Ireland has a long history and the quality of education is well-known in Europe and even the world. As early as the Middle Ages, Ireland was the leader in education in the Western world. At the same time, Ireland is also one of the most educated countries in the world, and most Irish people have received higher education. In recent years, studying in Ireland has also become a trend. So what are the things you have to know about studying in Ireland? Follow the editor of Lisichen Study Abroad 360, let’s take a look.
1. Ireland is one of the six native English speaker countries. Whether it is undergraduate or master’s degree, it is a complete English teaching. The Irish , which some academic masters examine, has become a nearly dying language in Ireland.
2. Ireland universities can be divided into national universities (8), polytechnic colleges (13) and private colleges (3) according to their nature. Among them, Chinese universities and Polytechnic Institute are both public, and the specific distinction is somewhat similar to the difference between research universities and applied universities in the Netherlands, Finland and Germany. The former focuses on academic research, while the latter focuses on specific practice. The School of Science and Technology is just a school category, not that the majors they offer are all science and technology majors. In fact, the majors of the School of Science and Technology are more about liberal arts and business.
3, the Ireland education system is closer to the UK, with undergraduates ranging from 3-year bachelor’s degree (Level 7) and 4-year bachelor’s degree (Level 8). Most of the master’s degree is one-year, with some research master’s degree and part-time master’s degree. It was two years. It should be noted that only the honorary bachelor's degree is eligible to apply for a master's degree, and the certified academic qualification after returning to China is a bachelor's degree, and the certified academic qualification after returning to China is a college degree.
4. Although the education system is consistent with the UK, Ireland's study abroad budget is lower than that in the UK, and the tuition fees for undergraduate and masters are basically unified. The annual tuition fees of national universities are about 100,000-120,000 yuan, and the annual tuition fees of the Institute of Polytechnic and Technology are about 80,000 to 100,000 yuan. Living expenses are about 80,000 yuan, and Ireland's annual study abroad budget is about 180,000 to 200,000 yuan.
5. Like the Netherlands, Ireland can also automatically obtain a one-year work visa after graduation, which can be used to find a job. If you find a job within one year and successfully renew your contract, your work visa can continue to be valid. As for part-time jobs, Ireland stipulates that the maximum working hours per week for international students during their studies is 20 hours.
6. Ireland's application opening hours are the same as those of European countries. It is October of the year before admission, but the deadline is later than other countries. You can submit your language scores before July at the latest. In addition, the Ireland admission model is also the same as that of the UK. The same is true for the federal government. For rolling admission, all schools can first issue conditional admission and then supplement IELTS .
7. About language requirements: Ireland and the UK are different. When applying for language scores, both IELTS and TOEFL are recognized. Generally, the minimum language requirements for admission to national universities are: both bachelor's and master's degree are IELTS 6.5, and each individual item is not less than 6 or TOEFL 90, each individual item shall not be less than 20, the requirements for the School of Science and Technology are slightly lower, and IELTS scores 6 or TOEFL 80 can be admitted. Considering that this standard is somewhat high for high school students, most Irish schools have language classes. The general standard is that IELTS score 6 points or TOEFL 80 points can be read for about 10 weeks, and IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL 70 points can be read for half a year. IELTS 5 or TOEFL 60 can choose to enter an 8-month language class at an independent preparatory center... Of course, if IELTS 5 or TOEFL 60 is not achieved, the considerate and friendly Irish people have also prepared a zero-basis language class for everyone.
8. Following the previous statement, Ireland has been rated as the friendliest country for several consecutive years. I believe that the heartwarming performance of Irish fans in the 2016 European Cup has left a deep impression on everyone. And the public security in Ireland is as peaceful and peaceful as its warm and warm people. However, in the northern region of Ireland, near Northern Ireland , there are still regional instability factors, so everyone should be careful.
9. Ireland's advantages are computer and IT. Many large IT companies, such as Apple, , Google , and European headquarters are all set up in , Dublin . Biopharmaceuticals and media are both advantageous majors in Ireland.Due to the impact of Brexit, many financial companies plan to relocate their UK offices to Ireland, and the future prospects of Ireland's business majors are also optimistic.
10. Finally, I would like to give European study abroad applicants a benefit: Ireland is one of the very few countries in Europe that accepts application for majors during the master's degree. Many schools have majors in commercial enterprise management, human resources, marketing, logistics and supply chain management. Some schools also offer computer-related Conversion courses, specifically for non-computer undergraduate students. What is more considerate is that many colleges of science and technology also offer two-year junior college to master's degree courses for junior college students in China (the major is mainly business) so that everyone can obtain a master's degree certified by from the Ministry of Education of China in two years!
