CAN I STUDY FOR FREE IN IRELAND? WHAT IS THE COST?

Ireland is a country located in the North-Western part of Europe. Ireland is known for its rich literature, art, traditional music, etc. The citizens of Ireland are some of the most cheerful and happy-go-lucky people anywhere in the world, have a strong sense of community, and are friendly enough towards each other to strike up a conversation with people they have never even seen before. The Irish locals here are well educated and the literacy rate currently is 99% in Ireland. The folks here believe in educating themselves and hence education has flourished. Even though not well known for its education, Ireland is heavily slept on as a study-abroad destination.

Ireland is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and most globally leading MNCs such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, etc, have their main offices set up here. Ireland is famous as an international hub for high-quality and ambitious scientific research and is the second most lucrative country for Foreign Direct Investment. Ireland is an English-speaking country and has many public and private universities. Unfortunately, the universities in Ireland do not provide free education. Public Universities here also charge basic tuition fees. Public universities anywhere in the world charge less than private universities and that is possible because they focus primarily on education and in some cases are funded by the local government. Both private and public universities ask you to pay tuition fees. The cost of education in public schools ranges from 3,000 to 10,000 Euros per year depending on which course and degree you choose, on the other hand, private universities are not funded by the Irish government but instead are run by the donations and investment of private individuals. They provide modern facilities in areas of sports and classroom learning as they have a reputation to protect hence it is not possible for them to end up charging more fees than public universities. Studying in private universities in Ireland will cost you a little more than public university fees but even more so if you do not know the economic situation there and have not planned your budget in its entirety. The tuition fees are still quite similar as compared to other universities abroad. The quality of education is very good in private universities and the cost of education in private universities generally ranges somewhere between 12,000 to 36,000 Euros per year depending on the university and course of your choice, courses like Data Science, Marketing, and any Doctoral degree command a premium here. The finest institutions in Ireland are the Trinity College, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland (Galway), University of Limerick, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, etc. In any case even though one is not able to meet the demand for these admission fees, there is always a choice of opting for a scholarship. The availability of scholarships for resident and international students is ample, besides scholarships education loan is also a viable option. The scholarships are provided by both the Irish government itself and the individual universities you have applied to. These above-mentioned ways are great to help drastically reduce your tuition cost, help make your study abroad trip budget-friendly, or maybe even cover the entire tuition fee.

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Whenever one is planning to study abroad, one is asked to have all the necessary documents. One should essentially contact the international office of the university you are applying to and ask whether your previous degree is valid in Ireland. To get into any university in Ireland it is advisable to have a TOEFL or IELTS score of a minimum of 6 to show your proficiency in the English language, also one should have overall good performance in the previous degree you did, a GMAT or GRE score of a minimum of 7-7.5 which are internationally recognized tests which ensure that applicants are prepared for the challenges of advanced education. At last, you will also need documents including but not limited to an SOP (Statement of Purpose), A college Essay which is essential to get into any college, and a Letter of Recommendation written by a third party stating your characteristics, capabilities, ability to perform, etc.

While studying in Ireland, an international student also has to think about his/her living arrangements. Living in Ireland is quite cost-effective than its Western and European substitutes, the amenities and civic facilities are even the same. Dublin is one of the finer places to live in Ireland and has a high-quality living index. The cost of renting an apartment here is around 12000 Euros excluding the cost of other essentials and utilities. For students having a low budget, utilizing the on-campus boarding facility is the best option. For transport, public transport here is a preferable option for you, and then once you have some money saved you can go for a private vehicle. Food and other amenities are more or less similar to other countries.

Ireland is a good place to boost one’s social life as the people here often host parties and like to make friends. Each year several international students come here to receive education and better their lives. Some of the best courses offered by Ireland are Data Science, Engineering, Psychology, etc. 

Everything considered, Ireland is a hidden treasure when it comes to education and community lifestyle and it makes for a very quiet and fruitful learning atmosphere which is just what is needed for a place to be a good study abroad destination.

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