Why Ireland should be on your list to consider when picking a study destination

Education in Ireland will open doors for you and will be a life-changing experience. Ireland has a long-standing reputation in academic excellence and is home to some of the greatest minds. The popularity of Ireland as an international study destination has grown in the past decade, and we have become one of the top choices for international students. Every year, we find talented Indians pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Ireland, and many go on to secure exciting employment opportunities in various industries across Ireland and beyond.

So what makes Ireland so special?
Ireland provides the benefits of an education in an English-speaking country at the heart and the cultural, economic, and technological leading edge of Europe. Following Brexit, Ireland is the only majority English-speaking country in the European Union.


This small island nation offers enormous opportunities for international students; 30 higher education institutions in Ireland offer an extensive range of over 5,000 programmes leading to an internationally recognised degree and quality assured qualifications. Moreover, universities in Ireland rank amongst the top 5% worldwide. Your education experience in Ireland can vary depending on what you seek; you can choose from traditional and long-standing institutions, or experience student life in smaller, picturesque towns, or even choose to study at one of our newer campuses in the midst of bustling cities.

Education in Ireland proves to be cost effective. Tuition costs for non-EU (European Union) students largely vary depending on the institution and the programme of study but are usually more affordable than other study destinations. And when it comes to funding, Ireland makes available a number of options for international students across all streams, and for postgraduate and undergraduate studies. There are over a hundred scholarships available for international students from a wide variety of sources such as the Government of Ireland, Irish higher education institutions, and other organisations.

When you study in Ireland, you’ll be one of 35,000 international students from 161 countries that come here every year to make it their home. The stimulating and diverse academic environment at Irish higher education institutions is complemented by the safety and warm welcome of Irish cities- and has even led to Galway and Dublin getting ranked as the 2 friendliest cities in Europe by Conde Nast in 2020.

Those seeking employment in Ireland can stay back with the help of the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme. Ireland offers a two-year stay back option for non-EU students graduating at a Masters level. The employability rate of most Irish institutions is at 80-96%. The country is a hub for tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, TikTok, Facebook, Slack, LinkedIn and the like, and there is a high demand for jobs in sectors of med-tech, analytics, data engineering, data analytics, life-sciences, ICT, pharma, and health-care.

According to the OECD report, Ireland will be the least affected economy in Europe following the pandemic and is expected to grow 7% this year. While COVID-19 has posed numerous hurdles for international students seeking to study abroad, students continue to plan for their future and invest in their higher education in Ireland. Last year, Ireland’s government was quick to respond to COVID-19 challenges and supported international students with healthcare aid and even provided a weekly compensation for international students who lost their part-time job due to the pandemic.

More than a year later, Ireland is gradually opening up again and accepting back its international students in September 2021. With all adults in Ireland forecasted to be fully vaccinated by the start of September, the Irish government has agreed on a back to campus phased plan that will include face-to-face teaching. The benefit will surely be felt by international students in particular who can look forward to returning to campus in the upcoming academic year.

Adventure awaits you in Ireland! We welcome independent thinkers and doers of today’s world to experience and discover their edge in a culture and way of life that is beyond compare- in the pioneering, creative, and agile country of Ireland.