Study in Ireland

Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, which covers five-sixths of the island and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom which covers the rest of area. Ireland is having a special history of welcoming international students for the higher education from a long time. The education system in Ireland adds significant development, transformational experience, economic potential, innovation and collaboration of a global network. For all the international students Ireland government is providing the opportunities for doing their higher education full time, part time courses for international students are not available.

The education system in Ireland is in three stages primary, secondary, and higher education which is under the control of the Minister of Education and Skills with overall control, policy, funding, and direction. The other important organizations are the National Qualification Authority of Ireland, the Higher Education Authority, and the local level comprehensive system is Education and Training Boards. The education qualification levels in Ireland are described under National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) which included primary to higher level education as Level 1, Level 2, to Level 10. Bachelor’s degree: In Ireland, the Bachelor degree is awarded as Ordinary Bachelor degree 3 years, Honours Bachelor degree 3 to 4 years and Higher Diploma which is after the completion of Honours Bachelor degree 1year. The qualification is awarded based on the ECTS Credit System that the student achieved. Students who graduated with the degree from the universities will adapt the ability of creative think, emerging technological talent, research seeking solutions and professional knowledge. Master’s degree: In Ireland, the Master's degree is awarded as Post Graduate Diploma (1 year), Master's degree (1 to 2 years) and Doctoral Degree (Approximately 4 years), which encourages the student creative thinking with confidence and enhance student's knowledge and provides standard excellence to achieve their goal and dream with Master's degree certification.

The tuition fee and living expenses are less when compare USA and UK. The Higher Education Institutions is offering a tuition grant and support for all the international students. All the international students need to pay the registration fee apart from tuition fee, this registration fee included student services and examinations.