Conditions for studying in Ireland Types of study for Irish postgraduate students

Ireland has only received a traditional British education in university education, so many students now aim to study in Ireland. What conditions do students need to meet if they want to go to Ireland for graduate study? Let's look at all the conditions for studying and studying in Ireland.

First, the conditions for studying in Ireland

1, language condition

All schools in Ireland require language scores for international students applying for admission. Although there are some differences between schools, generally speaking, international students need to reach TOEFL 550 or IELTS 5.5 or above to apply for admission to ordinary universities in Ireland.

If international students want to apply for top universities in Ireland, their language scores should be higher, ranging from 580 to IELTS 6 for undergraduate students and at least 600 for graduate students. If foreign students can't meet the language requirements of the school, they may need to accept preparatory study for a period of time.

2. Education

Irish universities require applicants to be at least high school students. High school students can enter Irish high schools first, then take the college entrance examination with Irish students and enter universities according to the results of the college entrance examination. If international students graduate from high school, they can directly enter Irish universities if they can provide qualified language scores, while international students without language scores need to enter preparatory courses before they can enter universities.

Irish universities accept applications not only from high school students, but also from undergraduates and junior college students. As long as the foreign students' language scores can meet the requirements of the university, they can enter the university directly, and students above the second year of undergraduate can also apply for direct entry into the second year of Irish university.

The master's program in Ireland requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree, and they can apply if their English level meets the requirements.

3. Visa conditions

The regulations on studying in Ireland require that the age of international students must be limited to 18 to 35 years old, and the current education level of international students must be consistent with their age, so that they can apply for studying in Ireland.

Irish study visa requires international students to provide corresponding deposit to ensure that international students have enough funds to pay all kinds of expenses during their study in Ireland. If an international student applies for an Irish language school, the amount of deposit required is more than RMB 6,543,800+500,000. If international students want to continue their undergraduate or postgraduate courses after completing their studies in a language school, they must provide proof of deposit with an amount exceeding 300,000 RMB.

Second, the types of Irish masters studying abroad

1. There are two main types of postgraduate courses. One is a master's course, which is usually 12 months. Including classroom teaching, special discussion, examination and continuity evaluation, degree thesis, etc. The other is the postgraduate diploma or certificate course, which usually lasts about 12 months, including the teaching content of the master's course, but excluding the graduation thesis. Some diploma courses can be converted into master's courses after completion. Common types of master's degrees include MA Master of Arts, MBA master of business administration, MSc Master of Science and LLM Master of Law.

2. Research courses are divided into research masters and doctors. Research courses provide the best opportunities for students who want to develop their professional interests. Students usually choose their own research topics and conduct research under the guidance of their tutors. Therefore, the ability of autonomous learning is very important for students studying research-oriented courses.

Applicants for research-oriented master's courses must have a bachelor's degree, and generally have to engage in full-time research in the school 1 to 3 years to get a master's degree. If the research progress is satisfactory to the school, you can apply for continuing doctoral research. China students with a three-year master's degree can directly apply for Irish doctoral students. Doctoral students generally need three years or more.

Third, the advantages of studying in Ireland

1, economy

The country with the fastest economic development in the European Union ranks second in the European Union in terms of national economic level and per capita wealth, second only to Japan, surpassing the United States and ranking second in the world. The world's largest software exporter is the center of European computer industry and financial services, and Dublin, the capital, is the second largest tourist city in Europe. European headquarters of many multinational companies;

2, world-class education

There are 34 higher education institutions in Ireland, offering more than 5,000 professional courses for students, and the quality of education is internationally recognized. International students can choose to study in various business schools, scientific research centers and well-known language and humanities colleges according to their own needs.

3. The cost is reasonable

Ireland has great advantages in tuition and living expenses compared with Britain; The Irish government allows students in the formal study stage to work legally, and they can work 20 hours a week during the semester and all-weather during the holidays; The part-time salary is about 8- 10 Euro/hour, and the minimum wage stipulated by the government cannot be less than 7 Euro/hour;

4. Safe and beautiful environment

It was once rated as one of the top ten most livable regions in the world by the United Nations (The Economist, a famous British magazine, evaluated the living environment of11countries in the newly published annual publication World in 2005, and Ireland got 8.33 points, ranking first, and was selected as the most livable country in the world. Ireland also has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Ireland, Switzerland and the Netherlands are listed as the three major tourist countries in Europe; Dublin, the capital, is the second largest tourist city in Europe.