MSc Data Science in Ireland Fees 2026 — Cost Guide for Indian Students
MSc Data Science in Ireland fees 2026 — tuition at UCD, Trinity College Dublin, UCC, and total cost for Indian students.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
MSc Data Science fees in Ireland range from €12,000 to €20,000/year at top universities — significantly cheaper than the UK while offering EU residency, English language, and a strong pathway to EU citizenship.
Key Highlights
- University College Dublin (UCD) MSc Data Analytics: €19,000–21,000/year
- Trinity College Dublin MSc Computer Science (DS / ML track): €18,500–20,000/year
- University College Cork (UCC) MSc DS: €14,000–16,000/year
- Dublin City University (DCU) MSc Data Analytics: €14,000–15,000/year
- National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) MSc DS: €12,000–14,000/year
- University of Limerick MSc AI and ML: €12,000–14,000/year
MSc Data Science Tuition Fees — Ireland (2025–26)
Annual international tuition at Irish programs:
- University College Dublin (UCD) MSc Data Analytics: €19,000–21,000/year
- Trinity College Dublin MSc Computer Science (DS / ML track): €18,500–20,000/year
- University College Cork (UCC) MSc DS: €14,000–16,000/year
- Dublin City University (DCU) MSc Data Analytics: €14,000–15,000/year
- National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) MSc DS: €12,000–14,000/year
- University of Limerick MSc AI and ML: €12,000–14,000/year
Total Cost of MSc Data Science in Ireland — INR (2026)
All-in estimate (tuition + living) at ₹88/EUR:
- UCD / Trinity (Dublin): ₹35–45 lakh total per year
- UCC / DCU / Limerick: ₹25–35 lakh total per year
- Dublin living costs: €1,200–1,600/month (expensive; shared accommodation essential)
- Cork / Galway / Limerick: €800–1,100/month — significantly more affordable than Dublin
- Ireland Immigration Health surcharge: Not applicable — Ireland uses stamps, no IHS fee
- Comparison: Ireland is 30–40% cheaper than UK with similar English-language EU advantage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland offers English-language education at 30–40% lower cost than UK, Irish citizenship (= EU citizenship and freedom of movement across 27 EU countries) after 5 years, and the Critical Skills Employment Permit for tech graduates. For long-term EU career goals, Ireland often beats the UK.
UCC (Cork) at €14,000–16,000/year is significantly cheaper than UCD (Dublin) at €19,000–21,000/year. Cork is also a smaller, more affordable city (€800–1,000/month living costs vs €1,200–1,500 in Dublin). Both are strong programs with Irish employer recognition.
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