Irish Universities Q- Need some help?

Question

I would like some info on Irish universities. Basically, I live in the US and I'd like to do a masters in Ireland. English is what I'm interested in (e.g. Joyce, Beckett). Also, I'm not looking for the most expensive or the best one. I do need it to be accredited and a good value for the money. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

I've looked at Trinity and it's pretty pricey. Also, I'm guessing course fees means just that - courses only. I wonder how much it costs to live there - rent etc.

Thank you

Answer 1

Courses fees are applicable to degrees. just double check that you are not going for a course (1 year or 2 year) and email the college asking if it is possible to finish your degree over here. I'm afraid all colleges are extremely expensive for non EU students. something like €20,000 (i think, could be very wrong on that.)

Another main college is UCD, it's huge and often welcomes foreign students. Then you should check out IADT. It is a lovely college.This one is on the slightly cheaper part of the southside of  Dublin (accomodation wise)

It is very expensive here, a drink in the pub will cost you about €5, getting the dart will cost a min of €2, it all adds up. rent depends but usually per month it's about €400min on the outskirts of the city centre.

Answer 2

You should consider looking outside of Dublin. The NUI includes UCC (Cork), UCG (Galway), UL (Limerick) and UCD (Dublin). All of these are accredited Universities.

At the moment the cheapest city to live in is probably Limerick.

Answer 3

Good advice so far - I went to UCD and it did have a lot of foreign students, although I'm sure the likes of Trinity does also. Just to mention that to get an idea about rent, you should check out www.daft.ie which is an accommodation website for Ireland. I think it may mostly apply to Dublin, but have a look to get an idea anyway. I think Grumples may have it right on the fees front also, unfortunately - non-EU students do have to pay a LOT more than those in the EU, and as its a Masters, it'll probably be more again - I know my Masters that I'm in the middle of was more expensive than my undergrad degree.

Also, Trinity is expensive - I have a feeling, although I could well be wrong, that it's one of the most expensive. Have a look around anyway, and good luck with your choice.

Answer 4

Don't forget the two main Unis in Ulster - i.e. The University of Ulster AND Queens, Belfast. Northern Ireland is much cheaper to live in compared the the Republic. Fee structure should be about the same.