Study in Ireland
Ireland, also described as the Republic of Ireland, is a sovereign state in north-western Europe occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, which is located on the eastern part of the island, and whose metropolitan area is home to around a third of the country's 4.75 million inhabitants. The state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. It is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south, Saint George's Channel to the south-east and the Irish Sea to the east. It is a unitary, parliamentary republic.
Ireland ranks among the top twenty-five wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita, and as the tenth most prosperous country in the world according to The Legatum Prosperity Index 2015. In 2013, Ireland was named the "best country for business" by Forbes. The Constitution describes Irish as the "national language", but English is the dominant language.
Why Study in Ireland?
- Ireland has one of the best education systems in Europe.
- The quality of the Irish education system is a major contributing factor to the rapid rate of economic growth Ireland has experienced over the last few decades.
- Irish higher education institutions are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.
- Ireland is an English speaking country.
- Ireland has a reputation for being a safe and welcoming country to live in and is ranked 12th in the 2009 Global Peace Index.
- Ireland's emerald landscape, its rich cultural heritage and its friendly people are among the most enriching reasons to study in Ireland.
- Ireland is a dynamic, lively and modern country.
- Students from abroad are entitled to work part-time while in Ireland.
- The new government rules allow postgraduate & doctoral students to stay back for 24 months and graduate students to stayback for 6 to 12 months, on declaration of results in order to seek employment. Once a student gains employment, the student becomes eligible to apply for Green Card/Work Permit.
The number of international students visiting Ireland is increasing each year, students from all over the world are taking advantage of the higher education standard in Ireland coupled with the unique cultural experience.
