Why Study In Ireland?
We Irish have always prided ourselves on the warmth of our welcome and are rightly famed for making visitors to our shores feel at home. Our receiving universities all have formal integration programmes in place, making sure that all our Study Abroad guests settle in quickly and easily.
When you study in Ireland, you get far more than a world-class, world-recognized education. Far more than career opportunities that are the envy of other countries, you also get amazing, life-enhancing, life-changing experiences every single day. Experiences that will benefit you personally and professionally your whole life.
In this post, Austin Gormley, Ireland's Ambassador to South Africa, further outlines why studying in Ireland is a smart move for African students.
I am delighted to be associated with the launch of the “2024/2025University Speaking - Ireland” guide. Ireland is a young and energetic country at the heart of Europe. We have a strong international reputation for the quality of our education. Irish people have always placed a high value on education and these days we are sharing this valuable asset with students from across the world.
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Thousands of students come to Ireland each year knowing that they will deepen their knowledge and develop unique skills in our many excellent third level institutions. The Irish higher education system is globally renowned and regarded as amongst the best in the world. We have a highly innovative and technology-focused society with close links between academia and industry. Our collective focus is on creativity, flexibility, pragmatism and high output.
Ireland is home to over one thousand leading multinational companies who require a skilled, educated and highly capable workforce. Our country also has a strong and highly innovative Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. Students who complete their studies in Ireland can extend their stay for a period of up to 24 months to join industry and gain valuable work experience and practical skills.
When you arrive, you will find that you are well supported by the Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS), who will accompany you in your first few months.
Let me finish by encouraging you to seriously consider Ireland as the next step on your education and career journey. There is no better place to live, learn, work and play. Let this be the start of your high quality educational experience on the road to meeting your personal and professional goals.
You can be sure of a “Céad Míle Fáilte” or one hundred thousand welcomes when you reach our shores.