Study in Ireland

Do you want to study at a world-class university surrounded by beautiful green countryside and fascinating history? Ireland might be your dream study destination! 

There are plenty of reasons to choose Ireland as your study destination. 

It has one of the world’s best education systems, friendly and open-minded people, and major cities which are smaller and can be easily navigated. 

Why study in Ireland? 

Schools and universities in Ireland are globally recognised. This means that graduates of Irish universities can get ahead in their careers all over the world. Let's go over more about why Ireland could be your best choice! 

• High-quality education 

Ireland's education system is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world. It has seven universities that are among the best in the world, and it puts a lot of emphasis on cutting-edge research and working with other countries to develop their teaching methods. 

• Career opportunities

Many leading global companies are located in Ireland and career opportunities are plentiful. Advance your career in sectors like Software Development and IT, Engineering, Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Medtech and Pharmacy.

• Quality of life 

Ireland is a safe and tolerant place to live, consistently ranking in the top 20 countries in the world for quality of life, peace, and human development. It is also a young country, with one-third of the population under the age of 25. You will join more than 35,000 international students from 161 countries who have chosen to study in Ireland. 

• The Irish culture 

Irish people are proud of their nation and culture, and they are eager to share them with you. Even though Ireland is a small country (population: about five million), more than 70 million people worldwide claim to be of Irish descent. Once you've lived in Ireland, you'll have friends from all over the world. 

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Ireland Scholarships

If you are keen to study in Ireland and wish to explore some funding options, there are many scholarships for international students offered by the Irish government, individual Irish universities, and other organisations.

Why study in Ireland?

Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world and there are many reasons to study here. Its schools and universities are globally connected, providing graduates with multiple career opportunities all over the world.

Ireland higher education system

Education has always been prized in Ireland throughout its history. Today, the Irish higher education system offers excellent programmes for international students of all ages. More than one in ten full-time students come from overseas.