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Study in Ireland from Bangladesh

English-speaking EU country with a tech and pharma job market and a graduate stay-back scheme.

Quick answer: Non-EU students apply for a study visa through Immigration Service Delivery, then register with immigration after arrival.

Last checked: 25 October 202611 universities in our finder
Work

20 hours a week in term, 40 in holidays

Official source, re-check due
Registration

EUR 300 immigration registration

Official source, re-check due
Graduate scheme

12 months after Level 8; 12 months renewable once after Level 9+

Official source, re-check due
Health

Private medical insurance required

Official source, re-check due
Intakes

September (some January)

Confirm with counsellor
Tuition

About EUR 10,000 to 25,000 a year

Confirm with counsellor

Bangladesh-specific notes

  • The study visa is decided by Irish immigration, not by the university portal.
  • Pay offer deposits only on the university's portal or official account named in the offer, and keep the receipt.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

  1. Apply to universities directly.
  2. Accept the offer and pay the deposit.
  3. Apply for the study visa online and submit documents as instructed.
  4. Register with immigration after arrival.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

  • Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
  • SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
  • English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
  • Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
  • Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
  • Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Ireland (estimate)

Per yearEURBDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)EUR 10,000 to EUR 25,000BDT 14.1 lakh to BDT 35.2 lakh
Living (typical)EUR 13,200BDT 18.6 lakh

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Scholarships for Ireland

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

  • How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
  • Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
  • Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

  • Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
  • Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Ireland from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 10,000 to EUR 25,000 a year (about BDT 14.1 lakh to BDT 35.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 13,200 a year (about BDT 18.6 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Ireland?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

Can I work while studying in Ireland?

20 hours a week in term, 40 in holidays. Check the current rule on the official immigration page.

What are the intakes in Ireland?

September (some January). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.

Sources

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

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Maynooth University

Maynooth, Ireland · Public · Est. 1997

  • Tuition fromEUR 13,000about BDT 18.3 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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