If you haven't been enamored by the Emerald Isle, you haven't been watching the right travel shows. Stone fences and sheep give way to the Cliffs of Moher on the cost. Cozy pubs and traditional music dot the landscape, while metropolitan centers play home to the world's biggest and most important companies. The contrast of modern living and quaint countryside is baffling in such a small place. The Irish have a history going back thousands of years, enriched with wonder and the storytelling made all the better by the lovely accent. It is a place many people wish to see before they die.
Ireland Has It!
9 of the top 10 global ICT companies
8 of the top 10 gaming companies
8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies
6 of the top 7 diagnostics companies
15 of the top 20 medical device companies
Source: Enterprise Ireland
Ireland is the 2nd in the world for Foreign Direct Investment behind only Singapore.
8 of the top 10 gaming companies
8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies
6 of the top 7 diagnostics companies
15 of the top 20 medical device companies
Source: Enterprise Ireland
Ireland is the 2nd in the world for Foreign Direct Investment behind only Singapore.
Not only in Ireland a great place for internships and jobs due to the many companies that call it home, but Ireland is an excellent place to study and live. Ranked consistently among the top 10 in the world in both safety and friendliness, Ireland comes in highly sought after as a place to be. Dublin is one of the safest capital cities in the world, and 8 universities and colleges can be found in or around the city. Students can work while they study, and you can stay and work in the country for 1-2 years (depending on your level of degree) after you graduate. Remember, with the coming of Brexit, Ireland is the only English-speaking country in Europe now.
Ireland is not a big country but it still boasts 8 universities and 4 colleges (plus 4 more private colleges and 14 institutes of technology). All Irish universities are in the top 3% of the world in QS rankings, and 1 in 10 full-time students is international.
You will apply directly to the universities (non-EU) or through a process called CAO (EU).
Prospects info
Careersportal.ie
Qualifax.ie
You will apply directly to the universities (non-EU) or through a process called CAO (EU).
- Med and dentistry - must apply before Feb 1. The HPAT exam is required for medicine.
- Apps open in late-October and close in June (rolling admissions for non-EU)
- Here is a video for navigating the CAO process
Prospects info
Careersportal.ie
Qualifax.ie
Companies in Dublin |
Non-EU Costs |
North American students can get loans from the US or Canada for use in Ireland.
Living costs vary by location and will run between 7,000-12,000 Euros. |