Study in Ireland

Welcome to Ireland!

Ireland is a beautiful island, combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt countryside, cityscapes steeped in history and a rich natural habitat. Renowned for friendliness, our safe, English-speaking country offers the warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world. Ireland has been extending its warm welcome to overseas visitors for hundreds of years, gaining a worldwide reputation for our friendly nature and convivial approach to life. In fact, International students in Ireland are regularly ranked as the happiest in the European Union.

Beyond a reputation for academic quality and choice, students are drawn to Ireland for our deep cultural traditions, diverse outdoor activities and a vibrant young population.

Irish institutions consistently produce renowned intellectuals and thought-leaders that inspire, enlighten and entertain the world. Opting to study in Ireland means you will be joining the growing number of international students choosing to maximize their potential here, experiencing a welcome like no other in the world.

Some of the world’s leading multinational companies – such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Intel, Genzyme and EA Games - have international, European, or EMEA headquarters in Ireland. In fact, it has become the European hub for more than 1,000 leading multinational companies. Courses can often include work placement and intern opportunities, and under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme, non-European third level graduates can remain in Ireland for up to 24 months upon completion of studies to look for full time employment, so studying here can also kick-start a successful career!

Ireland’s 33 higher education institutions offer a remarkable 5000+ programs! Covering a huge and diverse range, these courses lead to internationally recognized, quality assured qualifications. Irish universities are global research leaders. In many different fields, Irish universities are in the top 1% of research institutions in the world in terms of research impact. Overall, Ireland is ranked 10th globally for scientific research.

So whether you want a strong, focused business school, a center of scientific and technological excellence, or a world-renowned English language, humanities and arts faculty… you’ll find it in Ireland.

Over a thousand scholarships are available for international students. These come from a wide variety of Irish sources, including the Government, the higher education institutions, and other organizations. These are awarded solely at the discretion of the individual organizations, each of which has their own criteria for eligibility.

Want to learn more? Get in touch with Education in Ireland: www.educationinireland.com  

There are 7 steps to take in order to begin your new life studying in Ireland!

1. Choose you college and programme

Get as much information as possible about the college and the course you’re interested in. once you have narrowed down your choices, contact the college to which you wish to apply and ask them to send you detailed information on the course and on application procedures. (These may vary across different institutions, so if you are interested in more than one college, ask each one for its procedures).

2. Applying for a course

Carefully consider all the information you have been sent. Before you apply ensure that your academic and English language standards meet those required. Again, selection criteria can vary. It is important that provide everything that has been requested.

3. Confirming a place

If you are offered a place, congratulations! Now, you will be asked to send the admission fee. It is important that you do this as soon as possible in order to secure your place.

4. Booking accommodation

Once you have been offered and have accepted your place, think about the practical aspects of living in Ireland. Generally, three types of accommodation are on offer: rented apartments, student accommodation, and home stays. Most universities and colleges have accommodation officers to help you decide which type is best for you. It is really important to organize your accommodation well in advance of your arrival.

5. Passport

Be sure to get your passport as soon as possible. If you already have one, check it is valid for a sufficient amount of time. If it’s due to expire in less than 12 months, apply for a new one.

6. Check the immigration and visa regulations

Apply for your student visa (see below)

7. You’ve arrived!

Welcome to Ireland! When you arrived in Ireland, it is very useful that all your documents are in order and that you have fulfilled all the requirements of your visa approval. If you are staying in Ireland for more than 90 days you will be required to register with the Garda (the Irish police service). Make sure you do this within three months of arrival.

Visas

Indonesian students require a visa to study in Ireland. Please refer to the website Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), which you’ll find at http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/pages/study . INIS has overall responsibility for all immigration matters and sets the guidelines for supporting documentation to accompany visa applications

To apply for a free student visa, you must provide the following documents:

• Application Form (www.visas.inis.gov.ie) – signed and dated by applicant
• Parent Confirmation Letter (If under 18 yrs)
• 2 photographs, white background, size 3.5 x 4.5 (zoom 80%)
• Copy of High School result
• Copy of High School certificate
• Copy of Evidence of your level of English (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
• Letter of Funding and from whom, e.g. government scholarship, self-funded, etc.
• Copy of Acceptance Letter from University
• Copy of Tuition payment Slip from Bank
• Copy  of Receipt Payment from University
• Bank Statement (3-6 months) with authorize stamp from the bank, minimal fund  €7,000
• Accommodation Details
• Flight Itinerary
• Medical Insurance
• Copy of Birth or Marriage Certificate
• Copy of current and previous Passports including any visas/ stamps from previous travel history
• 2 sets of all documents (original and copy)

If you submit a document that is not in English, it must be translated by a sworn translator.

Visas for Indonesian students are processed through the Embassy of Ireland, Jakarta. The Embassy will NOT keep your original documents, although all original documents, including passport, will need to be presented to Embassy staff for verification.

Fees and funding 

Tuition costs vary depending on the course, the institution and whether you are classified as a European student or non-European students. They also can vary, so check the fees with your chosen institution before you begin an application process.

Cost of living in Ireland

Living expenses vary depending upon where the higher education institution you choose is located, on the type of accommodation you prefer, and on the personal expenditure you choose on average, expect to spend between €7.500 – €12.000 per year (depending on where you are studying and your lifestyle).

English requirements

IELTS – Composite score of 6.0 – 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component

Scholarships

Over one thousand scholarships are available for International students across our various third level institutions. For further information go to www.educationinireland.com

Working while studying in Ireland?

Students can work in Ireland while they study, subject to certain conditions. International students holding a valid immigration permission stamp 2 can work up to 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September, and from 15^th December to 15^th January inclusive. At all other times students holding immigration permission stamp 2 are limited to working up to 20 hours per week. The permission to work will end when stamp 2 expires.

• If you are a degree programme student, you are eligible for casual work once you are:
  • Registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)
  • Enrolled on a recognized programme leading to a qualification recognized by the Minister for Education & Skills
  • Attending a full time programme of education at or above NFQ level7
  • Undertaking a minimum of 15 hours day time study per week
  • Receiving tuition between the hours of 8am and 6pm per week for a minimum of 25 weeks per annum
  • On a programme of at least one year’s duration

Education in Ireland contact details

For further queries please contact Education in Ireland:

Ms Isobel Walton

ASEAN Manager

541 Orchard Road

Singapore

You can also email to Isobel Walton at Isobel.Walton@enterprise-ireland.com, or call +62 812 9788 4503.

There are a number of scholarships available for international students from a wide variety of sources such as Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions and other organisations. These are awarded solely at the discretion of the individual organisations that set down their own criteria for eligibility.

To obtain more detailed information please search here https://www.educationinireland.com/en/How-Do-I-Apply-/Tuition-Costs-Scholarships/Scholarships/

Government of Ireland of Ireland Scholarships

These scholarships are targeted at international students who have the potential to be future leaders in their field and who are committed to making a difference in the world. The scholarship programme supports one year's study at Irish higher education institutions.

Further information on scholarships is available at www.educationinireland.com