Ireland has a reputation for being a safe and welcoming country to live. Irish education is of the highest international quality. As an independent English-speaking country situated on the western edge of Europe, the Republic of Ireland is an increasingly popular destination for students from all over the world. The under-graduate and post-graduate degrees awarded in Ireland have the highest international recognition and stand among the best in the world.

Almost one thousand overseas companies use Ireland as their European base including Google, Intel, Yahoo, Adobe, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Apple and Amazon to name a few. Irish higher education institutions are widely recognized for excellence in many disciplines. Dating back to the middle ages, Ireland held the position of one of the principal educations to the western world. With international students seeking new frontiers for higher education, Ireland has emerged as a very promising country because of two strengths – the medium of instruction and cheaper costs.

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. Ireland is beautiful and much of the countryside provides an excellent natural habitat for a flourishing flora and fauna. Ireland’s landscape provides a rich environment for the many outdoor leisure activities like water sports, hill walking, rocking climbing and caving which can be enjoyed when taking a break from study. Dublin is a young, vibrant and cosmopolitan city and has been named as Europe’s city of culture. It is a compact city with all modern amenities close at hand and a low crime rate when compared to other major cities around the world. Irish people have a great love of conversation and a genuine interest in other people. They have become renowned for their friendliness and hospitality.