STUDY IN IRELAND

Education in Ireland

Ireland is the second-largest island in the British Isles. Its educational system is among the finest in all of Europe. One of the appealing reasons to study in Ireland is the country’s lush landscapes and its people. It is regarded as a centre for top-notch scientific research globally. It is a vibrant, active, and contemporary nation. Irish people are known to be hospitable and kind.
It exports more software than virtually any other country in the world. The highest and most modern standards and possibilities are provided by the technology sector.

Why study in Ireland?

Highest Quality Education.
Universities offer more research and innovation oriented courses.
Long tradition in education excellence
Variety of short duration courses – Degree Programmes to Research Programm.
Vibrant young population.
A small, friendly, and safe nation with a moderate climate
English-speaking country that has a diverse cultural past
Internationally recognized center for excellent scientific research
European nation with the lowest unemployment rate.
Education is a key factor in making Ireland one of the fastest growing economies in the world over the past decade
The nation provides sandwich courses or courses that include paid job placements, to enable students to ” earn while they learn.”
Stay-back possibilities with Green Card/Work Permit eligibility upon finding employment

About Ireland

Official Name- Ireland
Capital – Dublin
Largest City – Belfast
Official Language – English, Irish
Population – 4.5 million
Government – Unitary State, Constitutional Republic, Parliamentary System
President – Michael D. Higgins
Prime Minister (Taoiseach) – Leo Varadkar
Deputy Prime Minister (Tánaiste) – Frances Fitzgerald
Currency- Euro
National Day – March 17
Minimum Wages / Hour– €10.20 Euro
International Airports – Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, Shannon Airport

Major Universities

University of Galway
Dublin Institute of Technology
University of Limerick
Trinity College Dublin
Maynooth University
University College Cork
University College of Dublin
Dublin City University
National College of Ireland
Dublin BusinessSchool
Griffith College Dublin

Courses to study

IT and Computers
Science and Technology
Art and Design
Arts and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Communication and Media
Business
Finance
Law
Construction and Engineering
Health Care
Nursing
Pharmaceuticals
Renewable Energy
Food Technology

For more details

WORK PERMIT

Students with a valid visa are allowed to work 40 hours per week during May, June, July, and August and from December 15 to January 15 inclusive, since January 1, 2016. The Students working hours is limited to 20 hours a week at all other times.

KEY POINTS

Weekdays: 20 hours
During vacation, 40 hours

STAY BACK

The students from Non-European countries and European Economic Area areas who have graduated from any Irish higher education institutions are permitted to stay in Ireland for up to 24 months to look for work under the Third Level Diploma Scheme.

PERMANENT RESIDENCY

To be able to apply for permanent residency in Ireland, you must have spent a total of 5 years in the country. If you have a General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit, it takes only two years. From the period of application for the residency permit at GNIB, the completion of 5 years or 2 years is determined. If applicants live in Ireland for five years after obtaining permanent residency, they are entitled to qualify for Irish citizenship.

Major Intake - March/ september

COST FOR STUDIES

Sr. No	COURSE	AMOUNT
1	UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM	€10,000 to €25,000 Annually
2	POST GRADUATE MASTER'S DEGREE	€9,000 to €35,000 Annually
3	DOCTORAL DEGREE	€9,000 to €30,000 Annually

FEES FOR VISA
EURO 100 = RS 7,867/-

PART TIME JOBS
20 HRS/ WEEK

WORK PERMIT AFTER COMPLETION OF STUDY
2 YEARS