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Apply for an Ireland Study Visa in 3 Simple Steps (2023)

Extensive selection of courses & abundant work opportunities make the place ideal for studies.

Key Highlights

  • What is an Ireland Study Visa?

  • Top Universities in Ireland

  • Eligibility Criteria for Ireland Visa

  • Documentation Requirements

  • How to Apply for Ireland Visa?

  • Costs of Studying in Ireland

  • Other FAQs

Ireland is the education provider to many students from nearly 160 countries, and it is one of the favourite destinations for students who would want the experience to study in a place that has a history as old as the time itself. Read along.

What is the Ireland Study Visa?

The Ireland Study Visa is a visa that students need to pursue higher studies in Ireland.

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Here’s the intake for this year:

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Top Universities in Ireland 2023

​Here are the top 5 Universities of Ireland 2023:

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What are the Eligibility Criteria for Getting a Visa to Ireland?

The below lists everything you need to get a student visa to Ireland:

  • The acceptance letter from the college to which you have applied.

  • A valid passport and copies of old passports (if any).

  • 2 passport-size photos, which are recently taken.

  • The student must have the scorecard of either IELTS or TOEFL.

  • The application form, which is duly filled with all the details.

What Documents are Required for an Ireland Visa?

The foremost requirement in getting your Student Visa for New Zealand is having your documents ready for verification.

Here’s a list of documents that you’ll need mandatorily: 

  • Enrolment Certificate

  • Your English Proficiency test results

  • Proof of visa fees payment

  • Health insurance

  • Verification of your criminal records

  • Financial Requirements proving a sum of up to €7,000 per year

What are the 3 Steps to Get an Ireland Study Visa?

  • Step 1: You need to make sure that you meet all the requirements by familiarizing yourself with Policy on EEA Nationals studying in Ireland.

  • Step 2: You have to submit an online application form maximum of 3 months before your intended travel to Ireland. After submitting the application, you will get a form called Summary Application.

  • Step 3: In summary, you will have the list of supporting documents that you need to submit and when and where you need to submit the documents. You have to take the print out of this form and duly sign if before attaching it with documents and submitting it.

What are the 3 Steps to Get an Ireland Study Visa?

  • Step 1: You need to make sure that you meet all the requirements by familiarizing yourself with Policy on EEA Nationals studying in Ireland.

  • Step 2: You have to submit an online application form maximum of 3 months before your intended travel to Ireland. After submitting the application, you will get a form called Summary Application.

  • Step 3: In summary, you will have the list of supporting documents that you need to submit and when and where you need to submit the documents. You have to take the print out of this form and duly sign if before attaching it with documents and submitting it.

What are the Costs of Studying in Ireland?

The tuition fees differ from graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate.

 

The tuition fees differ from graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate.

They are as follows:

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Processing Time

The visa processing time is variable, depending on your nationality and other factors. Usually, you will get an answer in 4 to 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office/Embassy/Consulate

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  • Visit Visa: Travel for leisure or business to any part of the world with Us.

  • Study Visa: Study in Globally-recognized Universities!

  • Work Visa: Work & settle in the World’s Best Cities!

  • Immigration: We are your one-stop solution for all your visa and immigration needs

  • Permanent Residence: Become a Permanent Resident and enjoy special benefits.

 

Customized services:

  • Profile Evaluation: Based on your unique profile history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements, and advise you with the visas you must apply for.

  • Resume Writing: We guide you to create a resume that stands out as desired by the concerned immigration authority.

  • Procuring documents: Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a visa.

  • Professional guidance: Be it providing you with interview training, French/English courses or working samples for resumes, cover letters or assisting with application forms, medical or police clearance certificates - we will always be there for you.

  • Dedicated Case-Officer: We offer personal assistance and a single point-of-contact between the company and you, throughout the process

  • Post-Landing Services: We help you settle down in the country after you’ve received your visa. These services are specifically customized as per your requirements.

 

You can expect a one-stop solution for all your visa needs from profile evaluation, documentation, application drafting to post-visa services with Cross Borders Overseas Consultancy. If you are confused about filing the AIPP application, you can contact us immediately. We will be pleased to help you in any way we can.

 

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Other Important FAQs

1. Why should I study in Ireland?

  • There are numerous reasons to choose Ireland as your destination for higher studies.

  • The development of education is one of the reasons that put Ireland in one of the top positions in the economic ladder of Europe.

  • Studying in Ireland is equivalent to studying in the UK. It is more cost-cutting than in the UK.

  • One of the reasons that anyone would cite for getting higher education in Ireland is its beauty and history.

  • Ireland has approximately 35000 foreign students coming from 160 countries. This would give new students a multicultural experience and would allow them to get the taste of merging with peers belonging to various nationalities.

  • Ireland has both rural and urban universities to choose from, and both would cater to students' needs according to their tastes and requirements.

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2. What are the options for staying in Ireland after your studies?

There is a program called 'Stay Back Option,' which would allow any student who doesn't belong to the EU/EEA to stay in Ireland for 24 months, even after completion of their international studies.

This comes under the 'third level graduate scheme.' 

For this scheme to be used, one has to:

  • Have a valid GNIB card (which is a card that permits you to reside in Ireland) that could be extended up to 2 years.

  • Have a graduate, master's, or Ph.D. degree from an institute affiliated to Ireland state.

  • Have a certificate from a recognized body of Irish education like the University of Limerick, Royal College of Surgeons, citing that you have successfully completed your degree.

 

3. How is Ireland for studying and working as an Indian?

Ireland is preferred by Indian students for studies because:

  • It is a welcoming nation, located in the heart of Europe, yet the language used here to teach is English. This is a huge advantage for Indians since many Indian students are well versed in English rather than in any other European language.

  • Universities are covering almost all the streams of education, which are preferred by students of India like medicine, banking, business, etc.

  • The cost of education and living in Ireland is comparatively less when compared to other European countries.

  • Working part-time for 20 hours a week during working days and 40 hours a week during vacation time makes it easier financially for many students from India.

  • The nation allows students to stay back after education without much effort, during which they can take care of employment opportunities.

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4. Why is working in Ireland preferred by Indians?

  • There is a large Indian community with a population of 25000 in Ireland, which would make it easier for Indians to work and stay in Ireland.

  • Large MNC clusters comprising many leading companies' presences in Ireland would provide plenty of employment for Indians.

  • The people of Ireland are fairly friendly and that would make any working environment happier for Indians.

  • Indians can explore European culture by traveling to different countries 

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5. What are the benefits of studying in Ireland?

Here’s the list of benefits of studying in Ireland:

  • There are courses that would include medicine, business, engineering, law, banking, and every field of education possible to choose from Irish universities, which would be beneficial to students.

  • The people of Ireland are considered as the friendliest people in the world. Hence if you are staying away from home for the first time, you would be in the midst of people who would care for you and would help you to get ahead of homesickness within no time.

  • Since it is an English-speaking nation in Europe, it is easy for most of the students from different countries, since many countries' students would know English commonly. It reduces the time which would have to be put into learning a new language.

  • Ireland is famous for its outstanding facilities in the field of scientific research. Students from many countries hail to Ireland to continue their research programs.

  • Multinational companies like Google, Apple, HP, IBM, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have head offices in Ireland. All these countries operate in their European territory with Ireland as their base. Hence Ireland is a hub of opportunities.

  • One can travel to most of the countries in Europe from Ireland easily. So one can be benefitted from staying in Ireland in terms of visiting different countries during their vacation times and sometimes even on weekends.

  • Ireland is ranked as the 12th most peaceful country among all the countries in the world. Hence one can be safe and sound here without anything or anyone disturbing the peace.

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