Whether you choose to indulge in the scenic spectacle of
Emerald Isle, spend a night at the local Castle (don’t forget to kiss the
Blarney stone) or go on a fishing trip with one of the locals, everything in
Ireland carries a piece of the Celtic atmosphere. Spending time with the locals
is amongst the favourite memories of Ireland for all students. Pub sessions,
live music, and mini-festivals light up the corner of every city. Despite
being an island nation, Ireland is jam-packed with things that make it a
popular destination for students studying abroad. The Irish place a strong
value on education, which is reflected in the country’s outstanding colleges
and universities and its reputation for academic excellence. Ireland has
produced four Nobel Laureates in Literature, and its remarkable history is
evident and celebrated throughout the country. Dublin, the country’s capital,
is lively and vibrant and is at the center of the Irish economy. Ireland is of
course famous for its pubs, which are popular with students, but there are many
other hidden treasures to surprise and delight you.
Here are some of the reasons you
should study in Ireland!-
Friendly
Country-
Irish people are among the most
enriching reasons to study in Ireland. We are renowned for our friendliness and
hospitality which greatly contributes to the ease with which overseas students
adapt to student life in Ireland. We are naturally curious and genuinely
interested in others. A strong sense of community abounds.
English Speaking-
Ireland is an English speaking
country. Some of the great writers in English literature have come from
Ireland. These include Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Oscar
Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett.
Safe
Ireland has a reputation for being a
safe and welcoming country to live in ranking 12th in the 2009 Global Peace
Index
Education System
Ireland has one of the best education
systems in the world according to the independent IMD World Competitiveness
Yearbook 2009 (ranks 8th)
Quality
Irish education is of the highest
international quality. The quality of the Irish education system is a major
contributing factor to the rapid rate of economic growth Ireland has
experienced over the last few decades.
Open
Economy
Ireland's small open economy has
achieved deep integration within the world economy. Among the key factors
contributing to this has been the Irish education system in general, and the
higher education system in particular. Almost one thousand overseas companies
use Ireland as their European base including Google, Intel, Yahoo, Adobe,
Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Apple and Amazon.com to name but a few!
Excellence
Irish higher education institutions
are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.
Quality
Research
Ireland is recognised as an
international location for high quality scientific research.
Young
Population
Ireland has a young vibrant
population, with 36% of the population under the age of 25, Ireland is one of
the most exciting places in the world to be a student.
Beautiful
Ireland is beautiful - much of the
countryside remains unspoilt providing an excellent natural habitat for a
flourishing flora and fauna. Ireland's landscape provides a rich environment
for the many outdoor leisure pursuits for which it is famous. Watersports, hill
walking, rocking climbing and caving are just a few of the many activities
which can be enjoyed when taking a break from study
Rich
Cultural Heritage
Ireland has a rich cultural heritage
with its own distinctive language (Gaelic) music, culture and sports.
