ABOUT IRELAND:

Many courses, MS in Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Management and Business Analytics rank among the top 10 worldwide. The majority of Indian students opt for a Master’s program for major benefits. Graduating from these MS degrees in Ireland guarantees high chances of employment in Ireland. Also, Irish universities boast high research outputs; the hallmark of a good postgraduate study destination. Below are the reasons why an MS or MBA in Ireland is lucrative and will be life-altering. Particularly, as an Indian student, you get several benefits.

To get into an Irish university, Indian students require a good academic record, and scores on one of these tests – IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, and Duolingo.

GRE & GMAT is not required by almost all Irish universities (UCD & TCD may ask for GMAT scores for their MBA degrees).

How much study gap is acceptable in Ireland?

The answer is…Study gaps don’t matter for Irish universities! As long as you can provide a good explanation for the gap between your last academic year and the time of application, you are as good as any other person without a study gap. Various reasons such as employment, vacation, health issues, and business ventures can be used to explain your study gap. You can provide these reasons in your Statement of Purpose.

There are also independent colleges in Ireland where Indian students can study for cheaper fees. Provided you have the necessary work experience, colleges such as Dublin Business School, Griffith College Dublin and National College of Ireland should be a sweet deal!

Scholarships to study in Ireland for Indian students

The cost of a Master’s degree has always been an impediment for Indian students to studying in Ireland.

So, here is a list of scholarships available for students who are looking to study in Ireland.

• Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme sponsored by the Higher Education Authority (HEA)

• The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

• Scholarships by the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)

About 60 students get this scholarship which pays them 10,000 euros per year. These scholarships make life extremely easy for Indian students in Ireland.

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Due to cordial relationship between India and Ireland, there is less than a 5% chance of a visa refusal for Indian students to study in Ireland.

Ireland is home to some of the finest universities in the world. Some of the key fields Irish universities specialise in include the natural sciences, technology, economics, and the humanities. There are two dozen universities and institutes of technology on this island for you to apply. Getting a Bachelors or Masters in Ireland is a great experience for your professional development. Of course, how much you ultimately pay will depend on a great number of factors.

Career outlook: Working in Ireland after graduation

In the past three or four decades, after becoming a member of the European Union, Ireland quickly turned from Europe’s poorhouse to Europe’s economic powerhouse. Structural reforms have led to a viable boost and attracted many multinational corporations - and especially technology companies - to set up their European headquarters in Ireland, including the likes of Google, Airbnb, Pfizer, Dell and others. Therefore, Ireland offers numerous opportunities for graduates with an international background. If you study in Ireland, you stand a good chance at finding a job and staying in the country after you graduate.