There were 1,255 Ukrainian refugees studying in Ireland’s universities during the last academic year and some 600 more in further education courses. Previously tuition fees were paid for full-time Ukrainian students through the Temporary Tuition Fee Support Scheme (TTFSS). This saw the applicable EU tuition fee for the student paid to the Ukrainian student’s third-level institution. Previously all Ukrainian students were entitled to a financial stipend. Ukrainian students who began their third level education in previous years and have continued their studies from September continue to have their fees covered under the Temporary Tuition Fee Support Scheme this year.

Source: The Irish Times November 05, 2025 22:54 UTC