Compare Italy vs Ireland

Side-by-side analysis of living budgets, educational costs, work limits, and residency pathways for Italy and Ireland.

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Italy

Capital: Rome
Tuition Expenses
$1,800 USD / Year avg
Cost of Living
$850 USD / Month avg
Visa Success Rate
85% Approval Rate
Visa Processing Duration
~5 Weeks standard review
Points Migration Model?
Standard Sponsorship
Part-Time Student Work Rules

20 hours/week maximum. Cannot be used to set up business

Primary Post-Study Residency Path

Highly complex. Requires conversion of student permit to regular subordinate work quotas.

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Ireland

Capital: Dublin
Tuition Expenses
$20,000 USD / Year avg
Cost of Living
$1,350 USD / Month avg
Visa Success Rate
87% Approval Rate
Visa Processing Duration
~5 Weeks standard review
Points Migration Model?
Standard Sponsorship
Part-Time Student Work Rules

20 hours/week; 40 hours during summer (June-Sept) & winter (Dec-Jan)

Primary Post-Study Residency Path

2-year post-study permit (Stamp 1G). Requires transition to Critical Skills Employment Permit.

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