Working in Ireland

Why Ireland?

Graduate starting salaries are at a high of €33k*
Dublin is home to large and prestigious organisations such as Google, Facebook, Accenture, Hubspot, Mastercard and Salesforce – the perfect place for an aspiring global business professional.
In late 2018, employment levels reached an all-time high* in Dublin, which along with the prestigious organisations based in Dublin, offers huge employment potential for graduates.
A 12-month post-student work permit enables graduates to gain invaluable experience with these companies or one of the numerous start-ups based in the city.
A city-centre campus in the heart of Dublin – equipped with modern facilities and positioned perfectly, connecting you to work opportunities.
EU, English speaking, member state

Joydipa Chowdhury
Country Manager at Smart BeeE Ltd,
Representing City Education Group, Ireland

Working in Ireland

International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration (on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland.

Students holding a valid  immigration stamp 2  permission will be permitted to work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15th December to 15th January inclusive.  At all other times students holding Immigration permission Stamp 2 will be limited to working 20 hours per week. The permission to work ceases on the expiry of the students Stamp 2 immigration permission.

Degree programme students can get casual work where they are:

  • Registered with GNIB
  • Enrolled on a recognised programme leading to a qualification recognised by the Minister for Education & Skills
  • Attending a full time programme of education at or above NFQ Level 7
  • Undertaking a minimum of 15 hours day time study
  • Getting tuition, between the hours of 8am and 6pm per week for a minimum of 25 weeks per annum
  • On a programme of at least one year’s duration

International students who meet the above conditions and wish to take up work in Ireland must obtain a Personal Public Services Number (PPS Number). An employer can only pay employees with a PPS number, and funds will usually only be paid to an Irish bank account. Students will also be required to comply with the Universal Social Contribution (USC), Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), employment laws and taxation requirements.

It is not uncommon to have a trial period before you are permanently hired. Ireland’s minimum wage is €10.50 per hour.

Want to study in Ireland?

If you are interested to study in Ireland and boost up your career, fill up the following form and register your interest.

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