Study in Ireland

A small Ireland nation off the coast of Europe, Ireland is quickly becoming one of the top study abroad destinations in the world. Students from all over the world are flocking to study in Ireland as it offers good academic opportunities at a relatively low cost.

According to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Ireland, 10,340 of the 72,148 grads (14.3%) in Ireland are international graduates. The most prevalent programme types in Ireland are Taught Masters and Undergraduate Honours Degree with 54.7% and 29.1% of the total enrolment.

The number of Indian international students in Ireland has also been increasing over the past years. China, India, and USA are the three top nations sending international students to Ireland. Current MEA data estimates that 5,000 Indian students were studying in 2022. In the same year, the Irish government issued 6,422 study visas in 2022.

Ireland’s popularity is partly due to its world-class universities with excellent teaching facilities and infrastructure. The majority of Ireland's colleges have sprawling campuses that cover acres of land. These campuses have buildings for various areas of study, sports centres, large libraries, student housing, a playing field, a grocery store and so on.

Ireland is also a top country for international students to build a career in. It is home to over 1500 multinational corporations, including Google, Amazon, Audi, Facebook, Boston Scientific, Baxter, Apple, eBay, and Medtronic.

Overall, 81.9% of graduates in Ireland are employed nine months after college, compared to 75.9% in the Class of 2020 and 80.1% in the Class of 2018. Education graduates have the greatest employment rate (94.2%), while Arts and Humanities graduates have the lowest (65%).

The Irish government has made significant investments in improving the country's academic infrastructure, making it a popular study location around the world. The Irish government provides foreign students with a green card, also known as a work permit. Many universities give internships to international students so that they can gain hands-on practical experience in their field.

The most important thing to remember when deciding whether or not to study in Ireland is that Irish higher education institutions are fully committed to assisting foreign students in settling into their new environment, and each of them has a designated staff member to assist them in any way possible.