Ireland is home to over 24,000 international students and prides itself on being the land of ‘Céad Míle Fáilte' (one hundred thousand welcomes). If you decide to study a Masters in Ireland, you’ll be benefitting from Ireland’s investment in academic enterprise and the celebrated partnerships between universities and industry. With well-known companies making Ireland the hub of their EMEA operations (Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Facebook, Pfizer, GSK and Genzyme to name a few), there are ample opportunities for graduate employment, and you can take advantage of the generous two-year work visa. Ireland also has a rich cultural heritage, so if you're an aspiring humanities Masters student, you will find yourself in the homeland of figures like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift.
Career opportunities – Ireland has a busy job market that offers post-study work opportunities for graduates in almost all fields. IT, Engineering and Food and Agriculture are some of the most popular careers in Ireland. International students can take advantage of a two-year work visa following graduation.
History and Culture – Ireland is steeped in culture with beautiful historical buildings, stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes as well as a thriving social scene.
Research opportunities – Universities in Ireland are some of the top research institutes in the world. Masters students get to be part of world- renowned research programmes which prepare them for a PhD, if they choose to do one.
Close to Europe – Ireland’s proximity to the rest of Europe makes it a popular study destination. Ireland is within an hour or two travel from most of the major European cities. Not that Ireland does not have enough to offer itself but if you want to go travelling, you can always plan a trip into Europe in your time off! .
If Masters study in Ireland sounds like the right fit for you, we have more information on applications, fees, funding and visas below.
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