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Ireland – An Overview

Ireland has a population of 4,904,000 million.

The currency in Ireland is the Euro.

Voted ‘best country in the World’
Ranked 4th in the World for living conditions
Contemporary cities
Beautiful countryside
Safe & friendly
Strong Transport links
Flight time to Ireland
 Innovative & Creative Culture

• Ireland has been the home of creative writers and independent

thinkers for centuries and this deep-rooted culture of creativity
and of problem-solving has made us stand out on the global
stage.

• It was an Irish man who discovered a cure for leprosy. Vincent W.B Yeats

Barry made this miraculous discovery that would go on to cure

15 million people of this devastating disease.

• Another Irish man John Philip Holland invented the first

functional self-propelled submarine in 1877.

• Ireland is also the home to literary heroes including W.B Yeats,

George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney.

John Philip Holland

Centuries Old Tradition
Excellent academic standards

Ireland has a longstanding reputation for high-quality education which is built on a

solid foundation of commitment to excellence.

We have one of the best education systems in the world and an internationally
renowned reputation for academic success.

Regularly referred to as the land of saints and scholars, Ireland's higher education
institutions are well established in the global ranks for educational excellence.
 Internationally recognized qualifications

• Irish qualifications are quality assured by the Irish state agency, Quality and Qualifications
Ireland (QQI).

• This means the institution where you study will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Irish
government. Quality assurance ensures all learners have a high quality learning
experience.

• The National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland is compatible with the ENIC-NARIC

(European Network of Information Centres/National Academic Recognitional Information
Centres), which facilitates the recognition of academic qualifications throughout Europe and
internationally in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
 The Irish Higher Education Landscape

• 8 Public Universities and 1 private

• Dublin College University

• University College of Dublin
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Cork
• University of Limerick
• National University of Galway
• National University of Maynooth
• Technological University Dublin (TUD)
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Private)

• 14 Institutes of Technology offering both degrees and technical level qualifications

• IOT sector – offering 96% undergraduate programmes and 4% postgraduate - attached with
regional industries.

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The Irish Higher Education Landscape
Talent & Education
Chosen by world leading companies
Cutting edge companies in Ireland
Cutting edge companies in Ireland contd.
World class research
Cost of studying & living in Ireland

• Tuition costs for non-EU students range from €9,850 to

€25,500 Per Annum.

• A student can expect to spend between €7,000 - €15,000

per year on accommodation & living costs.

• Edubond is a €7000 bond that students can put in place

to show financing for first year living costs.
www.educationbondireland.com/en/edu-step-by-
step.aspx

• The average cost of an academic year (tuition & living

costs) in Ireland is €25,000.
Student accommodation options

• Host family accommodation

• University Campus accommodation

• Private Accommodation i.e. rent Apartment

• All Universities and colleges will provide assistance to students

to help find suitable accommodation
Earn while you learn – working during studies

• If you are an International student on a Stamp 2 you

are entitled to work up to 20 hours per week during
term time and up to 40 hours per week during holiday
time.

• You do not require a work permit if you are a full-time

student.

• In order to work in Ireland, you must apply for a PPS

number after your college registration, which is similar
to a national identity number/social security number.
Stay Back Options

• Ireland has generous stay back visa options for

international students studying in Ireland.

• The ‘stay back option’ for undergraduate students for

a level 8 (e.g. Honours Degree) is a maximum of 12
months.

• The ‘stay back option’ for masters and PhD students

is 24 months.

• The above will allow eligible graduates who have

studied in Irish higher education institutions and
whose award is granted by a recognised Irish
awarding body to work in Ireland for the time periods
outlined above.
 COVID-19 Response

• Throughout this crisis, Ireland has taken a measured, consistent

and evidence-led approach to the challenge involved.

• Your health and safety are our priority. Every third level institution
in Ireland is committed to delivering world-class standards to
students while ensuring everyone’s health and safety are
protected.

• Ireland has followed a graduated approach based on the best

available international and local advice. In Ireland the lead has
been taken by scientific experts, with full Government support.

• Currently, most people who arrive in Ireland from another country need to restrict their
movements for 14 days.

• Higher education institutions will commence re-opening for students on a phased basis at the
beginning of the 2020/21 academic year. The institutions will follow advice from the NPHET
(National Public Health Emergency Team) as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19
and safeguard the health of the campus community. More information can be found here.
In summary
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