Why Ireland is Popular for Higher Education Among India Students

Wish to pursue higher education overseas? Check out why Indian students and other international students choose to pursue higher education in Ireland and its prestigious universities.

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Top Colleges in Ireland You Should Consider

Indian students have favoured studying abroad, especially, for pursuing master programmes. The trend of leaving the country for postgraduate courses was observed more frequently in metro cities. However, Indian students from different cities have now started considering overseas education for better exposure and global educational experience.

Although the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK are the most popular study abroad destinations, Ireland has emerged as one of the popular destinations for overseas education due to favourable conditions for international students. Ireland has not gone unnoticed amongst Indian students who seek overseas education and 2,500 Indians are currently studying in Ireland.

Senior Education Adviser with Education in Ireland, Barry O'Driscoll, talked about the education opportunities in Ireland and the requirements for a visa for Indian students who are looking forward to applying for Irish Universities.

Following are the Advantages of Studying in Ireland for International Students:

1. Universities with Excellent Global Rankings : Universities in Ireland rank among the top 5% of the global universities. Whereas, in the field of research, the universities rank among the top 1% of the global universities and offer world-class education to the students.

2. Student-friendly environment: Since the native language in Ireland is English, Indian students find it easy to adjust to the new culture. Being a multicultural society, Ireland welcomes all international students and makes them feel welcome and safe.

3. Currency Friendly: The country also offers good value for money as compared to the UK. Since the Brexit vote, the number of international applications received by the country has increased.

4. Job Opportunities for International Students: Ireland offers a two-year stay back the option to international students pursuing master’s programme and allows them to take up jobs and earn in the country. This scheme is very beneficial for students who take loans.

5. Diverse Programmes: There are a total of 34 higher educational institutes in India that offer 5,000 different academic programmes. This wide spectrum of programmes enables the students to pursue the courses of their choice.

6. Visa Assistance: Visa Officers of Ireland offer assistance to students and aspiring students in order to help them acquire a student visa. Officials of the country have also been working closely with the Indian visa office to help students get through.

7. Scholarships: Ireland offers more than 200 scholarships to Indian students on the basis of merit and academic background. The procedure of awarding scholarship may vary from institute to institute.

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Pursuing masters in Ireland is one of the overseas opportunities that Indian students can consider. With popular courses in the field of engineering, management, digital marketing, biomedical science, etc. there are various options that students can choose from and pay off their education loans by taking up jobs in Ireland for two years.

Top Colleges in Ireland You Should Consider

Since Ireland is a top choice for students who wish to pursue higher education overseas, then you must check out some of the top colleges in Ireland.

Name of College	Course Offered
Name of College	Bachelors Degree Streams	Masters Degree Streams
Dublin City University	Engineering	Engineering
	Applied and Pure Science	Commerce
	Business Management	Humanities and Arts
	-	Business Management
	-	Applied and Pure Sciences
Dundalk Institute of Technology	Hospitality and Leisure	Applied and Pure Sciences
	Engineering	-
	Applied and Pure Sciences	-
	Commerce	-
	Business Management	-
IT Sligo Ireland	Applied and Pure Sciences	These streams can be found across UG and PG levels.
	Commerce
	Engineering
Maynooth University Ireland	Engineering	These streams can be found across UG and PG levels
	Social Sciences
	Humanities and Arts
	Law
	Education and Training
Trinity College Dublin	Humanities and Arts	-
Trinity College Dublin	Health and Medicine	-

These are a few colleges where you can apply for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Visit our Study Abroad page of CollegeDekho and read more about international universities and colleges on offer.

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With a good academic record, qualifying marks in the English language test and a little guidance, you can secure admission in either of the higher education institutes in Ireland.

With Inputs from NDTV

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Yes, Lovely Professional University allows students to pay their fees in parts, depending on the admission cycle and university guidelines. You can usually pay the initial or half fee at the time of admission to confirm your seat. The remaining amount can be paid before or shortly after the start of classes, as per the deadlines mentioned in your offer letter. LPU also provides easy installment options. For exact dates, you should check your admission portal or contact the admission helpline.

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LPU does not follow a fixed cutoff for B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence because the admission and scholarship categories depend on performance in LPUNEST or JEE Main scores. Generally, students with good scores in LPUNEST qualify for higher scholarship categories, while those with average scores can still get admission under lower categories. For JEE Main applicants, scoring around the 70–80 percentile or above improves chances for better scholarships. Even if your score is moderate, you can still get admission because LPU keeps the process flexible. Meeting the basic eligibility of 60% in 12th with Physics, Maths and English is essential.