An Irish Qualification for Global Success

Ireland is a country with great natural beauty, a rich history and top universities. Whether you are looking for a degree or a more specialist qualification, an Irish education will deliver exceptional results and set you apart from other candidates. Currently in Ireland, over 40,000 international students work on their short-term, undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 
As these students have realised, there is an enormous amount of value to be found in a country that is welcoming, consistently reinventing itself, globally connected, socially and economically progressive, and steeped in rich heritage.
An English-speaking country at the heart of Europe, Ireland has a wide global reach, and graduates of Irish schools, colleges and universities bring world-class qualifications and unique life experiences with them.
Being a smaller island nation, Ireland has often been required to be creative and forward-thinking in order to stay competitive. This essence of pursuing the best is something bred into all students of Ireland, and with a deep-rooted culture of creativity and problem-solving, Ireland's graduates are typified by their ability to tackle not just the challenges of today but of the future, making them highly sought-after in diverse industries and markets all over the world.
Beyond being a centre for international banking excellence, the headquarters of some of the greatest tech and pharma companies and leaders in value-added agricultural products, Ireland has made great efforts in recent years to entice technology-based companies. Businesses including Amazon, Apple, Airbnb, eBay, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Uber all have offices based in Ireland, most of which operate as the European base of operations. This is a testament both to the vision of Ireland and how highly these businesses rate Irish universities and graduates.
Ireland does not have a very large population compared to say, Britain or France, meaning there is greater opportunity to develop an international career there, while an Irish education in combination with experience at world-renowned companies will provide a stable base for a career in any country.
Under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme, non-European third level graduates can remain in Ireland for up to 24 months after completion of studies to look for full-time employment. In addition to this, employers can hire graduates who are eligible to work for up to 40 hours per week.
Ireland's language, economy, traditions and quality of education would make the country a valuable consideration for any prospective student. There has never been a time when the value of spending time studying, living and working in another country has been greater. As global citizens, the more we learn from and understand one another, the richer all of our societies become.
The ease of application and affordable costs, especially when compared with the United Kingdom, a country that shares a lot of similarities with Ireland, make Ireland even more enticing.
If you are interested in or would like to find out more about studying abroad, come and meet some of Ireland's best universities at the UAE Global Education Fairs. 'Education in Ireland' will also be present to provide advice and help students find the right course for you in Ireland.

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