The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin. Founded in 1592, Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university (photo by Hernán Piñera, used under CC license)

Education in Ireland,the government body that promotes Ireland as a destination for higher studies, is organizing a five-city education fair in India from November 18- 26, 2017, for students who are interested in pursuing higher studies in Ireland.  

Eighteen institutions will participate in these fairs, including Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland’s oldest university and one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland. Others include the Athlone, Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Limerick, and Letterkenny Institutes of Technology, Dublin Business School, Dublin City University, Griffith College, Maynooth University, the National College of Ireland, NUI Galway, Trinity Business School, University College Cork, University College Dublin, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, and University of Limerick.

Here are a few reasons why students should consider Ireland:

• It’s one of the friendliest and safest countries in the world
• It’s an English-speaking country 
• Hundreds of scholarships available
• 2-year post-study work visa
• Better career opportunities with leading global companies located in Ireland
• Achieve your ambitions in Europe's most entrepreneurial country

What can students expect from the fair?

The representatives of the 18 participating institutions will discuss courses, international exposure, internship opportunities, university-industry linkages through research and business collaborations, scholarships, visa stay-back options, and job security. They will also cover other important aspects that will benefit Indian students who are interested in studying in Ireland.

The dates for each city are below. To register for a fair, click here.

Education in Ireland is the national brand under which Ireland’s higher education institutions are promoted overseas. The Education in Ireland brand is managed by Enterprise Ireland on behalf of Ireland’s Department of Education and Skills.

University of Limerick campus (photo by William Murphy, used under CC license)