Study in Ireland

Ireland is one of the countries where you can enjoy the best english courses and better quality of life without having to invest a lot.

Dublin is the only Irish city with more than one million inhabitants. But even in it, the environment is calm and safe.

And precisely this is the great advantage of Ireland: it has the comforts of the big european cities but without being one, so the cost of living is much more affordable.

English is the first language of Ireland, so you will have no excuse not to practice english outside of class!

Take the opportunity to make your daily life in english and chat with locals, who by the way, are usually quite friendly. This way, you will have a completely free way to improve your speaking and listening. Additionally, by speaking with locals, you will learn to communicate in a more natural way, adding slang and expressions to your vocabulary.

Ireland is a highly recommended country to study english and obtain official certifications such as IELTS and Cambridge that demonstrate your level of english.

These types of certificates are very useful when applying for visas to countries whose official language is english and also to get a job or enroll in universities in english-speaking countries.

Studying english in Ireland is a great way to explore the local job market without wasting time or spending extra money. After all, you’re already here, right?

Also, did you know that Ireland is gradually becoming one of the most important technological hubs in the world? Companies such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have set up their offices in this city, promoting thousands of jobs related to computer science, technology, and science. Not for nothing, Ireland is beginning to be known as the European Silicon Valley.

Ireland is a country that has been inhabited for thousands of years, and different civilizations, ethnicities, and cultures have lived there. Each one has left its legacy, which, fortunately, has been fairly well preserved, and that you can enjoy walking through the city, visiting some of its castles and temples or listening to some of the stories of enchanted forests and magical

The fact that the most famous celebration in Ireland involves dressing in green and drinking beer in the streets says a lot about the population. The Irish are cheerful, festive, and jocular. They love to gather in the pub after a long day at work and chat with whomever is nearby. You’ll quickly make local friends!

If you have a European or Swiss passport, you’re in luck because… there are no requirements! Choose an english school, pack your bags, and embark on the adventure of learning english in Ireland.

If you have a Chilean, Mexican, or Argentinean passport, you do not need a visa to enter Ireland but you do need to be enrolled in an english course:

• If you will be in Ireland for up to 90 days: you do not need a visa to enter or apply for an Irish Residence Permit. When you cross the border, your passport will simply be stamped with a tourist visa valid for 90 days.
• If you will be in Ireland for more than 90 days: you do not need a visa to enter, but you will need to apply for an Irish Residence Permit once you are in the country to stay more than 90 days.

In addition, you need to meet certain requirements:

• Have a valid passport.
• Pay for the course.
• Have medical insurance for the entire stay.
• Letter explaining the reason for the trip.
• Financial funds (if you will be staying for more than 90 days, it is mandatory; if you will be staying for less, it is recommended).

If you have a Colombian, Peruvian, or Ecuadorian passport, you do need a valid visa, but don’t worry because at Dingoos we will help you with all the paperwork. If you want to check what visa you need depending on the duration of the course and your country of origin, you can ask us or check it on the page of the Irish Immigration Department.

In addition, to obtain it you need to meet certain requirements:

• Pay the visa fees. The cost varies depending on the visa and can range from €60 to €100.
• Have a valid passport.
• Enroll in a course accredited by the Irish government.
• Demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay in Ireland while studying. This is around €500 per month of stay or €7,000 as a minimum demonstrable amount.
• Contract medical insurance for the entire stay in Ireland.
• Letter of intent

This visa is applied online and is the tourist visa for Ireland. With it, you can study courses of up to 90 days or 3 months in duration. Keep in mind that with this visa, you cannot work while studying, nor can you use hospitals and other public services. Hence the importance of getting your own medical insurance!

Depending on whether you plan to enter and exit the country to visit other European destinations during your stay in Ireland, you can request either the Short Stay C Visa Single Entry or multiple entries. The fee for this visa is €60 for Single Entry and €100 for Multiple Entry.

With this visa, you can study and work in Ireland for a minimum of 25 weeks. This visa is one of the most requested, as it allows you to work 20 hours during the course and full-time during vacation periods, making it a great option for those who want to earn money to support themselves while studying english or a professional training course in Ireland. The cost of fees for the Stamp 2 Visa is €60 or €100.

This visa allows you to live in Ireland for a year, study for 6 months, and work for another 6 months. The Working Holiday Visa is currently only open to Chile and Argentina, and places are very limited: only 200 per year!

Do you have little time to spare and a lot of english to learn? We got you covered! Taking advantage of the summer months or making room for a few weeks in your schedule to improve your english level by taking an intensive english course is the option that many students choose. With about 30 hours of classes per week, you will improve your english super-fast in all areas: spoken, written, comprehension, and reading.

General english courses are ideal for those who want to strengthen their english level even more while enjoying the experience of living in another country that will greatly contribute to improving their english level. These courses have between 15 and 20 hours of classes per week, and you will learn all the english you need to express your ideas with confidence.

It is likely that if you are thinking of attending university abroad, either in Ireland or in any other country such as Canada or Australia, you will need to provide proof of your english level. For this, there are IELTS and Cambridge exams. And to help you pass the tests without any problems and get your english certificate, there are preparation courses for IELTS and Cambridge exams that will prepare you perfectly to get the score you need on your exam. No university will be out of your reach!

English courses for business or professional english are courses designed for professionals who want to take their careers to the international market, either with their own business or by working for others. In these courses, you will learn how to express your ideas confidently in english and learn vocabulary related to economics, marketing, finance, politics, and other useful professional skills such as writing emails and delivering presentations and speeches in english.

Individual english courses consist of private and personalized classes where you will receive 1:1 attention. This is ideal if you are looking to learn english quickly, as the teacher will focus each class on your level and work with you on the areas that are most challenging.

On the other hand, there are those day-to-day expenses that you will also have to consider if you want to know how much it will cost you to study in the land of the Celtic culture.

• Food: it will depend on how well you organize your meals, but filling up the fridge in Ireland can cost an average of 200-300€. And if we talk about eating or having something outside the house, the prices are similar: coffee costs around 4€, and a pint around 6€. However, traveling with Dingoos has advantages because you can take advantage of discounts on delivery apps like Uber Eats.
• Transport: It will depend on the city you decide to live in, but for example in Dublin, you can use public transport for €100 per month or buy a bike for €50. Additionally, you will have to factor in the cost of traveling to Ireland by plane. Tickets cost around €50 from Spain and around €900 from Latin America. Like with food, Dingoos also has discounts with some companies, so if you want to know if your flight has a discount, we advise you to speak with a Dingoos guide.
• Visa fees: These will range between €60 and €100. The fee will vary depending on the type of visa you have when coming to study in Dublin, but if you have a European passport, you won’t have to pay anything.
• Phone and internet expenses: In Ireland, you can get a good mobile phone plan with internet from €20 per month.
• Gas and water: These are fixed costs that most apartments have, and they will amount to around €140. If you share with someone, it will always be more economical.
• Accommodation: In general, some cities are more affordable than others. For example, larger cities with more tourism will always have higher prices. With Dingoos, you can also get special discounts with ISA and Spotathome, two platforms where you can find the best roommates. The price of accommodation varies greatly depending on the type of housing, but if we had to give an average, we would say that renting a bed in a shared room costs around €200 per month.
• Health insurance, if you do not belong to the European Union.

As you can see, on average, a student invests between €800 and €1200 per month to live in Dublin, so even though it’s not the most expensive country, we recommend that you have some savings. But this figure depends a lot on the city where you live, since the cost of living in Dublin that we used as an example is higher than that of other cities in Ireland. Do you want to know which other cities those are? Keep reading.

Dublin is the largest city and with its 1.2 million inhabitants, it is also the most populous city in all of Ireland. Even so, Dublin is a small capital, very green, and very welcoming. We don’t know if it’s because of the large number of parks, its perfectly preserved architecture, or its cheerful locals, but Dublin holds a very special place in the heart of everyone who visits.

Its inhabitants are said to be some of the friendliest in all of Europe, with a special fixation on luck (the four-leaf clover is a local symbol).

In terms of work, Dublin is known as the Silicon Valley of Europe, as major tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon have chosen this city to establish their main offices. And with big offices come…big job opportunities! Dublin is a safe bet for those looking to combine their studies with a job to cover their expenses.

And don’t worry, it’s not all about work. Dublin has a great sense of partying, with pubs on every corner where you can have a pint of Guinness, the best-known local beer, numerous museums, and incredible castles and other historical buildings just outside the city that you can visit any weekend.

Cork is the second most important city in Ireland, located in the southwest of the island. Due to being smaller than the capital, the monthly cost of living there is more affordable than in Dublin. It offers good festivals and has a quite interesting nightlife.

Many headquarters of important companies such as Apple, Pepsi, Amazon are located in this city, and it is a city with a lot of business activity, with factories, clothing stores… Which leads to many job offers.

Galway is cheaper than Cork. This northwestern Irish city was named the European Capital of Culture in 2022, a well-deserved recognition for the wide range of cultural and leisure activities the city has to offer.

It is a very multicultural and underground place, and it is the seat of many renowned institutions, such as the University of Ireland.

Limerick is the cheapest city of all the major cities in Ireland. It has a lot of job offers in the hospitality sector and at the same time offers good academic programs so you can study while you work if you need to.

Its streets breathe art and that is why it is another of the most cultural cities in Ireland.

European passport

If you have a passport from anywhere in the European Union or Switzerland… you’re in luck! You don’t need any visa to study and work in Ireland.

The only document you will need is your European Health Insurance Card to receive health care in the country.

Argentine, Mexican, or Chilean passport

If you have a passport from any of these three nationalities, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t need to apply for any visa before traveling to Ireland, as they will stamp your tourist visa as soon as you land in the country.

What you’ll need to keep in mind is that you won’t be able to work in Ireland until, once you’ve spent 90 days in the country, you apply for the IRP (Irish Residence Permit). With it, you can work 20 hours a week for the duration of your course and full-time during vacations.

And you may be wondering: What is the IRP?

Well, in short, it’s like an Irish identity document, with your biometric data, your name… To apply for it, you’ll need to attach proof of residence and proof that your course lasts more than 90 days.

On the other hand, unlike those with European passports, medical care will be paid for, so you’ll need health insurance.

If you’re from Chile or Argentina, there’s another visa that will allow you to study and work in Ireland, the Working Holiday Visa, which will allow you to study and work for up to 12 months. Visit our page on visa types in Ireland to learn more about the Working Holiday Visa.

Colombian, Peruvian, and Ecuadorian Passport

If you have a Colombian, Peruvian, or Ecuadorian passport, you will need to apply for a visa before traveling to Ireland. Specifically, to study and work in Ireland at the same time, you will need to apply for a student visa or Stamp 2.

With it, you can work 20 hours per week while studying and full-time during the vacation period. It has a minimum duration of 8 months, and you can extend it for up to 2 years. If you enroll in a university program, the visa will have the same duration as the course. To apply, you need to have:

• A valid passport
• An acceptance letter from the school, which they will give you once you have enrolled in an accredited program with a minimum duration of 25 weeks.
• Proof of payment for the course.
• Health insurance.
• Demonstrate that you have sufficient funds (€500 per month of stay in Ireland) to cover your stay in the country
• Letter of intent.
• Pay the student visa fee: €300

Like their Latin American neighbors, once you have spent 90 days in the country, Colombians, Peruvians, and Ecuadorians can apply for the IRP (Irish Residence Permit) to work in Ireland.

Or what is the same, the Irish social security number. A necessary document to be able to work in Ireland. You will only need to apply for it once, and with it, you will also have access to the country’s social welfare benefits and public services.

Remember that if you travel to Ireland with Dingoos, we will help you apply for your PPS Number so that you can combine studies and work in Ireland.

So that you can receive your monthly salary, it is important that you have an Irish bank account. Remember that your Dingoos Integrator will help you with this management, just for being part of the #DingoosFamily.

In order to include a telephone number on your CV and for interested companies to use it to contact you, it is more than recommended that you have an irish telephone number.

If you travel to Ireland with Dingoos, don’t worry about this requirement because your Dingoos Integrator will help you activate your Irish mobile line when you arrive in Ireland.

It depends on your country of origin. If you have a European passport, you can.

If not, you may need a study or work visa to be able to work

The prices of the courses vary depending on the school, the program you choose, and the number of hours per week.

Still, usually, the longer the courses, the cheaper the week is for you.

Only if you have a European passport or a valid work visa.

If you are Spanish, yes. With just your DNI, you can enter Ireland and work and/or study as much as you want.

If you have a European passport, you can do all the tourism you want in Ireland.

If you are from another country, such as Latin America, you can go on vacation to Ireland with a tourist visa for up to 3 months.

Once all the procedures are done, a student visa for Ireland is usually granted in about 3 to 4 weeks.

Yes, you can renew it up to 2 times, although sometimes you may be asked to leave the country to carry out the procedures. Also, you cannot stay in Ireland with a student visa for more than 2 years in a row. Contact us and we will guide you through the entire process.

We recommend that you contact us about 3 months before the date you want to start your adventure in Ireland. The process has its phases, but you don’t have to worry about anything, we’ll take care of it!

No, many schools offer the option to pay in installments so that they can adapt to the students’ needs. Your Dingoos guide will inform you about everything during personalized counseling sessions.

No problem. If you have to return to your country before your course ends, we will study your case and help you negotiate with the school to cancel your course.

That will depend on the course, the school you choose, and the duration of your studies. But to give you an idea, studying english in Ireland for 6 months can cost you an investment of between €3,000 and €5,000.

In general, a student invests an average of €800 to €1,200 per month to live in Dublin, so although it is not one of the most expensive countries, we do recommend that you have some money saved. But this figure depends a lot on the city where you live since the cost of living in Dublin that we have given as an example is somewhat higher than that of other cities in Ireland.

Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.

On average, international students study 20 to 25 hours per week.

The easiest way to study and work in Ireland is through an english course. In addition to practicing the language and obtaining an official certificate, if you hire a 25-week course, you will have the right to work for 20 hours a week. If you have nationality from any European Union country, you can work without hiring an english course.

On average, about €828 per month.

With a medium to high level of english, you can find very good job opportunities in Ireland.

With a course of more than 25 weeks, you can work with a student visa for 8 months, working 20 hours during your studies and 40 hours during vacation periods.