Ireland student visa allows you to reside in the country for the long-term course of your studies in a recognized college, or other educational establishment. Studying in Ireland is quite a popular option for undergraduates across the world; Ireland offers a long history of excellence in learning with nine universities, fourteen institutes of technology and a host of other educational establishments. Visa First will process your application according to all the Irish migration requirements thus boosting your chances of successful application
Ireland requires candidates from many non-EU countries to have a visa to come and study in Ireland. You must make your visa application on-line using the AVATS on-line facility , the online visa application facility is available worldwide and must be used by all applicants.
Benefits of Studying Ireland
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Ireland is a part of European Union and is a very dynamic and modern country with a young population of 40% population below 25 years and one of the fastest growing economics in the world, with population of 4.33 million. The country also boasts the highest quality of life in the world, ranking first in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Quality-of-life index. Ireland has topped a list of the World's Friendliest Countries in a survey drawn up by the Lonely Planet travel guide group.
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Accepts student's for post graduation with 15 yrs of education, unlike some countries.
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One of the best education systems in Europe (2004 IMD World competitiveness Report) with a history rich in tradition and learning.
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Quality education leading to rapid growth of economy. It has 4.4% unemployment rate.
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Ireland is also where some of the world’s biggest and best companies have located key, strategic research facilities. And in Ireland, you’ll find a unique ecosystem, that sees academic researchers working hand-in-hand, with small home-grown and start-up companies in partnership, with some of the most powerful multinationals on the planet through a program for shared research projects developed by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
Work Rights During Studies
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International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration (on a course leading to a qualification which is recognized by the Irish Department of Education and skills currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland.
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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.
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The permission to work ceases on the expiry of the students Stamp 2 immigration permission.
Intakes in Year
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The main intake offered by Universities and Colleges in Ireland is September. Few Institutions also offer a February start. Third level students: The higher education system in Ireland is called as Third level education or tertiary education.
Fee Structure
Although fees vary depending on your country of origin, standard visa application processing fees are €60 (US$80) for a single-entry visa and €100 (US$135) for multiple entries
