Study in Ireland

Why Ireland?

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Friendly Country Voted by Lonely Planet as the most friendly country in the world (2008 & 2010) Irish people are among the most enriching reasons to study in Ireland. We are renowned for our friendliness and hospitality which greatly contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to student life in Ireland. We are naturally curious and genuinely interested in others. A strong sense of community abounds

English Speaking Ireland is an English speaking country. Some of the great writers in English literature have come from Ireland. These include Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett.

Safe Ireland has a reputation for being a safe and welcoming country to live in ranking 12th in the 2009 Global Peace Index Education System Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world according to the independent IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2009 (ranks 8th)

Quality Irish education is of the highest international quality.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.

Open Economy Ireland's small open economy has achieved deep integration within the world economy. Among the key factors contributing to this has been the Irish education system in general, and the higher education system in particular. Almost one thousand overseas companies use Ireland as their European base including Google, Intel, Yahoo, Adobe, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Apple and Amazon.com to name but a few!

Excellence Irish higher education institutions are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.

Quality Research Ireland is recognised as an international location for high quality scientific research. Young Population Ireland has a young vibrant population, with 36% of the population under the age of 25, Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the world to be a student.

Beautiful Ireland is beautiful - much of the countryside remains unspoilt providing an excellent natural habitat for a flourishing flora and fauna. Ireland's landscape provides a rich environment for the many outdoor leisure pursuits for which it is famous. Watersports, hill walking, rocking climbing and caving are just a few of the many activities which can be enjoyed when taking a break from study

Global Centre Ireland is a global centre of artistic and cultural excellence.

Rich Cultural Heritage Ireland has a rich cultural heritage with its own distinctive language (Gaelic) music, culture and sports.

Dynamic Ireland is a dynamic, lively and modern country

Highly Developed Democracy Ireland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. The Irish economy is particularly strong in the areas of software development, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and international services. 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.

About Ireland

Ireland is the land of scholars and saints. When we consider greats like Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Yeats etc., we know for a fact why this 'Celtic Tiger' is called so! As far as education for International students is concerned, Ireland is an emerging country, which is now spreading its wings. With students seeking new frontiers for higher education, Ireland has emerged as a very promising country because of two strengths - the medium of instruction and cheaper costs. More attractive for students is the visa, which is easy to obtain than any other country's (at least popular!) One strong reason why Ireland is also trying to attract more number of students is the fact that their population is not growing much and they would have a very low level of growth in further education, in terms of numbers.

Education System

Irish universities offer program right from the Certificate level to the Doctoral level, and in almost all fields of study. Engineering and Technology are two areas which are quite popular among international students. One surprising fact is that Ireland is touted to be the largest exporter of IT software, worldwide! There are seven universities, 14 technical institutes and 24 recognised independent institutions in Ireland. There is a close association between universities and industries in Ireland, which translates into internships and employment for students after completion of their education in Irealand. The education system in Ireland costs of primary education upto class 8 and secondary education costs of classes 9 to 12. After a 'Senior Cycle' period of one to two years, students take up further education in universities, Institutes of Technology or colleges. Bachelor's degrees are of three to four years duration. A subsequent Graduate diploma is of one year duration. Further, a master's level degree is from one to two years duration. Doctoral programs usually takes between 3-5 years or original research. MEITS's gamut of services provide total assistance and guidance about the education system in Ireland, studying at all levels in your country of choice and plan your total process, right from pre-application to visa, in a professional and result-oriented manner. For more information about our services, contact our office.

Admission

Admission for Nepalese students is possible if they have their complete education in English medium, but with higher scores. You could apply through MEITS Consultants for admission into most Irish universities, since we are official agents for them. This makes your work smoother and simpler. Academic year starts every year in September and ends by June. Deadlines for most programs fall between 1st February and 1st May. The academic year is divided into two or three semesters.

Required Tests :
Admission is preferred either into the Bachelor's or Master's level by most Nepalese students to study in Irealand. For both levels, a good academic background - minimum first class - and English medium instruction are required. If proficiency in English is not good, some universities do insist on having scores either from TOEFL or IELTS. GRE is not required for admission into Irish universities.

Cost of Education

At the Bachelor's level, the average cost of engineering education in Ireland is between 9,500-13,000 Euros. Business education in Ireland costs aprox. 10,000-14,000. Medical education is the costliest, which will setback a student by at least 23,000 Euros per year. Master's level cost approx. 6,000-12,000 Euros per year. Additionally accommodation, living expenses, books and other miscellaneous expenditure would come to approx. Euro 7000 - 9000, depending upon the location. A small number of scholarships for international students are available from the universities and colleges themselves. These are awarded solely at the discretion of the individual institutions who set down their own criteria for eligibility. Students are advised to contact the institution of their choice directly, to obtain further information. The Department of Education and Science also has a limited number of scholarships. For details contact: Address: International Section Department of Education and Science
MarlboroughStreet
Dublin1 Telphone: +353-1-8896400 Fax: +353-1-8741933 Website: www.education.ie Email: info@education.gov.ie

Applying for a visa

After scoring admission into the University one must start with the visa formalities. MEC provides wide range of services for studying in Ireland. For information on our Visa service and other services,Contact our office for further assistance.

Work Prospects

All non-European students are allowed to work for 20 hours part-time per week, during college days and full-time during vacations, for the permitted duration of stay in Ireland. However, this is applicable only for Full-time students and not for foundation-level program students.

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