An English-speaking EU hub with tech giants on campus and a 2-year stay-back.
Ireland is one of the best-kept secrets in international education. As the only native English-speaking country in the EU post-Brexit, Ireland hosts the European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn and over 1,000 multinationals. The Third Level Graduate Scheme allows 2 years of post-study work, giving graduates access to Europe's most concentrated tech job market.
QS world ranks and indicative acceptance rates for the institutions our students apply to most.
| University | City | QS Rank | Known for | Accept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <b>Trinity College Dublin</b> | Dublin | <span class="rank">#98</span> | Business, Computer Science, Humanities | <span class="pill-good">25%</span> |
| <b>University College Dublin</b> | Dublin | <span class="rank">#181</span> | Business (Smurfit), Medicine, Engineering | <span class="pill-good">40%</span> |
| <b>NUI Galway</b> | Galway | <span class="rank">#272</span> | Medicine, Engineering, Business | <span class="pill-good">45%</span> |
| <b>University College Cork</b> | Cork | <span class="rank">#303</span> | Pharmacy, Medicine, Business | <span class="pill-good">40%</span> |
| <b>Dublin City University</b> | Dublin | <span class="rank">#501</span> | Communications, Engineering, Business | <span class="pill-good">50%</span> |
| <b>Maynooth University</b> | Maynooth | <span class="rank">#601</span> | Arts, Computing, Science | <span class="pill-good">55%</span> |
| Intake season | Application deadline | Visa deadline |
|---|---|---|
| <b>September (Main)</b> | Mar–Jun | Jul–Aug |
| <b>January (Some PG)</b> | October | November |
Growing Indian community in Dublin and Cork — Indian restaurants, grocery stores and cultural events increasingly common.
Third Level Graduate Scheme: 2 years (UG/PG), 1 year (below Level 8). Work anywhere in Ireland, including EU companies headquartered there.
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