Top FAQ of Ireland and Ireland Interview Question

1. People are friendly and they welcome international students with an open heart.

2. Universities provide reasonable accommodation and provide great opportunity to students to explore a growing city and learn about culture.

3. Their Education system is excellent. As long a student pursue his or her education there, they are likely to find their credits to other universities around the world and can easily be transfer. Even in their home country they can complete degree.

4. Students can learn many new languages, as many universities offer English courses to help international students improve their speaking skills.

5. The government of allows students to apply for a green card and can also get work permit. Many universities provide internship opportunities as well.

Undergrad:

Academic Requirements:

• A minimum academic score of 60%

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma but not mandatory

• ILETS: 6.0- 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component

• 18 years of age before joining a degree program

• CNIC Passport

• Offer Or Acceptance Letter

Postgrad:

• Letter of placement on a course at a recognized education institution

• Not already  have a tourist or business visa

• health insurance Letter or Cover Costs

• Original Degree or Transcript

• Visa Support Letter

• ILETs requirement Band 6.5 in each module

Ireland is a great destination for international students, who are wishing to complete postgraduate degree. The Ireland degree is having a worth value. Majority of the Irish universities are toped in ranking at world level, and in European as well. Ireland is a popular destination for international students in term of employability as well.

Non-EU students who are going to study abroad, will need to apply for a student or dependent visa on their nationality.

Basic requirements are:

• Placement Letter at recognized university

• Student should not already have a tourist or business visa

• Payment of all visa fees

• Bio matric and medial

• Comprehensive health insurance cover Cost

• Valid CNIC,Passport, Police verification certificate

• Polio Vaccination Card

• Official ILETS Result card

There is no hard and fast rule for getting a student Visa. Students should only fulfil the basic requirements for applying visa. 

It is not mandatory but of visa officer asked, then it’s necessary to go for it. However, a medical examination is mandatory for getting a student visa.

The Ireland has nine prestigious universities and 15 technological institutes. Each from year 161 countries 35,000 international students enroll themselves in these universities. The government of Ireland spends 870 million EUR per year in research in higher education along with scholarships to encourage international student.

Each year government of Ireland announce many scholarship programs for international students.

• Irish Aid funded Fellowship Training Programme

• DIT Centenary Scholarship Programme  

• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology scholarships 

• Claddagh Scholarship Programme

• Opportunities in Ireland for Ontario College Graduates

• Fulbright Scholarships

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In Ireland School, colleges and universities, Irish is the primary medium of instruction at all levels and English is the second medium of instruction. Most university arrange their programs in English, with only a few Irish options are left. Some universities offer courses through French, German or Spanish partly.

The tuition fees that a student will pay in Ireland will vary from institution to institution, depending on where which university is affordable and approachable as well. On the other hand Ireland operates a Free Fees Initiative for full-time undergraduate international students. The cost charge between €5,000 and €10,000 annually.

Some students can choose to stay in Ireland on the following options:

On-campus accommodation,

• Halls of residence

• Apartments of 4 to 8 students,

• Shared Accommodation

Outside Campus:

• Self-catering, or rented accommodation.

• Host Family

• Accommodation from Office

Yes, ILETS is the basic requirement for international Students.

International students who are going to opt for a full-time study program in Ireland, can receive certain benefits. With a degree program they can get casual work permit. But they need to fulfill the given requirements:

• Enroll themselves in a  full-time program of education with NFQ Level 7

• Complete of 15 hours/day of Study

• Get registration  with Garda National Immigration Bureau

Non-EU countries Student, who are wishing to work in Germany after graduating. They can extend their residence permit for up to 18 months more.

International students within 60 days after graduation, should enroll themselves in another study program to gain employment on an F-1 visa. This F-1 visa will allow them to remain employed at that organization for three years.

It’s mandatory for students to stay in Ireland for 5 years for Permanent Residency. This includes General Employment Permit holders as well. However, Critical Skills Employment Permit holders can also apply for residency just after 2 years.