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Study in Ireland
The English-speaking gateway to Europe — home to the European headquarters of Google, Pfizer, Meta and Stripe, and one of the friendliest stay-back visas anywhere.
Why Ireland
Small country, outsized career doors
Ireland punches far above its weight in pharmaceuticals, medtech, finance and software — nine of the world's top ten pharma companies operate there. Degree graduates can stay and work for up to two years under the Third Level Graduate Scheme, and Malaysian students report some of the warmest campus welcomes in Europe.
- Two-year stay-backAmong the most generous post-study work arrangements in the EU.
- Industry-adjacent campusesPlacements and internships built into most business, science and tech degrees.
- Medicine pathwayIrish medical schools have trained Malaysian doctors for over 50 years and remain MMC-recognised.
What it costs
A realistic Irish budget
Indicative 2026 figures in euro; Dublin rents run well above Cork, Galway or Limerick.
| Item | Typical range / year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor tuition | € 14,000 – 25,000 | Medicine € 45,000+ |
| Living costs | € 12,000 – 17,000 | Visa requires proof of € 12,000/year |
| Health insurance | € 150 – 400 | Required for visa and registration |
| Study visa (Type D) | € 60 one-off | Malaysians apply before travel |
IntakeSeptember is the principal intake; a handful of programmes admit in January.
Entry qualificationsSTPM, A-Levels or a recognised foundation; strong SPM enters via foundation year.
Part-time workUp to 20 hours weekly in term, 40 hours during holidays on a Stamp 2 permission.
How Bakerwell helps
Local knowledge for a less-travelled route
- Course matchingTrinity, UCD, UCC, Galway and the technological universities — compared on substance.
- Application handlingDirect international applications prepared and tracked for you, deadline by deadline.
- Scholarship guidanceGovernment of Ireland and university merit awards matched to your grades.
- Visa & arrival fileType D paperwork, insurance and accommodation sorted before you fly.