Why Ireland

Friendly Country
Voted by Lonely Planet as the most friendly country in the world (2008 & 2010) Irish people are among the most enriching reasons to study in Ireland. We are renowned for our friendliness and hospitality which greatly contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to student life in Ireland. We are naturally curious and genuinely interested in others. A strong sense of community abounds

English Speaking
Ireland is an English speaking country. Some of the great writers in English literature have come from Ireland. These include Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett.

Safe
Ireland has a reputation for being a safe and welcoming country to live in ranking 12th in the 2009 Global Peace Index Education System Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world according to the independent IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2009 (ranks 8th)

Quality
Irish education is of the highest international quality.The quality of the Irish education system is a major contributing factor to the rapid rate of economic growth Ireland has experienced over the last few decades.

Open Economy
Ireland’s small open economy has achieved deep integration within the world economy. Among the key factors contributing to this has been the Irish education system in general, and the higher education system in particular. Almost one thousand overseas companies use Ireland as their European base including Google, Intel, Yahoo, Adobe, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Apple and Amazon.com to name but a few!

Excellence
Irish higher education institutions are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.

Quality Research
Ireland is recognised as an international location for high quality scientific research. Young Population Ireland has a young vibrant population, with 36% of the population under the age of 25, Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the world to be a student.

Beautiful
Ireland is beautiful – much of the countryside remains unspoilt providing an excellent natural habitat for a flourishing flora and fauna. Ireland’s landscape provides a rich environment for the many outdoor leisure pursuits for which it is famous. Watersports, hill walking, rocking climbing and caving are just a few of the many activities which can be enjoyed when taking a break from study

Global Centre
Ireland is a global centre of artistic and cultural excellence.

Rich Cultural Heritage 
Ireland has a rich cultural heritage with its own distinctive language (Gaelic) music, culture and sports.

Dynamic 
Ireland is a dynamic, lively and modern country

Highly Developed Democracy 
Ireland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. The Irish economy is particularly strong in the areas of software development, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and international services. The number of international students visiting Ireland is increasing each year, students from all over the world are taking advantage of the higher education standard in Ireland coupled with the unique cultural experience.