Ireland has become a top destination for Indian students due to its high quality education system and strong job opportunities. The number of international students in Ireland has grown 45% in recent years. Ireland offers world-class universities ranked in the top 5% globally across many subjects. As the only English-speaking country in the EU, Ireland provides post-Brexit benefits like a two-year stay-back option for graduates to seek jobs among over 1000 multinational companies based there, like Google and Apple. Study costs are also lower in Ireland compared to other English-speaking countries.

1. STUDY IN IRELAND – THE NEW DESTINATION
OF CHOICE FOR INDIAN STUDENTS ABROAD
When one thinks of Ireland, an instant picture of lush green fields dotted with beautiful ancient
castles springs to mind. But did you know that this wee island, steeped in centuries-old tradition and
history, is today one of the richest nations in Europe? Thanks to a large young population, Ireland’s
economy has been growing rapidly over the past many years. The country’s quality education
system and lucrative employment opportunities have made it the number-one preferred destination
for Indian students who study in Ireland not just for a good job but to build themselves a career.
According to research by European think tank ESRI, the number of international students in Ireland
increased by 45% between 2013 and 2017, with majority of them from China, India, Malaysia and
Canada. The Government of Ireland has also been taking pro-active measures to encourage more
students from India to benefit from the significant career opportunities offered by its top universities.
So what makes Ireland such a favourite destination for Indian students?
Academic excellence and global recognition
One of the prominent benefits of studying in Ireland is that all its universities are ranked among the
top 5% globally, with many of them featuring in the top 1%. These world-famous universities offer a
myriad of courses across technology, engineering, sciences, medicine as well as literature,
psychology, history, languages etc. Some of the top universities in Ireland include – Trinity College,
Dublin; University College of Dublin; National University of Ireland, Galway; University of Limerick;
University College Cork among others.
Post-Brexit benefits and employment opportunities

2. After Brexit, Ireland is now the only English-speaking country in the European Union. Also, at a time
when other countries are tightening immigrant visa rules, Ireland is welcoming international students
with its two-year ‘stay-back’ option after graduation where you can look for job opportunities from
among over 1000 MNCs having headquarters there. Companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Intel,
etc. have opened up shop in the country and Ireland’s well-known indigenous corporations like DCC
and Kerry group also offer ample career opportunities. Universities themselves have very good
industry contacts to help with placements and internships.
Study costs are lower in Ireland