Study & Graduate Pathways for Ireland
Explore every study abroad pathway we cover for Ireland. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.
Ireland study abroad pathways
Long Stay D study visa
For international students enrolled in full-time courses on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) for longer than 3 mo…
Read guide02Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)
Allows non-EEA students who have graduated from an accredited Irish higher education institution to remain in Ireland to work f…
Read guide03Study permission and renewal
Rules for annual renewal of Stamp 2 student permission, attendance compliance (85% minimum), and academic progression.
Read guide04English language study — eligibility and limits
For international students undertaking a recognized 25-week English language course on the ILEP, granting an 8-month Stamp 2 visa.
Read guide05Study-to-employment planning
Roadmap transitioning from Stamp 2 student to Stamp 1G graduate, Critical Skills Employment Permit, and Stamp 4 permanent resid…
Read guideIreland Study Abroad Ecosystem & Related Global Pathways
Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.

