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The Republic of Ireland is the second-largest island in the British Isles located in Northwest Europe and third largest in Europe. It is separated from the United Kingdom by the North Channel to the east. Irish culture has had strong influence over other cultures, particularly in literature, music, the language, aand Gaelic games. The Irish culture shares close similarities with the UK in terms of the English language and sports like football, rugby, golf, and horse racing. Also, the country is commonly known as the Emerald Isle, due to the green colour of its beautiful landscapes, rolling hills and valleys. Ireland is a beautiful Island, combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt country side, cityscapes steeped in history and a rich natural habitat. Ireland is situated in the Northwest of Europe and separated from the United Kingdom by the Irish Sea and the North Channel. To the west of the island is the Northern Atlantic Ocean, and to the South is the Celtic Sea. Ireland has total land area of 84,421 square kilometres of which the Republic of Ireland is 83%, and the rest in Northern Ireland. it is the 20th biggest island in the world. Ireland experiences an oceanic climate which is mild with a few extremities. Due to frequent rainfall and mild climate on the island, Ireland has extremely lush vegetation. Winters are from December to February, winters are cold but not freezing, with frequent rain and cloudy skies. The minimum temperature in inland areas averages between 7-8 ºC in Spring from March to May is cold but becomes milder once it reaches May. It is the sunniest time of the year and the least rainy period. Summers from June to August, the temperatures are cool, with daily averages around 17-20 º c in Autumn from September to November is cloudy, rainy, and windy, with very little sunshine. Ireland is known to have 50% world’s leading financial services firms and leading MNCs, Global ICT, pharmaceutical, gaming companies such as Google, Medtronic and Microsoft.
Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world. In fact, many believe the education system is a major reason for the country’s rapid economic growth in the last few decades. Responsibility for education lies within the Department of Education and Science, which administers all aspects of education policy. There are three main sectors of formal education: primary (eight years), secondary (six years) and tertiary/higher education (universities, Institutes of Technology, colleges of education, NUI colleges, and independent colleges). In recent years a fourth sector, called further education, has been added to promote the concept of lifelong learning throughout a person’s career and life. Tuition fees are charged to some international students but not others; please see this Education in Ireland link for details. In terms of higher education, Ireland has 7 universities, 11 Institutes of Technology (IoTs), one Technological University, 15 private higher education institutions, and 7 colleges of education. All government-approved academic awards in these institutions are internationally recognised. There is a wide range of technical and vocational training programmes available in Ireland. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, English-language programmes attracted roughly 120,000-130,000 students a year of all ages and nationalities .
5.1 million | Languages: English and Irish | Currency: Euro Time: Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Local Time = UTC +0h
Ireland consistently ranks among the friendliest countries in the world for newcomers and tourists. Ireland is predominantly Christian, and mainly Roman Catholic. English and Irish (Gaelic) are the official languages, although Gaelic is a minority language.
Myths and legends are an integral part of Irish culture. Traditions such as music, Irish dancing, social outings at the lrish pub, and wearing something green on St Patrick’s Day are a very important part of the culture. The Irish are well recognised for their love of storytelling, their wit and humour, and for a distinctive musical rhythm or lilt in their voice in conversation. At the same time, they have embraced modern culture, and international students will see both traditional and modern culture side by side in Ireland.
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) explains:
“Every year, estimates are published which give an indication of how much it costs to live as a student for one academic year (nine months) in Ireland. Recent figures for Dublin have ranged between €10,000 and €15,000, and largely depending on the type of accommodation chosen. These estimates include rent, electricity, food, books, laundry and medicine, as well as travel passes and social expenses, but exclude tuition fees. Rents and prices for goods and services are generally cheaper for students living outside of Dublin.
ICOS provides a good deal more information on living costs, as well as how international students can make the most of their budget: https://www.internationalstudents.le/info-and. advice/practical-information/cost-of-living.
Since joining the European Union (EU) in 1973, Ireland has transformed itself from a largely agricultural society into a modern, technologically advanced economy which is now ranked eighth in the world in terms of purchasing parity.
Notably, the Republic of Ireland is ranked in the top 10 countries in the world on the Human Development Index, which basically registers the overall well-being and progress of a population. The economy is increasingly a “knowledge” economy with a focus on services and high-tech. Ireland’s currency is the Euro.
The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary democracy with two houses of parliament:
the upper house, Senate (Seanad) and the lower house, House of Representatives (Dail). The popularly elected president is the head of state and the prime minister is the leader of the national parliament. Local government takes place through elected county councils for each of the 26 counties.
Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world. In fact, many believe the education system is a major reason for the country’s rapid economic growth in the last few decades. Responsibility for education lies within the Department of Education and Science, which administers all aspects of education policy.
There are three main sectors of formal education: primary (eight years, secondary (six years and tertiary higher education (universities, Institutes of Technology, colleges of education, NUI colleges, and independent colleges. In recent years a fourth sector, called further education, has been added to promote the concept of lifelong learning throughout a person’s career and life. Tuition fees are charged to some international students but not others;
please see this Education in Ireland link for details.
In terms of higher education, Ireland has 7 universities, l1 Institutes of Technology (loTs), one Technological University, 15 private higher education institutions, and 7 colleges of education. All government-approved academic awards in these institutions are internationally recognised. There is a wide range of technical and vocational training programmes available in Ireland. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, English-language programmes attracted roughly 120,000-130,000 students a year of all ages and nationalities.
With a relatively young population an internationally acclaimed emphasis on education, and a reputation for being a safe place to live, Ireland can be a very exciting place to be a student.
Citizens of the European Economic Area (EA) generally do not have any special requirements to study in Ireland. For some countries outside the EEA, a visa is not required. It is important to check country-specific requirements via the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
If a visa is required, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website provides detailed information of how to apply and the essential documents that must accompany an application. Some of these requirements include a letter of acceptance for enrolment in a recognised course, immediate access to a specific amount of funds, proof of private medical insurance, proof of English-language level sufficient to meet entry (e.g., IELTS 5) and ability to complete the course, mainly for students who intend to enrol for third-level institutions. International students studying in a full-time recognised course of at least one year’s duration may be eligible to obtain casual employment of up to 20 hours a week. Ireland also offers generous work concessions to international students.
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