Ireland has a reputation for high-quality education and is today an international education destination. The prospects for students are wide as the country; it has close links with other English-speaking countries of the world, especially the UK and the US. Ireland is also a safe and welcoming country to live in and study.

1. World-class universities

   All Irish universities are in the top best 5% bracket of universities globally. The Irish education system emphasises on the heuristic methodology rather than the pedagogy intensive method of education. Ireland invests heavily in research in their higher education institutions, and Irish higher-education institutions conduct leading research in at least 19 fields, spanning natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Higher educational institutions in Ireland permit the provision of credit transfer with many foreign universities and colleges in the UK and the US.

2. Excellent industry exposure

   Ireland is one of the best performing economies in Europe and has ample job opportunities for skilled English-speaking workers in various sectors—students or graduates alike. It is ideal for supporting yourself while you study and at the same time gain industrial exposure in the field of your study.

3. World’s leading companies

   Tech giants which are extremely popular, like Google, Facebook, IBM, Apple, and Twitter, and 9 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies have their main office for European operations in Ireland. This means ample job opportunities after you complete your programme.

4. Affordable education and living cost

   Ireland is a value-for-money education destination. Fee for many programmes is inclusive of tuition, housing, insurance, and various cultural activities and educational tours. Tuition rates, living costs, and other recurring costs are largely lesser than those in the US and the UK.

Non-university level

1. Two-year Certificate
2. Three-year Diploma

University level

First stage

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree (Honours)
• BA (Special) Degree
• Higher Diploma

Second stage

• Post-graduate Diploma

Third stage

• Doctorate

Four stage

• Higher Doctorate

The country has secured its place at the top of various lists like the Global Scientific Ranking (ranked 14), Global Innovation Index (7th position, year 2006), Chemistry and Nanotechnology (2nd position), dairy, animal husbandry and Agricultural Sciences (3rd position) and Mathematics (4th position). Today, Ireland has one of the best and internationally renowned education systems in the world that offers the finest academic quality. Education is provided mainly by 7 universities, 14 institutes of technology, including the Dublin Institute of Technology and 7 colleges of education. All 34 Irish institutions provide degrees over a broad range of subjects spanning over 5,000 programmes that are internationally recognised.

Top 10 Universities for foreign study in Ireland are:

1. Trinity College Dublin and University of Dublin
2. University College Cork
3. University College Dublin
4. Dublin City University
5. University of Limerick
6. National University of Ireland, Galway
7. Dublin Institute of Technology
8. National University of Ireland, Maynooth
9. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
10. Cork Institute of Technology

Top courses to study in Ireland for Indian students

• Arts and literature
• Information Technology
• Management
• History
• Engineering
• Biotechnology and Pharmacy
• Applied Science and Hospitality

The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes all applications to Irish universities, colleges of education, institutes of technology, and some other institutes of higher education for undergraduate courses, in a centralised manner. However, institutions are the final decision makers on who gets admission in their institution. Students who wish to apply for post-graduate courses do so directly to their chosen universities. However, you must always contact your chosen university for more information on the application process. Universities and colleges admit students majorly in September. A few universities offer intakes in February too. We advise students to start planning for applications at least a year in advance.

The general criteria to get admission in Ireland Universities are mentioned below : English Requirement

• Most universities require a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS score for UG and 6.5 or above for PG programmes.
• Universities also accept equivalent PTE Academic scores: 51-58 for UG and 59-64 for PG.
• Universities also accept Internet based TOEFL (iBT) a minimum score of 90

Undergraduate

• Most universities require a minimum 12 years of elementary and secondary education. However, your academic credentials must be very impressive.
• Minimum aggregate marks of 65% in 12th grade.
• Mathematics in class XII (a prerequisite for some sciences and technology courses).
• Minimum required IELTS/PTE Academic scores.

Post-Graduate

• For Masters in Ireland most universities require a qualification equivalent to the Irish bachelor’s degree, which requires 16 years of formal education. It would mean another year of education after Indian bachelors or a four-year bachelor’s degree course like B.E., B.Tech. or other such courses.
• First-class in undergraduate level degree.
• Mathematics in class XII (a prerequisite for some sciences and technology courses).
• Minimum required IELTS/PTE Academic scores.
• Relevant work experience (some universities require this for courses like MBA).

You will require a student visa if you wish to stay in Ireland for more than 3 months, with studying there as the main purpose of your visit. You must complete the following requirements to apply:

• A letter of acceptance from an Irish educational institution, confirming your enrolment in a course of full-time education, involving a minimum 15 hours of organised daytime tuition each week.
• A duly completed and signed application form, with two passport-size photographs. You will have to pay a non-refundable visa application fee.
• Evidence of scholarship or payment of course fees.
• English language certificate, except for cases where the applicant is going for an English language course.
• Student needs to show sufficient funds to support their stay in Ireland for a year. Immediate access to at least €7,000 in the applicant’s bank account is required.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the whole course of your studies. This is the same amount for each subsequent year.
• A private medical insurance.

A passport valid for at least 12 months after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland.

Under Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Scheme, students who have studied in Ireland and completed a recognised degree, such as bachelor’s degree, post-graduate diploma, master’s or an MBA from an Irish higher educational institution may remain and work in the country after their studies. The institution they studied must be listed with an Irish degree awarding body (overseas accreditation will not be accepted). This allows eligible graduates to remain in Ireland for 24 months to seek employment. They can work for up to 40 hours per week, and apply for a further work permit or a green card during this period.

College/University	Courses
Dublin Institute Of Technology	College of Art and Tourism
	College of Business
	College of Engineering and Built Environment
Maynooth University
Dublin City University	Business
	Engineering And Computing
	Humanities and Social Sciences
	Science And Health
	Education