Dublin
English-speaking Europe with a tech giant ecosystem
Dublin hosts the European headquarters of Google, Facebook, and dozens of tech giants. English-speaking, EU member, and with a small but established SA community.
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SA passport visa requirements
Schengen/EU entry requires separate Irish visa (Ireland is not Schengen). Irish Short Stay C Visa for SA citizens. Apply at the Irish Consulate in SA. 8-12 weeks processing.
What a typical day in Dublin looks like
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Living costs in Dublin in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Dublin internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Dublin, Ireland is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Dublin
Schengen/EU entry requires separate Irish visa (Ireland is not Schengen). Irish Short Stay C Visa for SA citizens. Apply at the Irish Consulate in SA. 8-12 weeks processing.
A realistic monthly budget is R17,000 to R26,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Dublin.
It can, but your faculty decides. Ask your Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinator what they need, usually a learning agreement, a named workplace supervisor and a final supervisor report, and agree it with your host company in writing before you accept an offer.
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