Reddit User Warns Indian Students on Ireland Job Prospects

A Reddit user named giles676 shared his experience about the difficulties Indian students face in finding jobs in Ireland after graduation.

He studied at the University of Galway and graduated with a Master’s in Computer Science in 2025.

Out of 130 graduates, only 15 found jobs in the tech field.

The rest are working in non-tech jobs like supermarkets and restaurants.

The user mentioned that he got a job because of his prior international experience, but none of the 15 tech job holders received visa sponsorship.

Over 500 graduates from previous years had to return to India after their visas expired, many of whom are struggling to repay their education loans.

The Irish government recently increased the minimum salary required for visa sponsorship, making it harder for non-EU candidates to find jobs.

The user advises Indian students to think carefully before choosing Ireland for higher education due to the high risk of defaulting on loans and the difficult job market.