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Ireland is fast becoming a popular destination for students from all over the world. Higher education in Ireland is rated as excellent by international standards and the employment market for graduates is world wide. International students receive a great quality education in a welcoming environment

Ireland is renowned for having an excellent infrastructure, culture, facilities and hospitality. Vibrant cities are alive with pubs, clubs, restaurants and shops. Ireland also has acres of beautiful countryside and beaches, with a well developed sports and leisure scene.

Named as one of the top countries to live in the world by The Economist, Ireland has the highest economic growth rate in the European Union. Known as the “Celtic Tiger”, Ireland has meteoric success in attracting international investment and a huge IT sector. International education is an important area and the Irish government has invested in it.

Students on full time courses may work up to 20 hours a week during term time and work full time during vacation periods.

Visa Services for International Students and Educational Institutions Recruiting International Students

Students coming to Ireland from outside the European Union/ European Economic Area will need to apply for a student visa or permission to remain in the state. This can prove a very involved process and requires a great deal of attention. Immigration Ireland has ten years experience in handling student visa applications and appeals. We will

• Identify with the visa candidate all relevant documentation.
• In gather and prepare representations to support your application.
• Submit papers to the relevant government department / Embassy of Ireland.

You can expect an objective assessment of the prospects of an application. You can be assured that your visa application would receive full and detailed attention and that you will be kept fully informed of its progress.

We offer a service for educational institutions recruiting international students. This entails identifying students with the correct profile, in gathering information, submitting and monitoring representations.

This service matches your current qualifications and ambitions to a suitable and accredited course in Ireland. We act in your best interests and have a great deal of experience in tertiary education. We will;

·        Act in a professional and ethical manner in matching you to an Irish institution.

·        Only refer to accredited institutions offering high quality education and training.

·        Ensure your qualifications match entry requirements and focus on your intended career path.

Meeting entry requirements, you will require to have

·        A passport of no less than six months validity.

·        An unconditional offer of a place on a course.

The ability to follow the course and the intention to follow the course.

The intention to leave Ireland at the end of your studies.

The intention not to work or conduct any business unless the immigration authorities allow you to do so.

Sufficient money to pay your tuition fees, AND pay for your accommodation and living expenses. The Irish Higher Education Authority has suggested a figure of €7,592 per annum.

Your chosen course must be;

• Provided by either a publicly-funded institution of further or higher education, OR a ‘bona-fide’ private educational institution that keeps adequate enrolment and attendance records.
   

• Either a full-time degree at a publicly-funded institution of further / higher education, OR a weekday course consisting of a minimum of 15 hours taught study each week, delivered by a single institution.

Your chosen institution must appear on the Irish Government’s Department of Education  Approved Programmes Register, or be an ACELS recognized English language school.

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