Ireland
English-speaking EU degree. 2-year Stay-Back Visa. Sep & Jan intakes.
Ireland is West Africa's most undervalued route into an English-taught EU degree. Every public university is internationally accredited, the Stamp 1G graduate visa gives you up to two years to work after your masters, and the application cost is a fraction of the UK or the US. We shortlist programs on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), not brand names.
Services included
- Program shortlisting across Irish public universities (TCD, UCD, UCC, Galway, DCU) and ILEP-approved institutes of technology
- Personal statement, CV and reference letter reviews tailored to Irish admissions
- Direct-apply and PAC postgraduate submissions end-to-end
- Letter of Acceptance → tuition payment → Type D student visa preparation
- Pre-submission visa documentation audit (the Abuja embassy decides on paper)
- Pre-departure, accommodation and banking guidance (AIB, BOI student accounts)
When to apply
Primary intake. Broadest program availability; scholarship windows closest.
Smaller but credible intake — especially at DCU, UCC, MTU.
Ireland outcomes
Real students, real outcomes. No paid testimonials, no stock photography.
"My SOPs were brutally reworked three times. Worth it. Five admits, three with funding."
Straight answers.
Do I need IELTS for Ireland?+
Most Irish universities require IELTS 6.0–6.5 with no band below 5.5. TOEFL iBT and PTE are accepted. Some institutions accept Nigerian WAEC/degree-medium-of-instruction letters — we verify per programme.
Can I work while studying?+
Yes — up to 20 hours/week during term, 40 hours in vacations. After a recognised degree, you qualify for a Stamp 1G graduate visa valid for 12 or 24 months depending on level.
How much funding do I need to show?+
€10,000 maintenance funds per year, separate from tuition. Ireland typically expects first-year tuition paid in full before issuing the Letter of Acceptance used for the visa.
Is Ireland cheaper than the UK?+
Generally yes — tuition at public Irish universities for postgraduate programs sits around €13,000–€25,000 vs. £17,000–£35,000 in the UK, with lower living costs outside Dublin.