10 Reasons to Study in Ireland
*Ireland has an enduring tradition of providing high-quality education, an approach that has a played a key role in the country’s development over a period of 20 years from the ‘poor man’ of Europe to one of the world’s most striking economic success stories.
*Ireland is an English speaking country – and Irish too if you feel like learning something a little different!
* Like every other country Ireland has been struck by the global economic downturn, but the country has responded impressively. The 2008 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook placed Ireland in 12th position, ahead of such traditional European economic powers as Germany (16th), United Kingdom (21st), and France (25th). For international graduates therefore, Ireland remains an excellent source of well-paid and cutting edge careers.
*Ireland has a young, dynamic population with 40 per cent of the population aged under 25, which makes Ireland a top international student destination.
*Ireland is an increasingly multicultural country; around 420,000 foreign nationals currently live here, about 10 per cent of the population. International students are highly valued contributors to the continuing development of this exciting new society.
*Ireland’s worldwide reputation for friendliness is not a myth; in 2008 Ireland made it to the number-one spot in travel publishers Lonely Planet’s chart of the friendliest nations on earth.
*Ireland has a beautiful landscape and very temperate weather that is ideal for outdoor pursuits.
*Ireland is a highly developed democracy within the EU, with a modern economy and a free media. It is also one of the safest countries in the world to live in.
*Ireland is at the cutting edge of science and technology, and is therefore a prime destination for international research students. The Irish Government announced in early 2009 a new investment of €300 million to be in invested in developing higher education research and technological innovation over a period of five years.
*Most international students seeking an English language destination decide upon the UK or the US. Ireland represents something that’s a little different, so why not come here? Variety is, after all, the spice of life!
