Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third-level college, with its main campus in Dublin and further campuses in Cork and Limerick. It is best known for business, computing, law, journalism, design and the performing arts, with degrees validated by Ireland's national quality body. Choose it for an Irish degree in Dublin with smaller classes and practical courses.
Dublin, Ireland
Official website: griffith.ie
1974 — Ireland's largest independent college
Degrees validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Dublin, Cork and Limerick
€11,000 – €16,000
Non-EU students, undergraduate and taught Master's
€14,000 – €18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on griffith.ie before you apply.
MSc Computing Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Big Data Management and Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA in International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Accounting and Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
LLM International Law
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Computing Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Dublin campus on the South Circular Road, 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Two intakes a year for many Master's degrees.
Journalism and media — studios and a long-running professional journalism programme.
Law — degrees leading towards the Irish and UK legal professions.
Graduates join Accenture, Google, Meta, Deloitte and Dublin's financial services sector.
Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to two years under the Third Level Graduate Programme.
Computing and data alumni move into Dublin's tech industry.
Accounting graduates work in Dublin's audit and funds industry.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Dublin campus is a compact site on the South Circular Road with classrooms, a library, studios and on-site student housing, a short walk from the city centre.
Dublin is Europe's tech capital, with Google, Meta and many global firms, plus pubs, music and the coast nearby. Rent is very high, so secure housing early.
Letter of acceptance from Griffith College
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
Griffith College accepts international applications on a rolling basis. Non-EU applicants should apply by June 2027 for September and by October 2026 for January, to leave time for the offer, fee deposit and Irish study visa.
September is the main intake for all programmes. Many Master's degrees, including computing science, big data, the MBA in international business and accounting and finance, also start in January. Check the course page to confirm.
Students from visa-required countries apply for an Irish D study visa with the offer letter, proof of fee payment, EUR 10,000 in living funds and medical insurance. After arrival, all non-EU students register for an Irish Residence Permit.
Computing science, big data management and analytics, the MBA, accounting and finance and international law are the most applied-for Master's degrees. Most ask for a second-class honours degree or equivalent and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Griffith College offers some scholarships and fee reductions for international students, which vary by intake and programme. Ask the international office about current awards before you apply.
