Why Study in Ireland?

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Receiving 20,000 to 30,000 international students from over 150 countries annually, Ireland is becoming a popular study destination across the globe. Ireland boasts a friendly and safe community, academic excellence and stunning scenery, making it an enjoyable and optimal environment for international students. Below are 4 solid reasons as to why you should consider studying in Ireland.

Excellent Study Options

Ireland’s academic institutions are internationally recognized, possessing high-quality teaching and learning experiences. A few of the world’s top 1% universities are housed in Ireland and offer thousands of courses for students to choose from, with strong focus on research and global collaboration. When in Ireland, rest assured that you will get to enjoy world-class education and a smooth-sailing student experience.

Friendly and Safe

Ireland has recently been ranked the third most peaceful country in the world!² This means optimum safety and security for its international students, which is a crucial requirement for any study destination. Furthermore, Ireland possesses the 2^nd best quality of life in the world!³ Additionally, Dublin came first on the 2020 Condé Nast list of Europe’s friendliest cities. These statistics are extremely attractive and assures international students of an excellent university experience unlike any other.

Lower Cost of Living

In comparison to its neighbouring countries and other popular study destinations, Ireland has one of the lowest costs of living. Dublin is undoubtedly less expensive than major urban areas such as London or New York, which is monumentally advantageous for students who are on a limited budget and need to find low-cost housing. However, similar to the rest of Europe, living in a large city such as Dublin will cost more than smaller cities such as Limerick or Galway, so choose wisely!

Stunning Scenery

Lastly, Ireland is also known as the “Emerald Isle”, due to its lush greenery and rolling hills. Ireland boasts stunning sceneries of both man-made and natural wonders. From breath-taking cliffs to medieval castles, there is a plenitude of adventures awaiting its international students. What’s more, the rest of Europe is just a few hours away! 😉 

If you are interested in furthering your studies, feel free to contact us. Our services include: education and career counselling, assistance in college/university applications, student visa application, arranging accommodation and more!

References

1. QS World University Rankings 2022 (Accessed in August 2022 from: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2022)

2. Global Peace Index 2022 (Accessed in August 2022 from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Peace_Index)

3. UNDP Index 2020 (Accessed in August 2022 from: https://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2020/december/ireland-ranked-2nd-in-world-for-quality-of-life-2020-undp-index-finds.php#:~:text=Ireland%20ranked%202nd%20in%20world%20for%20quality%20of%20life%202020%20UNDP%20Index%20finds,-News&text=The%20UNDP%20Human%20Development%20Report,number%20two%20of%20189%20countries.)