ABOUT IRELAND
The country recognized as The Independent Republic of Ireland, is a sovereign state in Europe occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. It is a small independent nation situated on the West Coast of Europe. The state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, one of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom.The capital is Dublin, located in the eastern part of the island. The famous cities of the country are Cork, Waterford, Galway, Limerick and Belfast.
The population of the country is under four million people. Although they do have their own distinctive Celtic language and culture, English is the predominant language spoken in Ireland today. Irish people are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality. As the gateway of Europe, this modern nation whose vibrant Celtic origin continues to regulate the pulse of the country, offers a truly rewarding experience for the visiting student.
The country enjoys a temperature climate influenced by the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream in whose path the island lies. During the winter months temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon. The coldest and wettest months are December, January and February. July and August are the warmest months. The official currency of Ireland is Euro.
EDUCATION
The independent republic of Ireland has a long, old and honorable tradition in educational excellence which is recognized all around the world. The Programme for International Student Assessment, coordinated by the OECD, currently ranks Ireland's education as the 20th best among participating countries in science, being statistically significantly higher than the OECD average. In 2006, Irish students aged 15 years had the second highest levels of reading literacy in the EU. Ireland also has 0.747 of the World's top 500 Universities per capita, which ranks the country in 8th place in the world.
The Irish Education System is traditionally divided into three levels: primary, secondary and higher level which offers a wide range of opportunities from post-secondary courses, to vocational and technical training, to full degree and the highest postgraduate level.
TAUGHT PROGRAMS
The Higher Education System in Ireland is broad in scope and encompasses the university sector, the technological sector, the college of education and private, independent colleges. Following study options are available for the International Students:
- One-Year Certificate: 1 year full-time course
- National Certificate: 2 years full-time course
- National Diploma: 1 year after National Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree: Normally 3 or 4 year course
- Graduate Diploma: Usually 1 year
- Master’s Degree: Either by research or through a taught programme, 1 or 2 years duration
- Doctorate (PhD): Usually takes a minimum of 3 years of original research
PANEL INSTITUTIONS
We can assist students in getting admission in Number of Universities & Colleges. These include: -
- University of Limerick
- Dublin City University
- Technological University Dublin
- Maynooth University
- Limerick Institute of Technology
- IBAT College Dublin
- Cork School of Business
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements for different taught programs may vary and depends upon the taught program / course selected by an individual.
For Diplomas and Undergraduate Programs a Student should have at least 12 years of formal recognized qualification with reasonably good pass marks / percentage.
For Postgraduate Program a Student should have 16 Years of formal recognized qualification with reasonably good pass marks / percentage. For MBA program a student should have at least 2 years of formal experience as well.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
An IELTS Score of 6.0 and/or 6.5 (Overall band Score) is suitable for the admission and into the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in Ireland. For Diploma Programs an IELTS Score of 5.0 & 5.5 may also be acceptable. In case the students have lower IELTS score yet they can get admission in the Irish Institutes but they have to take an English Language course prior to their academic taught program. The duration of the English language course may vary according to the IELTS score of an Individual.
For complete and appropriate information students are advised to contact us with an up-to-date CV, copies of educational documents and copy of English Language Test result.