Ireland is a pure English-speaking country, most undergraduate courses have a duration of four years, and master's courses have a duration of 1-2 years, and the graduation certificates are widely recognized in the world.
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And Ireland recognizes our tertiary qualifications, including the nationally recognized evening university, vocational university, electric university, correspondence university and self-test. College students can directly study for a bachelor's degree, or choose to read a one-year diploma plus master's degree program to obtain a master's degree!
Language Advantage
After Brexit, Ireland became the official language of Europe, and the accent is more beautiful, the language is more elegant, and more Old and Middle English is retained, so you can experience a more flavorful English environment. In addition, the proportion of Chinese students among all international students is low, the English environment is more pure, all-English life, students do not have to learn a small language pressure, is the ideal country to study.
Professional Advantages
Computers, biology/chemistry and pharmaceuticals, tourism/hotel management, engineering, accounting and finance, and other knowledge-intensive professions have been renowned around the world for many years. Ireland is known as the Silicon Valley of Europe. Business, tourism and other specialties are among the best in the world.
Finance: more than 50% of the world-class financial services companies choose Ireland;
Pharmaceuticals: the world's top 10 pharmaceutical companies, all settled in Ireland;
Technology: the world's top 10 technology companies, 9 chose Ireland;
Medical equipment: the world's top 15 medical equipment companies, 12 of them choose Ireland.
Cost Advantages
The cost of education and the cost of living in Ireland compare favorably with other European countries. If you make a comparison with the UK, its various costs are 70% of the UK.
Generally speaking, Ireland's university tuition fees, which vary from school to school and specialty to specialty, range from 80,000 to 140,000 RMB per year. The cost of living is maintained at the European average, i.e. between 50,000 and 80,000 RMB per year. Isn't it very cheap? Take "Holy Trinity" as an example, the annual tuition and living expenses are only between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan
Visa and immigration advantages
Does the 93% visa success rate make you excited? According to the application process, apply for the school and show proof of bank deposits, most can get a visa. Ireland has no special financial sponsorship requirements for international students and allows other people to make financial sponsorship for international students. And after graduation, you can switch from a student visa to a work visa as long as you get hired by an employer.
Domestic high school graduates and undergraduates wishing to continue their studies in Ireland can obtain a visa from the Irish Embassy in Beijing if they follow the application pathway to the intermediary organization or to an Irish school and show proof of bank deposit. International students who do not have a high enough level of English can enter a short-term English course first. Ireland has no special financial sponsorship requirements for international students and allows other people to sponsor funds for international students.
Welfare Advantages
Ireland has a complete social security system and is the 11th largest welfare country in the world. International students only need about 1000 RMB per year to enjoy full medical and accident insurance.
Working/Employment Advantages
The Irish government allows students to work legally for 20 hours/week and all day on holidays. During the vacation period, you can legally work 40 hours per week. Every student can basically find a work-study opportunity that suits them.
Most courses in Ireland arrange internships with large international companies in the third year of the undergraduate program, giving students the opportunity to pursue a career in Ireland or other European countries after graduation. Overseas students have a one-year work visa in Ireland after graduation (a one-year cushion to find a job). After completing an undergraduate degree, a one-year work visa is granted. If you go on to study for a Master's degree, you will be granted an additional one-year work visa, and if you go straight to a Master's degree, you will be granted a two-year work visa. A student visa can be converted to a work visa by an employer in Ireland.
Scholarships
Irish universities offer a wide range of scholarships. As long as the student is good and has the intention to study, it is not difficult to get a scholarship. The Department of Education and national universities in Ireland offer scholarships to international students. For example, the University of Limerick offers a minimum of 5,000 RMB and a maximum of 20,000 RMB per year for outstanding international students, and this policy will continue.