Why study in Ireland over the UK?

Three reasons our Nadiad students pick Ireland over UK: tuition is often slightly cheaper at top Irish universities, the Third-Level Graduate Programme gives 2 years of post-study work for Level 9-10 graduates which matches the UK Graduate Route today and exceeds it from 1 January 2027, when the UK route shortens to 18 months for new applications, and Ireland has lower visa application fees and no IHS-equivalent surcharge. Dublin's tech and pharma job market is strong (Google, Meta, Pfizer, Intel all have major Irish operations). Trade-off: Dublin housing rents are arguably higher than non-London UK cities.

Is the Ireland post-study work 1 year or 2?

Depends on your course level. NFQ Level 7 ordinary bachelor's and Level 8 honours bachelor's get 1 year on the Third-Level Graduate Programme. NFQ Level 9 master's and Level 10 PhD get 2 years. Most Charotar students come for master's, so 2 years is the typical post-study runway. During this time you can work full-time, search for a permit-eligible role, and switch to Critical Skills or General Employment Permit once you have a qualifying job offer.

Can I work part-time on a Stamp 2?

Yes. Stamp 2 holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during scheduled holidays. Minimum wage in Ireland is EUR 12.70 per hour as of January 2024, making part-time work meaningful for living expenses. Many Nadiad students cover their rent and personal expenses through 18 to 20 hours of weekly work in retail, hospitality or campus roles.

How much money do I need for an Ireland student visa?

Approximately EUR 10,000 in evidence of funds for living expenses for the first year, in addition to your tuition fees paid. Funds in FDs, savings, sanctioned education loan letter from a recognised Indian bank, or sponsor evidence with their tax returns. Most Nadiad files show 1.5 times the minimum to leave no doubt. The amount is reviewed periodically by INIS; confirm the current figure before locking funds.

What IELTS score is required for Ireland?

Most Irish universities ask IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for Trinity, UCD and select programs. Arts, law and journalism ask the higher tier. PTE Academic 50-58 is also accepted by most. Specific programs (nursing, teaching) sometimes ask higher. We confirm the exact score required by your target program before you book a test.

How long does an Ireland student visa take from Nadiad?

Most decisions arrive in 4 to 8 weeks from biometrics. Lower-risk profiles (strong CGPA, clean financials, popular university) sometimes decide in 3 to 5 weeks. Document-request rounds add 3 to 4 weeks each. INIS publishes processing-time estimates monthly on their website and we track them so we can warn you if a particular processing centre is running slow.

What is the visa fee for Ireland?

Long-stay D visa application fee is around EUR 60 for single-entry. Plus VFS service charge, biometrics fee, and the optional courier return. Total out-of-pocket is roughly EUR 100. Plus health insurance (around EUR 350-600 per year) and tuition deposit (typically EUR 5,000-10,000). The visa fee itself is reviewed periodically; confirm with our team.

Where do I give biometrics from Nadiad?

VFS Ireland at Ahmedabad — about 90 minutes from Nadiad. We book the slot, share the document checklist (passport, visa application receipt, biometric appointment letter, Letter of Acceptance, fee-paid receipt, financial documents) and brief you on the appointment. Biometric process itself takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Is health insurance compulsory for Ireland?

Yes. Health insurance covering medical care, accident and serious illness for the entire visa duration is mandatory and must be in place before lodgement. Three common providers for international students: VHI Healthcare, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health. Cost is roughly EUR 350 to EUR 600 per year depending on the policy. Some universities arrange group policies through Study & Protect or the Irish Council for International Students. We compare and lock before visa filing.

Can I bring my spouse on an Ireland student visa?

Spouse and dependants can apply for a Long-stay D visa to join you, but typically only after you have completed at least 12 months of your studies and have evidence you can support them. The spouse will be granted Stamp 3 (limited work permit) initially. For master's students whose courses are only 1 year, this is usually impractical. We brief realistically based on your specific course length.

Will my SPU degree be recognised in Ireland?

Yes. SPU is UGC-recognised and accepted by all Irish universities for master's admission. Trinity and UCD sometimes ask for a 60% or 65% minimum (roughly 6.5 to 7.0 CGPA). Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) provides a recognition database, but for direct master's admission this is rarely needed — admissions teams know Indian degree structures. WES or NARIC equivalency is not typically required.

What if my Ireland visa is refused?

Refusal letters from INIS cite specific concerns — funds inadequate, course-career mismatch, document discrepancy. You can submit an appeal within 8 weeks with additional information, or re-apply after addressing the underlying issue. We pull the refusal letter, address the specific paragraphs and recommend appeal versus re-application based on the actual grounds. Sometimes pivoting to UK or Germany is cleaner if the grounds are severe.

AEOC Nadiad — Ireland Desk

Ireland Student Visa Consultants in Nadiad

Ireland sits as the calmer English-speaking alternative to the UK — same EU-zone work culture, simpler paperwork, and a Third-Level Graduate Programme that delivers 1 to 2 years of unsponsored work after graduation. Our Nadiad office files Stamp 2 visas in steady sequence.

Book Free Counseling Session Call +91 62 6262 1999

Free counselling — no obligation

Get a callback from our Nadiad team

Ireland files (2024)

94%

First-attempt approval rate

Included

Graduate Programme guidance

85% of cohort

September intake focus

Why Kheda district students pick our Nadiad branch for Ireland

Letter of Acceptance reviewed line by line

Ireland's Department of Justice scrutinises the Letter of Acceptance from the Higher Education Institution. We verify program code, fees paid and course duration before lodging the visa.

EUR 10,000 funds proof done cleanly

Ireland's funds threshold is around EUR 10,000 in addition to fees paid. We assemble FDs, savings and sanctioned loan letters in the format INIS recognises.

Trinity, UCD, UCC, NUIG, DCU and TUS focus

Trinity Dublin, UCD, UCC, NUI Galway, DCU and Technological University Dublin / Shannon are our core shortlist. We pick programs against your CGPA and budget without overshooting.

September intake the priority

Ireland's main intake is September. January adds a smaller second window. We start 8 to 9 months before so IELTS, applications and visa never collide.

Health insurance arranged before lodgement

Health insurance is mandatory for the visa. We compare VHI, Laya and Irish Life Health on cost and coverage and lock the policy before submission.

Alumni in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick

Our 2018-2024 Ireland cohort spans 14 universities and TUs. Alumni mentor introduced for housing (the major Dublin pain), PPS number and AIB / Bank of Ireland account opening.

What our Nadiad Ireland desk handles end-to-end

University and TU shortlisting

Universities: Trinity College Dublin, UCD, UCC, NUI Galway, Maynooth, Limerick. Technological Universities: TU Dublin, TUS (Shannon, Athlone, Limerick), MTU (Cork, Kerry), ATU (Galway, Donegal). Programs are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Master's at level 9 NFQ is the typical target for engineering, business and IT. Bachelor's at level 7 or 8 is open to school-leavers but most Charotar students come for postgrad. Application is direct to the institution; PAC (Postgraduate Applications Centre) handles some master's centrally.

Visa fees and policy thresholds are reviewed periodically by INIS and the Department of Justice. Confirm current figures with our team before payment.

Letter of Acceptance and fees

Once admitted you receive a Letter of Acceptance from the Irish HEI. The letter must show course title, NFQ level, course duration, total fees, fees-paid amount, and your enrolment status. Letters with errors trigger refusals — we verify before visa lodgement.

Tuition for international students at Irish HEIs is roughly EUR 15,000 to EUR 30,000 per year depending on program. Fees are paid by SWIFT transfer and the receipt is part of the visa file.

English requirements

Most Irish universities ask IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 with no band below 5.5 or 6.0 depending on program. PTE Academic 50-58 is also accepted. Trinity and UCD ask higher (often 6.5 with 6.0 minimum) for arts and law programs.

If your last band is below threshold we run a focused 4 to 6 week IELTS booster at our Nadiad branch before applications. Pre-sessional English is rare for Ireland — most universities prefer you arrive at the required band.

Funds, insurance and visa application

Funds requirement is approximately EUR 10,000 evidence of funds in addition to course fees paid for the first year. Funds via FDs, savings, sanctioned education loan letter (SBI, BoB, Avanse, HDFC Credila) or sponsor evidence with their tax returns.

Health insurance covering medical, accident and serious-illness for the duration of the visa is mandatory. We compare Laya, VHI and Irish Life Health (typically EUR 350-600 per year). Long-stay D visa application is online through AVATS.

Stamp 2, Third-Level Graduate Programme and PR

Once you arrive you register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and receive Stamp 2 — the residence permit linked to your student status. Stamp 2 lets you work up to 20 hours per week during term and 40 hours during holidays.

After completing your degree you apply for the Third-Level Graduate Programme. Level 7-8 graduates get 1 year of permission to work; Level 9-10 graduates get 2 years. Once you have a job offer in your field you can switch to a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit.

Visit our Nadiad branch

Drop by during business hours, or book a slot to skip the wait.

Address

4th Floor, Tulsi Landmark, Opposite Kidney Hospital, Petlad Road, Nadiad, Kheda, Gujarat 387001

Kheda District, Gujarat 387001

Phone

+91 62 6262 1999

hello@aeoc.in

Hours

Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Get directions

Nearby landmarks

Kidney Hospital
Tulsi Landmark
IRMA
ITI Nadiad
Nadiad Junction Railway Station

How an Ireland file moves through our Nadiad branch

1
Free counselling at Nadiad office
Marksheets, IELTS or PTE score, budget. We sketch program, NFQ level, intake (Sep or Jan) and Graduate Programme fit in 30 to 45 minutes.
2
IELTS or PTE plan
Most Irish HEIs ask IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. 4 to 8 weeks of focused prep at our Nadiad branch if a retake is needed.
3
University applications
5 to 8 universities and TUs filed in parallel. Conditional and unconditional offers tracked. PAC for master's where applicable.
4
Deposit and Letter of Acceptance
Tuition deposit paid (typically EUR 5,000 to EUR 10,000). Letter of Acceptance issued and verified line by line.
5
Funds, insurance and SOP
EUR 10,000 funds dossier, health insurance policy locked, SOP drafted in two rounds. Documentation matches INIS expectations.
6
AVATS visa form and biometrics
Online Long-stay D visa form completed at our Nadiad office. Biometrics at VFS Ireland Ahmedabad.
7
Decision, pre-departure and arrival
Decision in 4 to 8 weeks typically. Pre-departure session covers GNIB / IRP card, PPS number, bank account, hostel options. Alumni mentor introduced before flight.

Recent Ireland outcomes from the Nadiad branch

“I was deciding between UK Cardiff and UCD Smurfit. The Nadiad team mapped post-study work — UK 2 years, dropping to 18 months for applications from January 2027, against Ireland's 2 years after a master's — and tuition. Smurfit was cheaper plus my brother is in Dublin. Visa cleared in 5 weeks.”

Vihaan P., Nadiad

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, MSc Finance, Sep 2024

“TU Dublin Computer Science. I had a 6.0 IELTS overall but 5.5 in writing. The team retook me through 4 weeks of writing practice and I hit 6.5 with 6.0 minimum. Visa approved without queries.”

Bhumika S., Mahudha

Technological University Dublin, MSc Computer Science, Sep 2024

“I wanted Trinity Pharmacy but the cost was too high. They suggested UCC Pharma instead, similar program at lower fees. Visa cleared, started in September, already settled in Cork.”

Aanya V., Kapadvanj

University College Cork, MSc Pharmaceutical Technology, Sep 2024

Ireland files (2024)

94%

First-attempt approval rate

75% of cohort

Master's at NFQ Level 9

5 weeks

Average decision time

Ireland student visa questions Nadiad parents and students ask

Related pages and country guides

Ireland Student Visa — Vallabh Vidyanagar

Same Ireland desk, our VV Nagar branch near SPU

Study in Ireland — Country Guide

Trinity, UCD, NFQ levels, Graduate Programme

UK Student Visa in Nadiad

CAS, maintenance funds, Graduate Route

Germany Student Visa in Nadiad

TU9, APS, Sperrkonto, Job-Search Visa

Apex Education Nadiad

All services from our Nadiad head office

Visa Consultancy in Nadiad

All-country visa filing from our Nadiad office

Start your Ireland student visa from Nadiad

Walk into our Nadiad office for a free 30-minute counselling. Bring marksheets and any IELTS or PTE score — we will sketch program, NFQ level, intake and Graduate Programme plan in one sitting before any application fee is paid.

Start Your Ireland Application