Study Opportunities in Ireland - What’s on Offer for 2019?

Despite the small size, the Irish higher education system makes it an excellent option for postgraduate study in all subject areas such as management, medicine, technology and more. Students aspiring to study abroad in Ireland in subjects such as literature or philosophy will be able to conduct their research in the homeland of figures such as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift or George Berkeley. In addition to this, those interested in pursuing science and technology benefit from Ireland’s investment in academic enterprise and partnerships between the educational institutions and high-tech industries.

Here are some of the most compelling reasons to study in Ireland in 2019:

• International Outlook: The presence of around 17,000 international students gives Irish universities a cosmopolitan atmosphere. 
• Acclaimed Academic Status: Ireland has some of the top universities. It is home to Trinity College Dublin, one of Britain and Ireland’s famous ‘Ancient Universities’. 
• Job opportunities: There are multiple options for students who wish to work part-time in Ireland, as well as those who wish to find employment after finishing Masters. 
• English-speaking country: Apart from Malta, Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the Eurozone. One benefit is that lots of multinational companies have their base in Ireland offering employment opportunities. 

Universities in Ireland 

Though Ireland is relatively a small country, it boasts of several internationally-renowned universities and institutions. Higher education in Ireland follows two major paths with most students opting to study at a university or an institute of technology. As a Masters student in Ireland, you will be able to study at either type of institution, depending on the type of course and subject area you are interested in.

University in Ireland are academic research and teaching institutions with broad coverage across various fields and subject areas. They offer a wide range of Masters programmes and around 25% of their students are usually postgraduates. Talking about education in Ireland, there are seven Irish universities in all, though four (University College Dublin, University College Cork, NUI Galway and NUI Maynooth) are constituents colleges of the National University of Ireland. A Masters degree at a university in Ireland can suit all student needs but is most advantageous to students looking for academic knowledge and take advantage of excellent research facilities.

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