Study Civil Engineering in Ireland: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Ireland has 9 undergraduate programmes in Civil Engineering at 9 universities in 8 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,350 a year; non-EU students €13,500 a year (€10,950–€27,640).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: English (9)
- Selection: cut-off score, CAO
- Entry scores known for: 9 programmes
All Civil Engineering programmes in Ireland
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year | Entry score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Atlantic Technological University (Galway) | Galway | English | — | €2,350 | €12,000 | 451 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | Atlantic Technological University (Sligo) | Sligo | English | — | €2,350 | €12,000 | 444 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Dundalk | English | — | €2,350 | €10,950 | 269 (2026) |
| Structural Engineering | Munster Technological University (Cork) | Cork | English | — | €2,350 | €13,500 | 412 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | Munster Technological University (Tralee) | Tralee | English | — | €2,350 | €13,500 | 356 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | South East Technological University (Carlow) | Carlow | English | — | €2,350 | €13,500–€14,500 | 415 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | Technological University of the Shannon (Athlone) | Athlone | English | — | €2,350 | €13,500 | 403 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering Management | Technological University of the Shannon (Limerick) | Limerick | English | — | €2,350 | €13,500 | 339 (2026) |
| Civil Engineering | University of Galway (Galway) | Galway | English | — | €2,350 | €27,640 | 521 (2026) |
How admission works in Ireland
You apply for full-time undergraduate courses through the Central Applications Office (CAO): for entry in September 2027 applications open on 5 November 2026, the normal closing date is 1 February 2027 (late applications until 1 May 2027), and course choices can be changed until 1 July 2027. Places are offered by points: the best six Leaving Certificate results count (at most 625 points), other EU/EFTA/UK school-leaving results are converted to points, and the minimum subject requirements of each course must be met. Some courses add a test, interview, portfolio or audition, undergraduate medicine combines points with the HPAT test, and places on tied points may be decided by random selection. Applicants who live or have lived outside the EU may have to apply directly to the institution instead of through CAO.
See also: Study in Ireland · Civil Engineering in other countries · Entry scores for Civil Engineering in Ireland
Sources
- Citizens Information – Third-level student fees and charges ("Changes announced in Budget 2027: The student contribution has been permanently reduced by €150, from €2,500 to €2,350. If you already paid your contribution fee for 2026-2027 ... you will get a €150 refund from your college"; page edited 15 October 2026), checked 19 October 2026
- CAO — Points Required for Entry to 2026 Level 8 Courses (Round 1), checked 19 October 2026
- CAO — CAO Points Charts 2025 (R1 Points, Level 8), checked 19 October 2026
- CAO — CAO Points Charts 2024 (R1 Points, Level 8), checked 19 October 2026
- ATU Fee Schedule, Academic Year 2026/27 (approved by Governing Body 19/06/2026), Section 3: Non-EU fees, full-time undergraduate programmes (L6-L8), checked 19 October 2026
- MTU International Non-EU Fees (Non-EU Undergraduate EUR 13,500 per year; scholarships for Academic Year 2026/2027), checked 19 October 2026
- TUS Midlands Midwest Schedule of Fees 2026-2027, section 1.8 International and Non-EU Students (Undergraduate Programmes), checked 19 October 2026
- DkIT International Fees, Grants and Scholarships (undated 'indicative' fees; web.archive.org copy 02.10.2025), checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.