ABOUT IRELAND
It has one land border, with Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. Ireland’s unique culture, its historic cities, and exquisite countryside, combined with an expansive selection of institutes for higher education, make the country a highly attractive study destination. Find out more about Irish universities, cities, applications, etc by clicking on the tabs below, if you choose to study in Ireland.
Universities and specialist colleges (offering courses in a single subject area) are the main constituents of higher education in Ireland, along with technological institutes, which doesn’t just offer courses in technological subjects, but cover a wide range of vocational programs in subjects including hospitality, healthcare, pharmacy, media, textiles, marketing and many more as well.
Ireland’s seven public universities are all ranked within the world’s top 700, as is one of the 14 institutes of technology. Varying [in size] from the tiny Burren College of Art, which only has about 200 students, to the huge Dublin Business School, with a student community of about 9,000, Ireland has seven private colleges as well. The five highest-ranked universities in Ireland are also ranked among the world’s top 400.
WHY CHOOSE IRELAND
Over 782 million is invested annually by the Irish government, in Ireland's higher education institutions, for research. This has led to Ireland's higher education institutions now leading the world in a growing number of fields.
In terms of research impact in 19 fields, spanning natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, Irish universities are in the top 1% of global research institutions. This generates unique opportunities in joining research programs that are directing innovation and changing lives worldwide, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Ireland is also the host to key strategic research facilities, as discovered by some of the world’s biggest and best companies. In Ireland, you’ll find a unique ecosystem that sees academic researchers working hand-in-hand with small home-grown and start-up companies, in partnership with some of the most powerful global multinationals. This is conducted through a program for shared research projects, developed by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
EXPERIENCE life in one of the most cordial and secure countries in the world
STUDY in one of the best education systems globally, for achievements in higher education
CONNECT with leading global companies located in Ireland, and gain incredible career opportunities
ACCESS world-class opportunities, such as research in world-leading programs
JOIN the 35,000 international students, from 161 countries, enjoying Ireland's spirited culture
BENEFIT from the investment in the education system, by Ireland
ACHIEVE your ambitions in the country, that has a lion's share in Europe's entrepreneurial landscape
LIVE in a country that speaks English
CHOOSE from over 5000 qualifications recognized internationally
Universities in Netherlands
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Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin
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University College Dublin
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University College Cork
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National University of Ireland, Galway
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University of Limerick
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Dublin City University
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Technological University Dublin
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Maynooth University
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Cork Institute of Technology
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Waterford Institute of Technology
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Athlone Institute of Technology
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Dundalk Institute of Technology
Popular Study Options
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Interesting Facts
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Traditional sports include Gaelic football and hurling.
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Major agricultural products include potatoes, barley, turnips, beef and sugar beets.
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The country’s huge annual celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day (17 March) has spread across the world.
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A reputation for being rainy, which is justified; depending on the region, it rains between 150 and 225 days a year, according to the Irish Meteorological Service.
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Coastal borders with the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and St George’s Channel – all part of the Atlantic Ocean
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The Irish name for Ireland is Eire (pronounced AIR-uh).
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The most successful country in the Eurovision Song Contest, having won seven times
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Known for producing whiskey and Guinness (a dry stout beer)
Statistics & Figures
CAPITAL:
DUBLIN
GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE:
70,273 km sq
POPULATION:
6,572,728
GDP:
$385 Billion (2018)
LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH
IRISH
CURRENCY:
EURO
