Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Germany vs Ireland — which is right for you?
Free-tuition Germany vs English-speaking Ireland. Germany is the cheapest way to a European degree if you can handle a longer programme and the Sperrkonto; Ireland is faster and fully English, with a one-year Master's and a 2-year Stay Back.
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 Germany |  Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 3.5M – LKR 5.9M | LKR 7.3M – LKR 16.3M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.1M+ living + tuition | LKR 3.5M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | National Type D Student Visa + Sperrkonto | Long-Stay (D) Study Visa + IRP Stamp 2 |
| Visa processing | 6–12 weeks (after APS + Sperrkonto) | 4–8 weeks (pre-clearance) |
| Post-study work | 18-month job-search visa | Up to 2 years (Stay Back) |
| Part-time work (term) | 140 full days/year (~20 hrs/wk) | 20 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 3–4 years |
| Master's length | 2 years | 1 year |
| Main intake | October (also April) | September |
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