About
A few facts & figures:
Location :
It is an island in the North Atlantic which is the second-largest island of the British Isles after Great Britain, and the third-largest in Europe. It is divided in two parts: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland(part of Europe)
Population :
6,378,000 (as of 2011)
Climate :
The climate of Ireland can be summed up as being mild, moist and changeable with abundant rainfall. Extreme heat and cold are both rare throughout the country. In summer, temperature rises to maximum 30° C and in winters, temperature goes down to minimum 10.9°C
Language :
English Speaking Country
Economy :
Ireland is ranked as one of the wealthiest countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). The Irish Economy grew at an impressive 4.8% in 2014, the fastest in Europe. Leading Global Companies in Ireland are Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pfizer, GSK and Genzyme.
Culture :
The Irish are a very sociable people and go out of their way to welcome visitors to their country and make every effort not to offend anyone.
Why Ireland?
Education System
Types of institutions:
University :
Universities in Ireland are State-funded. There are 7 universities in Ireland. The top universities are The National University of Ireland (NUI), The University of Dublin, The University of Limerick (UL), Dublin City University (DCU). The State-supported universities all award their own degrees and other awards.
Institutes of Technology :
These provide certificate, diploma and degree level programmes in areas such as business, science, engineering, linguistics and music.
Colleges of education :
These provide specialized training for primary school teachers. They offer a 3-year Bachelor of Education degree and an 18-month postgraduate diploma.
Visa Process
The students who wish to pursue higher studies in Ireland must apply for a visa to enter Ireland. Following are the documents required for filing the visa; however, there may be variations on a case-basis:
Documents Required:
Visa fees:
The current application fees for visa is INR 6800/-
FAQs
Q-1; What are the accommodation options available?
Q-2; Can I work part time while studying?
Yes, an international student can work up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours per week during the vacations.
Q-3; Are Scholarships available?
Yes, there are many scholarships available for international students and can be checked with the desired university before applying.
Q-4; What is the cost of living?
Generally living expenses depend upon a number of factors like life style of student, accommodation preference, personal expenses and eating habits. Rents and many prices are cheaper for those living outside of Dublin so lower overall costs can be expected. On average, a student may spend between €5,000 and €11,000 per year.
Expenses
Tuition fees estimates:
UG Courses
Courses |
Fees/year* |
Medicines |
€31,098 – €50,000 |
Engineering |
€10,000 – €21,600 |
Science & Technology |
€10,000 – €21,600 |
Arts & Humanities |
€10,000 – €16,000 |
Business |
€10,000 – €16,000 |
PG Courses
Courses |
Fees/year* |
Medicines |
€12,035 – €51,635 |
Engineering |
€10,500 – €19,500 |
Science & Technology |
€10,500 – €18,000 |
Arts & Humanities |
€10,500 – €20,000 |
Business |
€10,500 – €30,000 |
Estimate Cost of Living for an Academic Year
Expenses |
Cost |
Books and other academic requisites |
€450 |
Campus accommodation (Plassey Village) |
€3,380 |
Food (estimate) |
€2,630 |
Immigration registration fee |
€300 |
Health Insurance |
€120 |
Airfare (estimate) |
€1,500 |
Clothing (estimate) |
€800 |
|
|
Total |
€9,180 |
