English-speaking, EU member, one-year Master's — and a 2-year post-study permission in the city where Big Tech keeps its European HQs.
The EU's English-speaking tech hub: one-year Master's, EU HQs of Google/Meta/Pfizer, and a 2-year Stamp 1G.
The stages in the order they actually happen — and where we step in on each one.
Ireland's one-year Master's are career springboards into the EU HQs of Google, Meta, Apple, Pfizer and half of pharma. We match your profile to programmes with real placement records, not just rankings.
Typical requirement is IELTS 6.5. Everything — study, work, life — is in English.
Apply directly (or via PAC for some universities) from October onward. Irish programmes fill on a rolling basis — early files win seats and the scholarship pool.
Accept your offer and pay the deposit. Note the visa rule: at least €6,000 of tuition (or the full fee if lower) must be PAID before your visa can be granted.
Show immediate access to €10,000 for living costs (bank statements or the approved education-bond route) plus evidence for remaining tuition. Sponsor documentation must be watertight.
Apply online (AVATS), then submit documents via VFS: offer letter, paid-fees proof, finances, insurance and your study plan. Processing ≈ 4–8 weeks in peak season.
Register with immigration for your IRP card (€300) with €10,000 shown at registration. Work 20 h/week in term, 40 h in holidays — then Stamp 1G gives 24 months of open work rights after your Master's.
A starting shortlist of Ireland's best-known universities for English-taught Master's. Browse our directory for programme-level detail.
Europe's deadlines are staggered, so you can realistically apply across several countries in one cycle instead of betting everything on one. Here's every destination we cover.
