Ireland

Ireland English requirements

University scores, and why the visa needs a test even if you studied in English.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

English at a glance

IELTS 6.0 to 6.5Typical undergraduate

5.5 to 6.0Minimum band

HigherCompetitive and postgraduate

CompulsoryFor every study visa

৳31,100IELTS in Bangladesh

Pre-sessionalOption at some universities

English for the visa

An approved English test is compulsory for every Irish study visa. English-medium study alone is not enough, and applying without a test leads to refusal.

IELTS AcademicTOEFL iBTPTE AcademicCambridge English

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Official sources

Embassy of Ireland New Delhi: study visa note ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
IDP Bangladesh: IELTS fees ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29

These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.

About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.