Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Ireland vs Australia — which is right for you?
Both are English-speaking and work-friendly, but on different scales. Ireland is closer, cheaper to finish (one-year Master's) and an EU degree; Australia costs more but offers up to 4 years of post-study work and a bigger job market.
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 Ireland |  Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 7.3M – LKR 16.3M | LKR 9.9M – LKR 15.6M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 3.5M+ living + tuition | LKR 6.2M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Long-Stay (D) Study Visa + IRP Stamp 2 | Subclass 500 Student Visa |
| Visa processing | 4–8 weeks (pre-clearance) | 4–6 weeks (varies by university tier) |
| Post-study work | Up to 2 years (Stay Back) | 2–4 years (Temporary Graduate 485) |
| Part-time work (term) | 20 hrs/week | 48 hrs/fortnight |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3–4 years | 3 years |
| Master's length | 1 year | 1.5–2 years |
| Main intake | September | February (also July) |
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