Study in Ireland from Nepal and India

Ireland student visa at a glance

Visa fee

NPR 10,194

EUR 60

Source: ireland.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Money to show a year

NPR 17 lakh

EUR 10,000

Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Work in term

20 hrs/wk

Work during study

Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Stay after study

2 yrs

Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G)

Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Short answer: To study in Ireland you apply for the D study visa. The main visa fee is EUR 60 (about NPR 10,194). You must also show EUR 10,000 per year: money that stays yours. You can work up to 20 hours a week during term. Eligible bachelor's and master's graduates can get a post-study work stay of up to 24 months (rules and longer stays for some degrees below).

How much does it cost to study in Ireland?

Two different kinds of money: fees you pay (gone once paid) and funds you show as evidence (they stay in your account). Never add them together.

What do I need for the Ireland student visa?

Eligibility

Full-time course on the eligible programmes list, offer letter, fees paid, English ability, private medical insurance, and an explanation of any education gaps. Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Tuition before applying

Fees of €6,000 or less must be paid in full; above €6,000, pay at least €6,000. Source: assets.ireland.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Funds evidence

6 months of bank statements for you and each sponsor plus income tax returns. Not accepted: crypto, shares, mutual funds, gold valuations, chit funds; a loan sanction letter alone is not enough. Source: assets.ireland.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Processing

4–8 weeks for study visas; apply up to 5 months before your course. Source: ireland.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I work while studying in Ireland?

Work during study

20 hours a week in term; 40 hours a week in June–September and 15 December–15 January. Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I stay and work after graduating?

Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G)

Level 8 degree: 12 months; level 9+: up to 24 months. Source: citizensinformation.ie (opens the official website in a new tab)

What is different for Nepali and Indian students?

What are the top universities in Ireland?

Compare universities across countries

What do international students study in Ireland?

The most-studied fields, from official enrolment statistics. No official breakdown for Nepali or Indian students is published, so these figures cover international students.

Are there scholarships to study in Ireland?

Yes: 4 we have checked on official pages. Eligibility can differ for Nepal and India. See all countries

Check these yourself

We could not confirm these on an official page when we last checked, so we do not state them as facts.

• The Irish immigration website (irishimmigration.ie) was redirecting to the Department of Justice homepage on 22 October 2026 — confirm current rules there before applying.
• Required English test scores.

Official sources for Ireland

Government and official pages we use for this guide, checked 22 Oct 2026.

1. 1Citizens Information – Student visas (edited 23 Jun 2026)Student visas · C/D study visas, docs, fees
2. 2Citizens Information – non-EEA studentsStudent rules · Stamp 2, 1G, 7-yr cap
3. 3Embassy of Ireland New DelhiVisa office (NP + IN) · Lodging, INR fees
4. 4New Delhi processing timesProcessing · 4–8 weeks
5. 5Study visa leaflet (25 Apr 2025)Leaflet · Fees, finance evidence, English
6. 6QQI / TrustEd IrelandQuality · Quality mark
7. 7No embassy; Honorary Consul Kathmandu; covered by New DelhiNepal · —