Education in Ireland, the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Ireland’s higher education sector in world markets, organised a pre-departure briefing and welcome for Indian students in Bangalore on June 26. The session provided the students with information to help prepare for their educational journey in Ireland. Student queries on various facets of studying and living in Ireland like safety, food, accommodation, etc, were answered.
The evening was jointly hosted by the Irish Ambassador, Feilim McLaughlin and the Marketing Adviser, Education in Ireland, Barry O’Driscoll, who were seen engaging with the students discussing the plethora of career opportunities in Ireland. Speaking to Express, Ambassador McLaughlin said, “Every year, at the pre-departure briefings, I meet an enthusiastic crowd of young Indians, and this number only seems to be growing. We take pride in the innovative and entrepreneurial culture in Ireland and are happy that globally, the youth are beginning to reap this for the betterment of their own lives in Engineering, Business and many other disciplines. I am sure that every student’s intellectual curiosity will be fulfilled in Ireland and that they will learn to be a global citizen.”
More than 2,000 Indian students study every year in Ireland alongside peers from more than 160 countries. There are about 34 institutions offering a range of more than 5,000 programmes spanning several disciplines. “Irish institutions are popular for Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, Business and Finance courses and we have witnessed an increased number of applications this year from India. Most of the Indian students take up courses like Marketing, Business, MBA and Applied Science,” says McLaughlin.
“International students can choose to meet their educational needs in highly respected business schools, centres of scientific and technological excellence as well as renowned language, humanities and arts faculties. Ireland is a hub to over 1,000 leading multinational companies. Companies who require a skilled, educated and highly capable workforce to drive their success choose to be located in Ireland,” adds McLaughlin. Before deciding to study in Ireland, you should ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover your costs of living. For students, being able to demonstrate this will form part of your application for your visa. While you may be able to undertake part-time work during your time there, you should not rely on the income to meet all your expenses.
“Precisely how much you will need will vary depending on where you are studying in Ireland, on the type of accommodation you choose and, of course, your own personal lifestyle,” says McLaughlin.
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