Ireland’s two-year visa, industry-led robotics courses and aviation make it an attractive destination.
Education in Ireland, the leading international initiative for Irish higher education, has announced the ‘Study in Ireland’ virtual fair for students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
According to an official statement, the education fair is scheduled for February 8 and aims to provide students with a platform to explore a wide range of educational opportunities in collaboration with 14 of Ireland’s renowned higher education institutions.
In addition to facilitating chat and video interactions, the fair will include three faculty-led subject matter seminars and a dedicated alumni session.
An official statement said Ireland’s offer of two-year residence visas and industry-led course offerings in emerging fields such as robotics and aviation are contributing to its popularity as a study destination.
Universities participating in the Irish Education Fair:
- University College Cork
- Technical University of Münster
- university of limerick
- Southeast University of Science and Technology
- University of Galway
- Shannon Institute of Technology
- mary immaculate college
- maynooth university
- dublin business school
- trinity college dublin
- dublin city university
- Atlantic Institute of Technology
- griffith university
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
Ambassador Kevin Kelly of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives said: “I am delighted that Irish Education has been able to start the year with a virtual fair, an initiative aimed at fostering new avenues of educational collaboration. We are delighted to bring together 14 of Ireland’s highly regarded higher education institutions on an online platform, allowing students to seamlessly connect with these institutions, explore academic opportunities and make informed decisions about their education. We strive to provide innovative experiences to help you make decisions.”
Barry O’Driscoll, Regional Manager for India and South Asia at Education in Ireland, said: ‘Ireland has always stood out as one of the best destinations for international students and we are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity through our virtual fair. We look forward to welcoming students from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh and believe this virtual fair will be a vital part of showcasing the rich opportunities that await them in Ireland. I strongly believe that it will become a great platform.
“With over 7,000 students coming to Ireland from India, we believe the strong appeal of Irish educational institutions will only continue to grow and we hope to continue this momentum and provide valuable insight to aspiring students.” We look forward to connecting with you,” he added.