Ireland opens its doors for Indian students; announces BACK TO CAMPUS plan 2021

 Education in Ireland to bring together 20 Irish HEIs for their Virtual Showcase on 23rd October

27th September 2021, India: Education in Ireland, the national brand for Enterprise Ireland responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas, has announced a virtual showcase on Saturday, 23rd October 2021 13:00 to 18:00 IST to promote the 2022/2023 academic year in Ireland.

 

The Education in Ireland Showcase is an official Government of Ireland event exclusively for India and Sri Lanka. At the event, prospective Indian and Sri Lankan students will have the chance to speak privately through text and video chat with Irish higher education institutions who will help them plan their dream of studying in Ireland.

The virtual showcase for Ireland also serves as an opportunity for students and parents to learn about the admission process, understand the visa process, and the 2-year post-study stay back option offered to international students. The event will include a virtual seminar room with Irish Visa Office representatives and student ambassadors. 

Ireland’s Ambassador to India, Mr. Brendan Ward said, “Ireland has already vaccinated 90% of its adult population, including students. This makes it an opportune time for the country to welcome back students from all around the world to pursue their third-level education here. All Irish HEIs have come together to ensure that safety protocols are followed from the arrival of international students into Ireland and whilst their stay in the country. Ireland is eager to welcome its staff and students back on campus.”

 

Students and parents will be able to personally interact with 20 of Ireland’s top higher education institutions who offer globally recognized UG and PG programmes in Business, Science, Engineering, and Humanities. Officials from the Irish Visa Office in New Delhi will also participate at the event. 

Mr. Barry O’Driscoll, Regional Manager, India & South Asia for Education in Ireland mentioned, “Ireland is committed to providing excellence in education and to making students job and market ready for the future. Education in Ireland’s third edition of the Virtual Showcase will present students with an opportunity to explore and find the right courses and job prospects by interacting virtually and directly with representatives of Irish higher education institutions.”

 

“According to the OECD report, Ireland will be the least effected economy in Europe following the pandemic and is expected to grow 7% this year. While COVID-19 has posed numerous hurdles for international students seeking to study abroad, students continue to plan for their future and invest in their education in Ireland. Presently 35,000 students from 160 countries around the world are studying in Ireland, including 4000 from India. 85% of Indian students have chosen to stay back in Ireland for work since the beginning of the pandemic.”

 

A year later, Ireland is opening again and accepting back its international students in September 2021 as part of the Irish government’s back to campus phased plan, which will include face-to-face teaching. Talking about education in times of COVID-19, Mr. O’Driscoll added, “Irish HEIs will ensure the safe and managed arrival of all international students into Ireland for the academic year 2021/22, prioritising the public health of students, staff, and the wider community.”

The fairs will provide a free platform for all students to gauge their prospects, apply directly to the below mentioned leading Irish institution and receive first-hand information on courses, admission process, intakes and so on.

Participants
Institute of Technology Carlow	Trinity College Dublin
Technological University of the Shannon	Dundalk Institute of Technology
Griffith College	University College Cork
Technological University Dublin	Waterford Institute of Technology
National University of Ireland, Galway	Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Dublin Business School	University of Limerick
Shannon College of Hotel Management	RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dublin City University	Maynooth University
University College Dublin	Munster Technological University
National College of Ireland	Visa office

 

Participants at the upcoming event can also attend detailed seminars and informative sessions on studying in Ireland, talk with college representatives and alumni, get advice from official Irish government representatives, learn about scholarships, have the visa process explained, and pose their queries. It’s the perfect opportunity for Indian students to speak directly with admissions and academic staff from Ireland’s top institutions. 

 

Participation in the Education in Ireland Virtual Showcase is free, and students can register their interest here.  

 

To know more, please visit: https://india.educationinireland.live/ https://www.educationinireland.com/en/ 

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About Education in Ireland

Education in Ireland is the national brand of Enterprise Ireland, which is responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas under the authority of the Minister for Education and Skills. 

Ireland’s higher education institutes offer an extensive range of over 5000 programmes that result in an internationally recognised degree and quality assured qualifications. Irish Higher education institutions are ranked amongst the best in the world and universities in Ireland rank amongst the top 5% world-wide. Ireland provides the benefits of an English-speaking education in a country that is the centre of Europe’s culture and economy. Following Brexit, Ireland is the only majority English speaking country in the European Union. With the fastest growing economy in the EU, Ireland is a sound and reliable option for international students seeking to study and making a career abroad.