STUDY IN IRELAND

STUDY IN IRELAND

Home to 9 of 10 global ICT companies, 8 of the 10 global pharmaceutical companies, a global financial services powerhouse and a centre of international banking excellence, Ireland is the European hub to over 1,000 leading multinational corporations across multiple sectors. Potential career opportunities in a host of global giants including Microsoft, Google, PayPal, Apple, Twitter, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Pfizer, GSK and Genzyme make studying in Ireland a very lucrative opportunity. High academic standards of Irish universities are enabling their graduates to make an impact on academia, research and the global business world.

A Land of Joy and Endless Possibilities.

IRELAND

  • Ireland is located in the north‐west of Europe.
  • Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.
  • Capital of Ireland is Dublin. Cork, Galway, Maynooth & Limerick are some of the popular cities of Ireland.
  • Official language of Ireland is Irish and English.
  • Population of Ireland is approximately 49 Lakhs and the Urban population of Dublin is approximately 14 Lakhs.
  • Currency of Ireland is Euro €

Why study in Ireland?

Ireland: Where Happiness Meets Opportunity.

• A friendly, safe country.

• English speaking country.

• World class Universities.

• Low cost of tuition fees & accommodation.

• Internationally recognized qualifications & extensive choice of courses.

• European Headquarters of many IT & Pharmaceutical companies.

• Masters degree of 1 year.

• Post study work visa of 2 years for Masters.

• Post study work visa of 1 year for Bachelors (Hons).

• Chance to get indefinite right to stay (similar to Permanent Residency).

Scholarships

• Innumerable scholarships and student grants are available for international students in Ireland from various sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish Higher Education institutions and other organizations. The government,educational institutions and the organizations set down their own eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate, post graduate or research students and for various fields of study.

Careers & Industry Insights

• Ireland's economy is heavily industrialized, with manufacturing and refining making up the next largest sectors after the services industry. Ireland's top industries include electronics, machinery, automobiles, forestry, and energy. The fields of software engineering, nursing, early childhood education, accounting, medicine, and law all provide promising career opportunities. Ireland is a party to the World Trade Organization, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations. Ireland also ranks highly in a number of performance indicators, including human development, economic competitiveness, education, and quality of life.

 

Ireland Institutions Represented by Visa Valley

  • Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
  • University College Dublin, Dublin
  • The National University of Ireland Galway, Galway
  • University College Cork, Cork
  • Dublin City University, Dublin (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
  • University of Limerick , Limerick
  • Maynooth University, Maynooth (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
  • Technological University Dublin (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
  • South East Technological University (Waterford Campus) 
  • South East Technological University ( Carlow Campus) 
  • Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk
  • Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon ( Athlone Campus)
  • Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon (Limerick Campus)
  • National College of Ireland, Dublin
  • Dublin Business School, Dublin
  • Griffith College, Dublin, Cork and Limerick (Campus in 3 cities)
  • Shannon College of Hotel Management, A college of NUI Galway, Galway
  • Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny Campus
  • CCT College Dublin

POPULAR PROGRAMS

Computer & Data Science
Computer & Data Science
Investment Banking & Finance
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Engineering & Construction

DURATION & TUITION FEE

Duration-

                  Bachelor’s- 3 to 4 Years

                  Master’s- 1 to 2 Years

Tuition Fees-

                Bachelor’s- € 9,000 to € 15,000 approx.

                Master’s- € 10,000 to € 25,000 approx.

Duration of Post Study Work Visa

Degree  Level Post Study Work Rights

Bachelors Degree (Ordinary)

Level 7 

6 months
 Bachelors Degree Level 8
 12 months
Masters Degree/ Postgraduate Diploma Level 9
 24 months

 

 

• Part-time work right: 20 hours during studies / 40 hours during vacations.

• The students are allowed to work part time but are restricted to do such jobs only that are related to their study course.

• Typically, the current minimum wage is €12.65 per hour.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors: Minimum 70%‐90% in class 12th for Universities

                      70% in class 12th for Institute of Technologies

                      55%‐60% in class 12th for Colleges

• Masters :  Minimum 55%‐75% in Graduation with IELTS 6.5* with no band less than 6.0.

                    IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 is also acceptable in some Universities,Institute of Technologies and Colleges.

• Intakes

                   Major:September 

                   Minor:January

 

• Application fee-€35-€60

• English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 is also acceptable in some Universities, Institute of Technologies and Colleges.

Dublin Business School offers 2 months pre‐sessional English Language course if the student is having IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 and the overall requirement is 6.5 bands.

PTE      

UG: 55-6O not less than 55 in each band 

PG: 58-65 not less than 55 in each band           

TOEFL  

TOEFL-iBT    UG & PG : Overall  90  not less than 20 in each band 

Duolingo

UG & PG : Overall  110

Popular Scholarships

Innumerable scholarships and student grants are available for international students in Ireland from various sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish Higher Education institutions and other organizations. The government,educational institutions and the organizations set down their own eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate, post graduate or research students and for various fields of study.

 

V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship

V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: 100% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: University College Dublin

Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships

Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships

Scholarship Amount: 100% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: University College Dublin

Max Arthur Macauliffe Special Merit Scholarship

Max Arthur Macauliffe Special Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: 100% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: National University of Ireland, Galway

Quercus Taught Masters Academic Scholarships

Quercus Taught Masters Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Amount: 50% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: University College Cork

Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Scholarship Amount: €5,000

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: Trinity College Dublin

Sir Peter Freyer Special Merit Scholarship

Sir Peter Freyer Special Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: 100% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: National University of Ireland, Galway

DIT Centenary Scholarship Programme

DIT Centenary Scholarship Programme

Scholarship Amount: 50% Tuition Fees

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: Dublin Institute of Technology

Kemmy Business School India Scholarship

Kemmy Business School India Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: 25% Tuition Fees in PG courses

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: University of Limerick

Jim Kemmy India Scholarship

Jim Kemmy India Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: €3, 423 and will be available to students for the 4 years of the Degree programme

Scholarship Type: Merit‐based

Applicability: University of Limerick

Documents required for Application to Institutions

• Signed application form if applicable.

• Resume.

• A Statement of purpose.

• 2 Letters of Recommendation and work experience if any.

• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score card.

• Degree/provisional/completion certificate and all the marksheets of Bachelors.

• Passing certificates and marksheets of 12th std. and 10th std.

• If the 10th or 12th mark sheets contain only the subject codes, subject key should be provided as well.

• Copy of Passport (First and last page).

Documents required for Ireland Student Visa

1. Application Forms

2.  Passport

3.  Original Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Office

4.  Original plus one copy for each of the following documents:

• Acceptance Letter & Confirmation of fees paid

• Statement of Purpose.

• Brief CV.

• Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate.

• Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate.

• Graduation Mark Sheet & Certificate (In case of PG Course).

• IELTS/PTE score card (any one).

• Letter from Current Employer or Experience Certificate (where applicable)

5.  Financial Documents.

6.  Medical Insurance is mandatory (Private Insurance is also acceptable)

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