Study Abroad in Ireland
What to Know Before You Study in Ireland
Ireland is known for more than just shamrocks and leprechauns. The small country also has prestigious universities, such as Trinity College in Dublin and the National University of Ireland.
It’s good grades and not the luck o’ the Irish that will get students into their university of choice!
Universities and Classes if You Study Abroad in Ireland
About 60 percent of Irish students pursue some form of higher education. They can choose from several options, such as universities, technological schools or colleges of educations. These receive state funds.
Private colleges are another alternative.
Undergraduate courses include lectures, smaller tutorials and possibly lab work. If you study abroad in Ireland, you will find that the academic year is similar to that offered in the US. It runs from September through June with either two or three semesters.
The National University of Ireland, established in 1908, is the country’s largest university. It includes four constituent universities (in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Maynooth) and five colleges, including the Royal College of Surgeons for future doctors and the National College of Art and Design.
Ireland has seven universities. They include the four that make up the National University of Ireland, the University of Limerick, Dublin City University and the University of Dublin/Trinity College. The country also has dozens of other institutions for higher education.
Enrollment is competitive and is based on the student’s Leaving Certificate, a type of final exam.
Degrees in Ireland
A number of degrees are offered in Ireland.
- Earning a higher certificate takes two years.
- An ordinary bachelor’s degree generally takes three years.
- An honors bachelor’s degree requires three to four years.
Additional degrees include:
- A graduate diploma for a vocation after a one year course.
- A master’s degree after one to two years.
- A doctorate after at least three years of research.
Ireland also has a group called the Higher Education and Training Awards Council. HETAC sets standards and presents degrees and other awards of higher education (up to the doctorate level) outside the university setting.
Costs to Study Abroad in Ireland
Undergraduate fees can be high for students outside of the European Union. Those studying the arts, humanities, business or something similar can expect to pay between US $13,400 and $20,000.
More technological fields such as engineering can run up to $27,000. The cost is steeper for fields like medicine: US $37,000 to $53,200.
Scholarships are available for students who want to study abroad in Ireland.
Ireland’s landscape and literary heritage may draw students to its universities, not to mention the fact that so many people claim Irish ancestors. But the appeal of Irish universities isn’t just lyrical. If you study abroad in Ireland, you will get a good education too.
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