Country
Ireland
Study in Ireland
Here are the top reasons for choosing to study in Ireland:
- All of Ireland’s universities are ranked in the top 5% globally
- Ireland is ranked 11th in the 2018 Global Innovation Index
- Ireland awards hundreds of scholarships annually
- Over 1,000 top multinational Digital, ICT, Social Media, Pharma and Finance companies operate out of Ireland
- Fantastic post-study work opportunities － Ireland is the second most attractive country globally for foreign direct investment (FDI) － after Singapore
- Ireland is one of the safest countries in the EU. It scored 100/100 on the index of ‘non-corruption’
- Students holding ‘Stamp 2/Long Stay D Visa’ are allowed 40 hours of work during holidays and 20 hours during term time
- Third Level Graduate Scheme Permission allows international students who have graduated from Irish higher educational institutions to remain in Ireland for 24 months to seek employment
- Ireland is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Universities
University of Dublin
Ireland
Dublin City University
Ireland
Griffith College
Ireland
Institute of Tech Sligo
Ireland
Limerick Inst of Tech
Ireland
National College
Ireland
NCAD
Ireland
NUI Galway
IrelandApplication Process
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Step 1
Qualifications Recognition
- The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is intended to put you, the international student, at the centre of the educational and training system in Ireland.
- The NFQ provides a structure (a framework) to understand, compare and contrast the level and standard of different qualifications.
- Quality and Qualifications Ireland – QQI advises on the recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and of Irish qualifications abroad.
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Step 2
Applications
- There are two routes through which to apply for a postgraduate course in Ireland
- a)Apply directly to the international office in your preferred higher educational institute.
- b)Apply through the Postgraduate Applications Centre. Depending on individual circumstances, only one of these two will be the right choice for you.
- If you are not sure or have doubts with applications then
- Contact us and we can help you.
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Step 3
Tuition Fees
- Tuition costs vary considerably depending on the institution and the studyprogramme.
- Tuition costs do not remain static, so it is important to double-check fees with theinstitution(s) you are considering applying to.
- The fees can range from €5,000 - €25,000.
- If English is not your native language or your undergraduate degree was not taught inEnglish, you will have to pass an approved test, such as ITELT, before registering forany course.
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Step 4
Visa Application
- Apply for a visa – a multi-entry visa generally costs €100.
- The visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing yourapplication.
- This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn. – N.B.
- After arrival, make an appointment with the Irish Naturalisation and ImmigrationService office in the Registration Office and pay the €300 fee to be issued a residencepermit.
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Step 5
Financial Documents
- A valid receipt showing that the course fees have been lodged to an approved student fee payment service.
- You must provide evidence that you have access to sufficient funds to cover yourtuition fees and cost of living expenses, without recourse to public funds, or thereliance on casual employment.
- A bank statement covering the six-month period immediately prior to your visaapplication will be required.
