IRELAND

Ireland offers an enriching learning experience without parallels. Highly rated for its first rate education and rigorous evaluation process, Irish education lay stress on skill development and flexibility. Though a modernized country, Ireland retains its old charm, tradition and hospitality. As a student you are sure to be mesmerized by this land of ‘’saints and scholars’’.

  • A small, safe and friendly country
  • Education system is globally respected
  • Home to 1000 multinational companies
  • Ireland is recognized as the hub for quality scientific research
  • Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the world to be a student
  • Highly developed democracy with a modern economy
  • Forefront in innovation, creativity and collaboration
  • An English-speaking country with a unique cultural heritage
  • Eligible to apply for Green Card/Work Permit on getting job
  •  
  • Language- English, Irish
  • Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the 28th in the world.
  • Capital of Ireland: Dublin
  • Main cities- Dublin, Belfast, cork, Derry, Limerick, Galway, Craigavon
  • Population index: 63,78,000
  • Literacy rate: 99%
  • Ireland Currency Euro (€)
  •  

Universities

  • Nine universities – Offering degrees at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate level programmes

Institutes of Technology

  • 14 Institutes of Technology offering programs at degree, national diploma and national certificate levels in a wide variety of subjects.

Colleges of Education

  • Five Colleges of Education for primary school teachers. They offer three year full time courses leading to a B.Ed. degree which is the recognized qualification for primary school teaching.

Independent Third Level Colleges

  • Colleges offering programmes leading to certificates, diplomas and degrees, recognised by Irelands national certification authority or an accrediting university.
  • 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
  • IELTS or TOEFL scores as a proof of English Proficiency.
  • Diploma programs: IELTS Overall band score of 5.5 & TOEFL: 75
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0 & TOEFL: 80
  • Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 & TOEFL: 80
  •  
  • August

Undergraduate Course

  • Engineering €9,100 – €20,300
  • Science & Technology €9,100 – €16,500
  • Arts & Humanities €9,100 – €15,500
  • Business €9,000 – €15,500

Master’s Course

  • Engineering €9,150 – €18,000
  • Science & Technology €9,150 – €18,000
  • Arts & Humanities €8,900 – €20,000
  • Business €9,150 – €18,800
  • Around €10000 per annum.
  •  
  • 20 Hours per week (40 Hours during vacation).
  • 2 Year stay back
  •