Studying in Ireland vs. Norway
Ireland and Norway are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,778 in Ireland and €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Ireland
Side-by-side comparison
Ireland
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€16,000
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€22,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,778 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.