Study in Ireland

Ireland is a country steeped in tradition and history. Ireland's long-standing tradition of providing exceptional education began with 6th century Irish scholar-monks, who travelled throughout Europe establishing centres of learning. Ireland's long and honourable tradition in educational excellence is recognised the world over. Successive modern governments have continued to regard education as a key priority and investment in this area has been sustained for a long time. This has resulted in one of the highest education participation rates in the world today.

Ireland a dynamic, lively, modern country with a young population and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. 40% population below 25 years and one of the fastest growing economics in the world, with population of 4.6 million Ireland is a part of European Union. Euro is the currency used in Ireland. First official language is Irish, also known as Irish Gaelic, but English (the second official language) is more widely used. Ireland ranked first in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Quality-of-life index.

Ireland has topped a list of the World's Friendliest Countries in a survey drawn up by the Lonely Planet travel guide group Every year almost 200,000 students of all ages and from all over the world come to study in Ireland. Irish people have a great love of conversation and have a genuine interest in other people. This friendliness and hospitality for which the Irish people are renowned contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to the way of life and in particular, student life in Ireland.

The country’s huge annual celebration of Saint Patricks Day (17 March) has spread across the world. Southern Ireland is known as the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.

  Education System

The following academic awards can be achieved at Irish third level institutions:

Higher Certificate: Two year full-time course

Bachelors Degree: Three year full time course

Honours Bachelors Degree: Normally a three or four year course

Graduate Diploma: Designed for graduates seeking a vocational reorientation - usually a one year course

Masters degree: Either by research or through a taught programme. Normally one-two year(s) duration

Doctorate (PhD): Usually takes a minimum of three years of original research

Education has been a key factor in making Ireland one of the fastest growing economies in the world over the past decade. Government policy on investment in research and "4th level" education as the key to developing Ireland as a knowledge society in the new global economy