Overview
Ireland’s worldwide reputation for high quality education is built on the
solid foundation of commitment to excellence. Ireland is a beautiful island,
combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt countryside, offering
cityscapes steeped in history and landscapes lush with a rich natural habitat.
Renowned for friendliness, our safe, English speaking country offers the
warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world.
solid foundation of commitment to excellence. Ireland is a beautiful island,
combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt countryside, offering
cityscapes steeped in history and landscapes lush with a rich natural habitat.
Renowned for friendliness, our safe, English speaking country offers the
warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world.
world’s friendliest country in 2008 and 2010 and was ranked 12th in the 2009
Global Peace Index. International students enrich campus communities
countrywide and our hospitable nature coupled with an unrivalled sense of fun
ensures living in Ireland is an unforgettable experience. The island’s varied
environment is ideal for many outdoor pursuits such as climbing, water sports
and all kinds of ball and team sports. It’s easy to explore Europe from an
Irish base with low-cost, frequent flights making trips affordable.
educational links with the English-speaking world, especially with the UK - our
next door neighbor - and with the USA. With 36% of the population under the age
of 25, Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the English-speaking world
to be a student.
worldwide for excellence, delivering world-class innovative learning in many
disciplines. Students can choose from an extensive range of courses to meet
their needs in highly respected business schools, centers of scientific and
technology excellence as well as renowned language, humanities and arts
faculties.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Must submit all original documents.
2. Passport should be valid for
at least 6 months after the intended date of departure fr4om Ireland.
at least 6 months after the intended date of departure fr4om Ireland.
3. 3 recently taken passport size
photographs.
photographs.
4. Letter of Acceptance from the
college, confirming you have been accepted and enrolled on a course of
full-time education, involving a minimum of 15 hours organized daytime tuition
each week.
college, confirming you have been accepted and enrolled on a course of
full-time education, involving a minimum of 15 hours organized daytime tuition
each week.
5. This letter should specify the
course you will be studying.
course you will be studying.
6. It should also confirm the
amount of fees payable for your course, and that this amount has been paid.
amount of fees payable for your course, and that this amount has been paid.
Note:
1. Where the course fees are less
than Euro 6,000, fees must be paid in full to the college, prior to applying
for your visa.
than Euro 6,000, fees must be paid in full to the college, prior to applying
for your visa.
2. Where the course fees are in
excess of Euro 6,000, you must pay at least this amount prior to applying for
your visa.
excess of Euro 6,000, you must pay at least this amount prior to applying for
your visa.
3. If the college has taken out
medical insurance on your behalf, details of this must be contained in this
letter of acceptance.
medical insurance on your behalf, details of this must be contained in this
letter of acceptance.
4. Evidence of sufficient funds
of support for the duration of stay (e.g. statement of earnings, bank
statement, traveler's checks etc.)
of support for the duration of stay (e.g. statement of earnings, bank
statement, traveler's checks etc.)
5. You must provide evidence that
you have attained the necessary level of academic achievement required to
follow your chosen course.
you have attained the necessary level of academic achievement required to
follow your chosen course.
6. All educational certificates
7. If employed, employment
documentation will be needed or if still in school, letter from school
releasing you from studies.
documentation will be needed or if still in school, letter from school
releasing you from studies.
8. Proof of accommodation if possible
9. Letter from your family
offering financial support if available
offering financial support if available
10. Letter from college
confirming payment of course fees & if applicable accommodation charges.
confirming payment of course fees & if applicable accommodation charges.
11. Completed Visa Application
form
form
12. English Language Proficiency
Certificate.
Certificate.
13. Original documents are required and must be
in English or accompanied by a notarized translation of same.
in English or accompanied by a notarized translation of same.
Universities & Colleges
Dublin City University
National University of Ireland University
College Cork
College Cork
University College Dublin
National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
University
of Limerick
of Limerick
University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin
St Angela's College of Education, SligoNUIG
St
Catherine's College of Education for Home Economics
Catherine's College of Education for Home Economics
Church
of Ireland College of Education
of Ireland College of Education
Froebel College of Education
The
Marino Institute of Education
Marino Institute of Education
Mary
Immaculate College, LimerickUL
Immaculate College, LimerickUL
Mater
Dei Institute of EducationDCU
Dei Institute of EducationDCU
St
Patrick's College of EducationDCU
Patrick's College of EducationDCU
Hibernia College
Degrees
offered in Netherland
offered in Netherland
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Higher Diploma
3. Master's degree
4. Doctoral or Ph.D. degree
Semester Offer
1. Fall semester: August to December
2. Spring semester: January to May
Requirements
for Bachelor's Program
for Bachelor's Program
A. Academic
1. 1. At least 12
years of education (HSC equivalent).
years of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. Most universities
require IELTS band of 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
require IELTS band of 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Bachelor's Degree:
Approx. 3 to 4 years of study.
Approx. 3 to 4 years of study.
(Exception: a.
Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and Dentistry studies last 5 years b.
Medicine takes 6 years)
Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and Dentistry studies last 5 years b.
Medicine takes 6 years)
Requirements
for Master's Program
for Master's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 16 years
of education.
of education.
B. Language Proficiency
1. Most universities
require IELTS band of 6.0 to 6.5 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 to 237 or iBT score 79
to 93
require IELTS band of 6.0 to 6.5 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 to 237 or iBT score 79
to 93
D. Course Length
1. Master's Degree:
approx. 1 to 3 years of study
approx. 1 to 3 years of study
2. Doctorate or Ph.D.
Program: approx. 3 to 5 years of study.
Program: approx. 3 to 5 years of study.
Subjects for
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Accountancy,
Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies, Education, Agriculture, Alternative
Medicine, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archaeology,
Architecture, Design, Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Audio Engineering,
Automotive Dealership Management, Automotive Engineering, Aviation Studies,
Banking and Finance, Biochemistry, Biological & Physical Sciences,
Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Built Environment, Business &
Management, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chiropractic Studies,
Civil Engineering, Communications and Media, Computing, Dance, Drama,
E-Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Tactile Therapies, Fashion, Film,
Fine Art, Food Science, Geography, Graphic Design, Law, Health Care Management,
Health Economics, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, International Tourism
and Hospitality, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Interior
Design, International Business, Journalism, Life Sciences, Management,
Manufacturing, Marine Biology, Maritime Studies, Marketing, Materials Science,
Mathematics and Computing, MBA, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science,
Medicine, Multimedia, Natural History, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational
Therapy and Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiotherapy,
Politics, Property Management, Public Health, Pure Mathematics, Sociology,
Sport Science, Telecommunications, Town and Country Planning, Veterinary
Science, Web Design, Wildlife Management, Zoology etc.
Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies, Education, Agriculture, Alternative
Medicine, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archaeology,
Architecture, Design, Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Audio Engineering,
Automotive Dealership Management, Automotive Engineering, Aviation Studies,
Banking and Finance, Biochemistry, Biological & Physical Sciences,
Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Built Environment, Business &
Management, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chiropractic Studies,
Civil Engineering, Communications and Media, Computing, Dance, Drama,
E-Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Tactile Therapies, Fashion, Film,
Fine Art, Food Science, Geography, Graphic Design, Law, Health Care Management,
Health Economics, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, International Tourism
and Hospitality, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Interior
Design, International Business, Journalism, Life Sciences, Management,
Manufacturing, Marine Biology, Maritime Studies, Marketing, Materials Science,
Mathematics and Computing, MBA, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science,
Medicine, Multimedia, Natural History, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational
Therapy and Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiotherapy,
Politics, Property Management, Public Health, Pure Mathematics, Sociology,
Sport Science, Telecommunications, Town and Country Planning, Veterinary
Science, Web Design, Wildlife Management, Zoology etc.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees in EURO
For 1 Academic Year
For 1 Academic Year
1. For Bachelor's
Program: 10,500 to 15,150 (EURO)
Program: 10,500 to 15,150 (EURO)
2. For Master's
Program: 7,400 to 15,720 (EURO)
Program: 7,400 to 15,720 (EURO)
B. Living & Other
Expense in EURO for 1 Month
Expense in EURO for 1 Month
1. Accommodation: 400
to 600 EURO
to 600 EURO
2. Food: 200 to 300
EURO
EURO
3. Books and other
academic requisites: 55 EURO
academic requisites: 55 EURO
4. Clothes, laundry:
65 EURO
65 EURO
5. Recreation: 200
EURO
EURO
6. Other: 100 EURO
How to Apply
to the University
to the University
1. Check with the
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
3. You can also
download application form from university website.
download application form from university website.
4. Some universities
have an on-line application facility.
have an on-line application facility.
5. Admission Office
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
6. You should start
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
7. The decision of
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
Supporting
Documents
Documents
1. Completed
Application Form.
Application Form.
2. Money
order/Application fee Documents (if needed)
order/Application fee Documents (if needed)
3. Official English
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
4. School/College
leaving certificate.
leaving certificate.
5. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
6. Score report of
SAT, GRE, GMAT (if needed)
SAT, GRE, GMAT (if needed)
7. Letter of
financial responsibility directly from your sponsor.
financial responsibility directly from your sponsor.
8. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
4. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
5. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
Other
Information
Information
1. Your eligibility for public health
services depends on your country of origin, the duration of your stay in
Ireland and your financial situation. With regard to hospitalization for non-EU
students (Bangladeshi Students are Non EU Students), if you are undertaking a
full time course of study for at least one year, you are classed as
"ordinarily resident" in Ireland, and are therefore entitled to
public patient facilities.
services depends on your country of origin, the duration of your stay in
Ireland and your financial situation. With regard to hospitalization for non-EU
students (Bangladeshi Students are Non EU Students), if you are undertaking a
full time course of study for at least one year, you are classed as
"ordinarily resident" in Ireland, and are therefore entitled to
public patient facilities.
2. The major universities and institutes of
technology have medical centers on campus, or arrangements with General
Practitioners (GPs) based nearby. This is a free service. If you are unable to
see the doctor at your university, GPs are widely available in Ireland and
their services can be obtained at most times of the day. They generally charge
about ?40 for a consultation. For more information on public healthcare
entitlements, visit Department of Health and Child site.
technology have medical centers on campus, or arrangements with General
Practitioners (GPs) based nearby. This is a free service. If you are unable to
see the doctor at your university, GPs are widely available in Ireland and
their services can be obtained at most times of the day. They generally charge
about ?40 for a consultation. For more information on public healthcare
entitlements, visit Department of Health and Child site.
1. In general, Non EU nationals must have a permit to work in Ireland.
2. Students are allowed to work for periods
of up to 20 hours per week during the school term and up to 40 hours per week
during official school holidays.
of up to 20 hours per week during the school term and up to 40 hours per week
during official school holidays.
1. Job areas & types: Pubs, Shops,
Factories, Cafes & Restaurants, Bar, Hotels, Clubs, Receptionists,
Maintenance Worker, Cleaner, Nursing, Accounting, Offices, Service Manager,
Marketing Support, It, Driver, Call Center, Sales, Exhibition Work, Sorting
Mail, Gardening, Modeling, Newspaper & Magazine Distribution, Courier Work,
Tourist Job etc.
Factories, Cafes & Restaurants, Bar, Hotels, Clubs, Receptionists,
Maintenance Worker, Cleaner, Nursing, Accounting, Offices, Service Manager,
Marketing Support, It, Driver, Call Center, Sales, Exhibition Work, Sorting
Mail, Gardening, Modeling, Newspaper & Magazine Distribution, Courier Work,
Tourist Job etc.
2. Average wages in EURO (?): Students can
earn from 6 to 20 EURO per hour
earn from 6 to 20 EURO per hour
1. Students may apply for credit transfer
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Ireland.
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Ireland.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the Irish universities consider
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents to your target
university:
university:
a. Your application form for the
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
b. Official copies of your academic
transcript
transcript
c. Also include an official letter from head
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g.
First Year, Second Year etc.)
First Year, Second Year etc.)
f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used
at your institution.
at your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
1. Irish Research Council Scholarship
2. Government Exchange Scholarships
