MSc Cybersecurity
| Griffith College Dublin | February | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €16,000≈ ₹17.6 lakh | None verified |
| 11 | 9 programs, including MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Analytics, MSc Cyber Security
| National College of Ireland | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €17,000≈ ₹18.7 lakh | from €12,000 (≈ ₹13.2 lakh), if eligible |
| 12 | MSc Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation & Technology · MSc Pharmaceutical Business & Technology · MSc Medical Device Technology & Business | Griffith College Dublin | February | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €17,500≈ ₹19.3 lakh | None verified |
Not ranked until confirmed: American College Dublin Master of Business in International Business (NFQ Level 9 status and ILEP listing not yet confirmed).
₹ 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.
List B
Cheapest data, AI, computing and cybersecurity master’s
The list B.Tech and BCA graduates ask for most, ranked by list fee.
| Rank | Program | Institution | Starts | NFQ level · stay-back | List fee | Possible net fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc in Computing | Atlantic Technological University | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,000≈ ₹15.4 lakh | None verified |
| 2 | MSc Computing in Human Centred Artificial Intelligence | TU Dublin | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | None verified |
| 3 | MSc Information Systems with Computing | Dublin Business School | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €14,500≈ ₹16.0 lakh | None verified |
| 4 | MSc Data Analytics · MSc Artificial Intelligence · MSc Business Analytics · MSc Cybersecurity | Dublin Business School | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €15,575≈ ₹17.1 lakh | None verified |
| 5 | MSc Big Data Management & Analytics · MSc Computing · MSc Cybersecurity · MSc Interactive Digital Media | Griffith College Dublin | February | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €16,000≈ ₹17.6 lakh | None verified |
| 6 | 6 programs, including MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Analytics, MSc Cyber Security
| National College of Ireland | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €17,000≈ ₹18.7 lakh | from €12,000 (≈ ₹13.2 lakh), if eligible |
| 7 | MSc Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | Dublin City University | January | Level 9 · up to 24 months | €23,000≈ ₹25.3 lakh | None verified |
List C
Cheapest public universities and technological universities
Lowest master’s list fee at each public institution open for January.
| Institution | Type | Cheapest master’s | Open master’s | From (list fee) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Limerick | Public university, QS #388 | MSc Sports Performance | 2 | €12,854≈ ₹14.1 lakh |
| TU Dublin | Public technological university | MSc Hospitality Management | 6 | €13,500≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| University of Galway | Public university, QS #275 | MSc International Accounting & Analytics (Pathway B) | 1 | €13,700≈ ₹15.1 lakh |
| Atlantic Technological University | Public technological university | MSc in Computing | 4 | €14,000≈ ₹15.4 lakh |
| University College Dublin | Public university, QS #100 | LLM International Financial Services Law | 9 | €22,500≈ ₹24.8 lakh |
| Dublin City University | Public university, QS #408 | MSc Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | 6 | €23,000≈ ₹25.3 lakh |
List D
Cheapest bachelor’s for January and February 2027
Per-year list fees. A Level 8 honours degree gives up to 12 months of stay-back; check the level of the cheapest options before you compare.
| Institution | Cheapest bachelor’s | Starts | NFQ level · stay-back | Open bachelor’s | From (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent College Dublin | BA (Hons) Business Studies | February | Level 8 · up to 12 months | 3 | €9,100/yr≈ ₹10.0 lakh/yr |
| Galway Business School | Bachelor of Business Degree | January | Level to be confirmed (check the official page) | 2 | €9,500/yr≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr |
| American College Dublin | BA (Hons) International Business | January | Level 8 · up to 12 months | 2 | €9,540/yr≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr |
| Dublin Business School | BSc (Hons) Computing | January | Level 8 · up to 12 months | 14 | €10,365/yr≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr |
| Griffith College Dublin | LL.B. (Hons) Commercial Law | February | Level 8 · up to 12 months | 16 | €12,000/yr≈ ₹13.2 lakh/yr |
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- 1Shortlist and apply
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Not ready for January? Griffith and Independent College start in February, many DBS programs have an April intake, and otherwise there is September 2027.
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By list fee it is Independent College’s MA in Dispute Resolution (€11,500). If you want computing or data, the cheapest is ATU’s MSc in Computing at €14,000 (about ₹15.4 lakh). Compare the NFQ level too: a Level 9 master’s gives up to 24 months of stay-back, which matters more than a small fee gap.
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