Study In Ireland
Study in Ireland
CASStudy in Ireland, the land of poets and poetry. With a wide variety of academy offering a number of programmes, Ireland provides a dynamic learning experience.
There is something definitely magical about Ireland — it’s the land of elves, leprechauns, castles, warriors and balladeers. The Republic of Ireland is not to be confused with Northern Ireland, which is still an integral part of the United Kingdom. Ireland’s 800 years of struggle under the British monarchy was a period of intrigue, strife, famine, progress and intellectual development as some of the most famous works in English Literature were written during that time. Writers like George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce are all part of the Irish literary world.
Education system in Ireland
CASIrish institutions are classified into three categories: private independent colleges, universities and institute of technologies.
Irish universities are autonomous but funded by the state government. The universities have a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer. There are 7 universities in Ireland.
There are 14 Institute of Technologies, and they have diploma, certificate and degree programmes in areas like business, linguistics, science and engineering on offer.
Private independent colleges have certificate, degree and vocational programmes on offer in fields like art & design, rural development, business studies and law.
Ireland accepts students with 15 years of education for postgraduate studies. It’s a young country and has over 200,000 international students.
Why Study in Ireland?
CASStrong growing economy
Spouse accompaniment/work right
Education system
Range of job focused programmes
Low tuition fees
Large number of prestigious universities
Opportunity to gain Canadian work experience
- Around €10000 per annum.
WHY STUDY IN UK?
- The UK is home to some of the world’s oldest and Internationally acclaimed Universities.
- 4 UK Universities finds place amongst World Top 10 Universities.
- Excellent Undergraduate & postgraduate courses to study in the UK.
- Shorter duration of courses.
- Taught Masters as well as Research Masters programmes available.
- 1-year master’s programmes, sandwich courses offered.
- Study in UK without IELTS/with IELTS – options available.
- Affordable tuition fees.
- Fully funded eligibility based UK scholarships for Indian students*.
- 2-year post-study work visa (UK stay back) ( GIR).
- Excellent post-study employment avenues & career support.
- Avail free medical treatment as a student in the UK through the National Health Service (NHS) by paying a nominal amount as International Health Surcharge.
The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are
- Colleges
- Universities
- Institutions of higher education.
- Degree courses
- Vocational training
- Diplomas
- Postgraduate courses.
- Sandwich courses: 4 year courses with one year industry placement
- First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
- Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
- Masters for 1 or 2 years
- Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.
The IELTS is seen as a very important exam necessary to study in the UK. But did you know that there are alternate ways to study in the UK without the need to write the IELTS exam.
- Education in an English Medium School: If you studied in an English medium school, then certain universities accept a Medium of Instruction(MOI) certificate from the school as proof of your English proficiency.
- Class 12th English Scores: Many universities will consider your 12th grade English language exam scores as proof.
- Online Interview: Some universities may ask you to take part in interviews online conducted through platforms such as Skype or Microsoft Teams to check your English language capabilities.
- Other Exams: Instead of IELTS or TOEFL or
PTE, certain universities may ask you to take a qualifying exam of their own.
While applying to study in the UK without IELTS, you will usually be asked to provide the following documents:
- 10th Mark Sheet
- 12th Mark Sheet
- Bachelor’s Semester Marks Sheet
- Provisional Certificate & Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Medium of Instruction Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- University Offer Letter
- Letter of Experience (if applicable)
- Other Academic Transcripts
Keep in mind that proficiency in English is a must to obtain a Tier 4 UK student visa. For Diploma programs an overall band score of 5.0 is needed while for Bachelor’s Degree an overall band score of 6.0 is required and for a Masters Programs an overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5 is needed. If your university doesn’t require an IELTS score, make sure to ask them to provide documents confirming your eligibility for the visa.
TUITION COST
- An average of 10,000 GBP per year*
*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university
COST OF LIVING
- 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
- 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)
- Students completing studies in the UK get a 2 year post -study work Visa (PSW) Graduate Immigration route (GIR) . After the 2 years, they will be able to change to a skilled work visa if they find a job which meets the skill requirement of the domain. Through this post study visa arrangement Indian students get access to the UK labour market.
- Through the point based immigration system STEM graduates and professionals get work rights and can further secure a permanent residency (PR) status in the UK.(*Conditions Apply)
Main intakes during:
- January
- September
*There are Universities offering multiple intakes (February, April, May, October and November)
If you’re dreaming of getting a degree in the UK but has financial constraints, you can opt for a GREAT scholarship to study in the UK. The UK government offers hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, bursaries, and additional financial support to students from several countries. This includes Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships and Global Wales Scholarships for International Students applicable to Indian students.
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Why study in Ireland?
The quality of the Irish education system is one of the best in Europe.
Irish higher education institutions excel in many disciplines and are known for their teaching and research.
Being an English-speaking country, it’s a hub of technological innovations and scientific research.
Irish people are known for their friendly nature and hospitality.
Ireland’s landscape is extraordinary. Every single weekend you will have a beautiful place to visit during your stay in the country. Make sure you get your checklist ready!
Ireland is a dynamic and modern country.
Life in Ireland
The Irish are known to be fun-loving people and take great pride in their Nordic-Saxon heritage. As a student with a modest lifestyle, one can live comfortably with about 1500–1600 Euros a month. The Irish are extremely passionate about their food and drink and most towns have restaurants that cater to every budget and taste. Bread, Irish stew, Shepherd’s Pie and a glass of Guinness are a big part of the Irish cuisine. The Irish are also passionate about rugby and football.
Ireland is a place of amazing natural beauty and some of the popular tourist spots are:
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh and in Dublin
Dublin Castle – the seat of power of the British empire when they ruled Ireland
The Rock of Cashel – an ancient fortress town
Kilkenny Castle – originally built in 1172 as a wooden structure. It is now a stone structure and maintained as a heritage site by the government
The National Gallery of Ireland – a museum preserving Irish and European art collections
Study options
The primary academic intakes begin in September at most colleges and universities in Ireland, though a few institutions offer intakes in February.
Undergraduate degree programmes usually last for 3 to 4 years (full-time study), which might vary depending on each institution. Postgraduate qualifications awarded could be postgraduate diploma or PhD. Both taught and research postgraduate courses are on offer at Irish institutions. A typical postgraduate lasts for 1–2 years of full-time study and a PhD lasts for 3 years at Irish institutions.
Cost of studying in Ireland
With the cost of living in Ireland being considerably lesser when compared with London or New York, Dublin and Cork have become attractive options for world-class higher education. The proximity to London also allows students to visit London during the weekends.
But what’s the exact cost of studing in Ireland? Students studying in Ireland have to pay somewhere between €10,000 and €30,000, depending on the course they opt.
Living cost may range from €600 to €800 per month for international students (it can go up depending on the location you choose to stay). Average cost of food could be €200 per month. Transport cost, health insurance and other expenses should be factored in while calculating your education cost in Ireland.
Scholarships for international students
Some of the popular scholarships available are –
NUI Galway international student scholarship
University College Dublin scholarship
Trinity College Dublin scholarship
Scholarships for international students
Courses are taught in English.
Courses are globally recognised and accredited by leading academic bodies.
Scholarships are given for deserving students.
Strong Asian community.
Close proximity to London and is well-connected to the rest of Europe – the student life is something everyone must experience.
A land of astounding beauty with some amazing cliffs, lakes and beaches.
Dublin is a tech hub in Ireland. It is Google’s European headquarters as well.
Ireland is known as the largest exporter of software worldwide and is also well-known for its pharmaceutical industries.
International students studying at Irish institutions have options to work part-time for 20 hours /week.
The country has 4.4% of unemployment rate.
Ireland also offers 1 year postgraduate and accepts MBA admissions (in certain cases) without any prior work experience.
Due to the technological advancements in Dublin, and other cities in Ireland, most universities have good rapport with industries; therefore, students find it easy to find a job.
Also most universities encourage students to take up internships with popular companies, to become job-ready graduates.
Ireland has a 2 year stay-back option for postgraduates studying at Irish institutions.
Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google from 2001–2011 once said that their decision to locate to Ireland “is everything to do with the … workforce of geographically diverse, speaking multiple languages, creative young people coming out of [Ireland’s] top universities”.
You have more than one reason to study in Ireland. With a strong economy in areas like software development and pharmaceuticals, Ireland offers a lot on a platter of an international student. What could be more wonderful than studying in a country that offers you scenic beauty, a pleasant life and a dynamic environment with ample opportunities to look for your career!
