About Ireland

Ireland is situated in the Atlantic Ocean and separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea. Half the size of Arkansas, it occupies the entire island except for the six counties that make up Northern Ireland.

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. Ireland is the second - largest Island of the British Isles, the third - largest in Europe, and the twentieth - largest on Earth. Ireland is known for its industries like: Financial, Information Technology(IT), Pharmacy, etc. Moreover, many renowned Celebrities hail from Ireland from the field of entertainment, hospitality, literature and etc.

Some of the highlights includes:

Land area: 26,598 sq. mi (68,889 sq km); total area: 27,135 sq. mi (70,280 sq. km)

Population (2014 est.): 4,832,765 (growth rate: 1.2%); birth rate: 15.18/1000; infant

Mortality rate: 3.74/1000; life expectancy: 80.56

Capital (2016 est.): Dublin, 1.2 million

Monetary unit: Euro

National name: Éire

Education System In Ireland

Education is a compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to sixteen or until students have a completed three years of second - level education.

The basic steps for applying are:

✅ Choosing your required programme

✅ Identifying Universities

✅ Health documents, if required

✅ Taking various required tests like IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, etc.

✅ Arranging and preparing essays and recommendation letters

✅ Completing and sending application forms along with required documents

✅ Applying for VISA after obtaining unconditional offer from the universities

Ireland Visa

Visa Process:

A SET OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS + 2 SETS OF COPIES SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF VISA APPLICATION.

PASSPORT : Original and Copy of Passport having validity of at least six months. If available, your old passports should also be attached. Current passport should not be damaged. Copies of all pages of the passport are required.

PHOTOGRAPH : Two Photographs – not more than 6 months old printed on photographic paper with White or light grey background background and close-up of your face (80%) in sharp focus and correctly exposed. Size: 35-38 mm (width) x 45-50 mm (height).

Reverse of the photograph should be white and unglazed.

VISA FEES : Current visa fee for a single entry is Rs. 10,000, to be paid in cash. Visa fees are non-refundable.

VISA APPLICATION FORM

(a) Printed and Signed Summary of the Online form – All applicants have to fill the online form which is saved for the 30 days. (https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx). This form requires all the personal details of the applicant, travel history, contact details in Ireland, University course details like, a complete educational details, employment details, sponsors details and agent details. All visa refusals for any country have to be declared, failing which the Ireland visa would result in the Irish visa being refused.

b) Student visa application form – this form requires details of the University, course to be studied, duration of the course, fees, last education obtained, work experience, details of stay in Ireland, sponsors details, English Language ability and SOP.

PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) – Original PCC, stamp on the passport and 2 copies.

ACCEPTANCE LETTER : all conditions of the University / Institute should be fulfilled.

FEE RECEIPT: If the student is accepted on a HETAC approved course (Higher Education & Training Awards Council in Ireland), can apply for visa without any fee payment. Fees need only be paid once the student receives an AIP (Approval in Principle). Student will need to provide Fee receipt from the University and the bank statement of the University (reflecting the tuition fees paid by the student) which needs to be forwarded to Irish visa Office, New Delhi.

SOP – student needs to submit 3 copies of a printed Statement of Purpose outlining the reason to study in Ireland.

CV in Brief : 3 copies of same.

ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATIONS: Educational Certificates, Degree Certificates, Diplomas & Mark sheets – Std 10th, 11th, 12th, 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, PG, Other Diplomas, WORK PLACEMENT / Industrial Training Certificates, etc. student needs to submit the Originals along with 2 copies of same.

IELTS / TOEFL SCORES: Score Reports of IELTS / TOEFL with a Minimum of 5.0 band in IELTS and a TOEFL score of 173 is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Letter from current employer or experience letter (if applicable). Any other recommendation letter need not be submitted.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT – to be taken on a Rs. 100 stamp paper and should be notarized.

FUNDS: The total cost of funds should be calculated as total Tuition fees + Living cost @ Euros 7000. Original and 2 copies of IT returns of sponsors for the last year filed. A CA statement can be submitted for NSC, KVP, Mutual funds, Property incorporating the values will suffice.

BANK EDUCATION LOAN SANCTION LETTER from a Nationalized Bank.

BANK STATEMENT: Latest Saving’s a/c Bank Statements / Pass Books of the student or Sponsor for the last six months and Bank Certificate. Recent deposits should be a supported with evidence.

BANK FIXED RECEIPTS: Bank Fixed Deposit Receipts from National Bank. Only a Bank letter confirming the Fixed Deposits total value will be suffice. The Original Fixed Deposit Receipts are not required to be submitted.

MEDICAL INSURANCE : Evidence of Private Medical Insurance provided by University / Institute is to be a compulsorily provided. Alternatively student will have to make private arrangement for same.

AIR TICKET BOOKING, FOREIGN EXCHANGE & INSURANCE:

(a) We advise you to make a provisional booking of the air ticket. Air ticket should be booked 3 to 4 days prior to the orientation date.

BANK LOAN

Gee Bee also provides the assistance with bank loan. From, Government Sector banks, loan can be availed.

Living in Ireland

A Wealth of Accommodation Choices: College students are presented with an array of accommodation's options to suited their preferences. On - campus housing offers the private bedrooms within the apartments accommodating 4 to 8 students, complete with shared kitchen, living room, and the bathroom facilities. The payment for on - campus accommodation is conveniently split into two installments, due in September & February, providing flexibility for the budget planning. For those seeking independence, self - catering rented accommodation remains a popular choice.

Monthly rent payments are made in advance, allowing students to manage their finances effectively. Housing listings can be explored in local newspapers, through estate agents, or on websites like Daft.ie and MyHome.ie. On average, student living costs range between €7,000 and €12,000 per year, ensuring a comfortable and manageable lifestyle.

Universities In Ireland

Maynooth University

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, commonly known as a Maynooth University, is the constituent university of the National University of the Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University is the recognized as one of the leading new modern universities in the world, ranked #74 in the new Times Higher Education.

Courses:

Undergraduate Courses – Includes, Business, Engineering, Science, etc

Post Graduate Studies – Anthropology, Biology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Arts and Law.

Intake: September

University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is a university in the city of Limerick, Ireland. It was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university by statute in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989 The university was the first university established since the foundation of the State in 1922, followed later the same day by the establishment of Dublin City University. UL is ranked 4th for attracting students who attain over 500 points in the Leaving Certificate. UL is ranked 471 - 480 worldwide in the 2015.

Courses :

Undergraduate Courses – Business Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Performing Arts etc.

Post Graduate Studies – International Business, Economics, Finance, Computer.

Intake : September

National University of Ireland, Galway

NUI Galway is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. It is located in Ireland’s westerly city of Galway. The five Colleges of the University are:

✅ College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies

✅ College of Business, Public Policy and Law

✅ College of Engineering and Informatics

✅ College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

✅ College of Science

Courses :

Undergraduate Courses – Business Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Performing Arts etc.

Post Graduate Studies – International Business, Economics, Finance, Computer.

Intake : September

National College of Ireland, Dublin

Shannon College of Hotel Management: Established in 1951, Shannon College stands as Ireland's foremost institution dedicated solely to hotel management education. Our distinguished offerings include two Level 8 degree programs designed to mold students for thriving careers in both business and hotel management. One distinctive aspect of our curriculum is the inclusion of mandatory work placements, which are seamlessly integrated into the degree courses, allowing students to accumulate valuable academic credits while gaining real-world experience.

Intake – September

Working In Ireland

From 1st September 2016 students holding a valid immigration stamp 2 permission will be permitted to work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15th December to 15th January inclusive. At all other times students holding Immigration permission Stamp 2 will be limited to working 20 hours per week. The permission to work ceases on the expiry of the students Stamp 2 immigration permission.

Ireland’s minimum wage is €9.15 per hour.