Why Do Indian Students Choose To Study In Ireland For 2024 Intakes

1- Study In The English Language

Within Europe, there exist many languages in the different countries, and after the UK, Ireland is the only other English-speaking country on the continent. Between languages spoken in India and Europe, only English comes out as the commonality. This is why studying in English is easier for Indian students. They will experience no language barriers while learning and studying in Ireland, which is a hefty benefit.

2- Top Ranked Universities

There are a variety of educational institutions to choose from in Ireland. Edugo Abroad is partnered with many of the top institutions in the country and has a good working relationship with them.

Below we have listed the universities that students should consider for their studies in Ireland:

• Dublin Business School (DBS)
• Griffith College
• National College of Ireland
• National College of Ireland
• Atlantic Aviation Institute (AAI)
• CCT College
• Cork Institute of Technology
• Dublin City University (DCU)
• Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
• Institute of Art, Design and Technology
• Institute of Technology Carlow
• Institute of Technology Tralee
• IT Sligo
• Letterkenny Institute of Technology
• Limerick Institute of Technology
• Maynooth University (MU)
• National University of Ireland Galway
• National University of Ireland Galway
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Cork
• University College Dublin
• University of Limerick
• Waterford Institute of Technology

3- Part-Time Jobs

There are plenty of opportunities in Ireland for students to gain a bit of extra money and work experience. The country allows students to work part-time for 20 hours per week in the academic year. On the other hand, during the months of May, June, July, August & mid-December to mid-January, students are allowed to work 40 hours per week.

4- Top IT, Pharma & Finance Companies To Work

Ireland is a hub of technology, innovation, and work opportunities. It is known around the world for its Pharmaceutical & Finance companies and it is also the largest exporter of software worldwide. The country is home to around 1,000 world-class multi-national companies, like:

• 6 of the top 7 diagnostic companies
• 8 of the top 10 gaming companies
• 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies
• 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies
• 15 of the top 20 medical device companies

On top of this, around 50% of the world’s top and leading financial services firms are also headquartered in Ireland. The universities in Ireland have a good relationship with the industries which on top of the many companies that exist in the country will lead to loads of work & career opportunities for international students.

5- Irish Life-Style & Culture

Irish culture is filled with traditions, stories, myths, festivals, customs, food, folk music and much more. The country has a rich history and culture, with the Irish people being very welcoming, polite, fun-loving and sociable. The people are passionate about their food, drink, and sports, and are very family-oriented.

The country itself is very beautiful with scenic landscapes, green countryside, and loads of castles to visit. Ireland is also one of the safest countries in the world. It ranked among the Top 10 in Global Peace Indices of 2017 and 2018 and presently ranks among the Top 15.

6- 2 Years PSW Visa

Students can stay and work in Ireland after their studies are over under the Third Level Graduate Scheme. This Scheme permits non-EU international students who have graduated from Irish higher education institutions to stay back in Ireland for 2years/24 months to get and seek employment.

Students can qualify for this Scheme if they are full-time students with an Irish accredited degree and have the Visa Stamp 2. This scheme will allow students to stay back in Ireland for up to 2 years to find suitable employment. This extension is non-renewable which means that if students wish to stay back further than 2 years, they will need to apply for either a work permit, also known as General Employment Permit or a green card, also known as Critical Skills Employment Permit.

Ireland now also grants a new visa stamp called Stamp 1G to international graduates authorized to work under the Third Level Graduate Scheme. With this stamp, students don’t need to get an extra work permit to extend their stay in Ireland after the scheme.

7- Only Country That Remained Open During COVID-19 With Almost No Rejection In 2024 Intakes

During the Covid-19 pandemic, similar to other continents, European countries also closed off their borders to international students, but not Ireland. No other country allowed students to come and study there, but Ireland did. It was open to international students throughout the pandemic. As a cherry on the top, students who wished to study in Ireland faced almost no rejections.