BSc Nursing in Ireland Fees 2026 — Cost Guide for Indian Students
BSc Nursing in Ireland fees 2026 — tuition at UCD, Trinity, RCSI, UCC, and total cost for Indian students.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
BSc Nursing fees in Ireland for international students are €12,000–€18,000/year — 25–35% cheaper than the UK while offering English-language nursing education, NMBI registration, and a pathway to Irish (EU) citizenship.
Key Highlights
- University College Dublin (UCD) BSc Nursing: €16,000–€18,000/year
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD) BSc Nursing (through AMNCH): €15,000–€17,000/year
- RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) BSc Nursing: €16,000–€18,000/year — strong medical campus environment
- University College Cork (UCC) BSc Nursing: €12,000–€14,000/year — excellent value
- University of Limerick (UL) BSc Nursing (General, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health): €12,000–€14,000/year
- Dundalk Institute of Technology / ATU: €10,000–€12,000/year — IoT programs; NMBI-approved
BSc Nursing Tuition Fees — Ireland (2025–26)
Annual international tuition at Irish nursing programs:
- University College Dublin (UCD) BSc Nursing: €16,000–€18,000/year
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD) BSc Nursing (through AMNCH): €15,000–€17,000/year
- RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) BSc Nursing: €16,000–€18,000/year — strong medical campus environment
- University College Cork (UCC) BSc Nursing: €12,000–€14,000/year — excellent value
- University of Limerick (UL) BSc Nursing (General, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health): €12,000–€14,000/year
- Dundalk Institute of Technology / ATU: €10,000–€12,000/year — IoT programs; NMBI-approved
Total Cost of BSc Nursing in Ireland — INR (2026)
All-in 4-year cost at ₹88/EUR:
- UCD / TCD / RCSI: ₹78–95 lakh total (4 years)
- UCC / UL: ₹60–72 lakh total — the best value English-language nursing in Europe
- Dublin living: €1,200–1,600/month | Cork / Limerick: €800–1,100/month
- Comparison: UCC nursing costs 30–40% less than UK nursing (King's, Edinburgh) for equivalent NMBI-registered degree
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Frequently Asked Questions
Significantly — UCC and UL nursing programs cost €12,000–€14,000/year vs £17,000–£22,000 at UK schools. Ireland also offers Critical Skills Employment Permit and Irish citizenship (= EU citizenship) after 5 years — giving broader post-qualification options than the UK.
Yes — RCSI is globally recognised and NMBI-approved. The RCSI campus environment alongside medical students creates a rich clinical education culture. RCSI BSc Nursing graduates are eligible for NMBI registration, and can apply for NMC (UK), AHPRA (Australia), and CNO (Canada) through mutual recognition processes.
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