Side by side
| Lithuania | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's tuition, non-EU | ₹2.7–5.3 lakh (€2,500–5,000) for most | €11,700–56,100 at UCC (2026/27) |
| Master's tuition, non-EU | ₹3.7–6.9 lakh (€3,500–6,500) for most | €8,700–28,000 at UCC |
| Proof of funds | ₹9.3 lakh (€8,715) a year (2027) | €10,000 a year |
| Work during term | 20 or 40 h/week depending on year | 20 h/week, 40 in holidays |
| Stay after graduation | 12 months | 12 months (Level 8), 24 months (Level 9+) |
| Average gross earnings | ₹2.8 lakh (€2,628) a month | €1,047 a week, about €4,500 a month |
The trade-off
A one-year master's in Ireland can cost more in tuition than a whole Lithuanian bachelor's. In return, you get an English-speaking job market, higher pay and, after a master's, 24 months to find work. In Lithuania you pay far less, but most good jobs outside IT expect some Lithuanian, and salaries are lower.
Our view
If your family can fund Ireland without stretching, and you are going for a master's in tech, data or pharma, Ireland's job market is a real advantage. If the budget is tight, or you want a bachelor's in English straight after school, Lithuania gives you an EU degree at a price you can actually manage.