Study in Ireland

As part of our commitment to create awareness on global higher education opportunities, we are introducing the Country Information Profile Series. It will have articles that provide information on lesser-known emerging study destinations. Here's the first one.
Why Ireland?
Ireland offers a completely unique and unforgettable living and learning experience. For an island with a population of just 6.5 million, the Irish culture and way of life have travelled far and wide. Culturally, Ireland offers a rich and respected history in literature, music and the arts. Ireland is among the safest countries in the world to do business in, according to a new study from corporate risk analysts.
Higher Education
Thirty-four higher education institutions in Ireland offer an extensive range of over 5,000 programmes leading to internationally recognised, quality assured qualifications. International students can choose to meet their education needs in highly respected business schools, centres of scientific and technology excellence as well as renowned language, humanities and arts faculties. The latter do not just offer courses in technology subjects, but also cover a wide range of vocational programmes, in subjects including hospitality, healthcare, pharmacy, media, textiles, marketing and many more. Ireland's universities in the fields of Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology have strong cooperative links with the sector.
Country Highlights
Stunning landscapes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Leading pharmaceutical and IT hub producing five of the top 12 medicines in the world.
Music, events, festivals and "The Craic".
Very affordable city.
Historical and university city
Clean environment
Top universities in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
University College Dublin
University College Cork
NUI, Galway
Dublin City University
Dublin Business School
Postgraduate Opportunities
Irish Third Level graduate scheme for international students:
One-year permission for students who have studied in Ireland and completed an Honours, Bachelor's degree / Master's / Postgraduate Diploma / Doctoral degree qualification.
Six-month permission for students who have completed a three-year general Bachelor's degree.
Who is hiring?
Eight of the world's top 10 ICT companies.
Nine of the world's top 10 Pharmaceutical and Life Science companies.
Shyamala Elango is Director, Educational Services at Inner Universe. She can be reached at elango.shyamala@inneruniverse.org