Study in Ireland for Nepalese students – it will be the making of you!
Study in Ireland means you get far more than a world-class, world-recognized education. Far more than career opportunities that are the envy of other countries. What you also get is amazing, life-enhancing, life-changing experiences every single day. Experiences that will benefit you personally and professionally your whole life.
Ireland is proud to be known as ‘Ireland of the welcomes’ ,The Irish have always prided themselves on the warmth of their welcome and are rightly famed for making visitors to their shores feel at home. As one of the safest counties in the world, they provide an environment where security is taken as read. Their receiving universities all have formal integration programmes in place, making sure that all their Study Abroad guests settle in quickly and easily.
Irish speaks English language, It’s very important to know for Nepalese students that Ireland is one of the very few English-speaking countries in Europe, so settling in and making the most of your stay with us is super easy. Whether it’s dealing with lecturers or simply asking for directions, there’s no danger of anything getting lost in translation.
Programs for Nepalese students in Ireland, Regardless of what you’re looking to study, from Humanities to Engineering, there’s an Irish institution that can match your curriculum to perfection. So, no matter what your chosen subject may be, studying in Ireland increases your options of where you’d like to write the next chapter of your learning story.
Ireland is a ‘home away from home’ for Nepalese students, All our universities have formal integration programmes and place a huge premium on providing an environment where students can study and grow.
The Irish experience is huge ,a total change in how you view the world, It’s a huge understatement to say that travel broadens the mind. Studying and living in a foreign environment will challenge your worldview, and introduce you to new people, a new culture, and a whole new world of diverse sights and spectacles. No matter how short your stay in Ireland may be, you’re guaranteed to leave our shores with stories, experiences, and memories that will last you a lifetime.
The higher education system in Ireland consists of the university sector, institutes of technology and private independent colleges.
There are different courses and levels in Ireland
Bachlor Degree – Business, Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology, Computing, Child care, Engineering, Nursing, etc
Master Degree – MBA, Business, Fintech, Engineering, Project Management, Marketing, Finance, Nursing, Teaching, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence etc
The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) and for quality standards (Quality Assurance and Pastoral Care) in both the higher education sector and English Language schools.
Students are encouraged to use the National Framework of Qualifications to identify the qualification they will achieve before making decisions. Qualifications recognized through the NFQ are quality assured. This means that you can have confidence that your course, and the institution at which you are studying, are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is intended to put you, the international student, at the centre of the education and training system in Ireland. The NFQ provides a structure (a framework) to understand, compare and contrast the level and standard of different qualifications. This helps you to make informed decisions about your qualification choices and to consider progression opportunities available to you.
The average tuition fees are as below and from this table Nepalese students can make up their mind to choose colleges to Universities
| Program | Undergraduate | Post Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Business | €7,000 – €19,500 | €9,000 – €25,000 |
| Engineering | €9,850 – €25,500 | €12,000 – €25,000 |
| Science & Technology | €9,850 – €25,500 | €12,000 – €30,000 |
| Arts and Humanities | €9,850 – €19,500 | €10,000 – €20,000 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | €39,500 – €55,000 | €35,000 – €55,000 |
There are hundreds of scholarships available for Nepalese students and international students from a wide variety of sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions, and other organisations.
These are awarded solely at the discretion of the individual organisations that set down their own criteria for eligibility. Students are advised to contact the institution or organisation of their choice directly, to obtain more detailed information.
Students from Nepal, they can submit their academic documents which should be minimum as below.
While these may be true requirements for some colleges and universities, other institutions may have higher academic requirements. Please speak to our counselor/advisors regarding the requirements of each universities or colleges.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA?
College students have a wide choice when it comes to accommodation. Some students choose to stay in on-campus accommodation, which is available in many colleges. On-Campus accommodation is always in demand so it can be quite expensive.
Most colleges have an Accommodation Office, a good first point of call for overseas students in their search for suitable accommodation. Accommodation can also be found through the local newspapers and estate agents in the cities. Websites such as Daft.ie, MyHome.ie or Universityliving.com also contain a large portfolio of rental properties.
It is generally not possible to reserve long term accommodation in advance, as owners of properties will not hold rooms without payment of rent.
Points to take into consideration when looking for accommodation:
Students from non-EU countries are not covered for any free medical attention off-campus and must therefore have their own private insurance. Please note that heavy levies are charged for all hospitalisation and it is advised to make provision for adequate medical insurance.
Non-EU students are required to show proof of comprehensive medical insurance when registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Proof of health insurance is also required when applying for a student visa. So colleges and universities also help to get Medical insurance for student.
Details of Health Insurance Providers are below:
When you arrive in Ireland, you will be arriving into one of the international airports – Dublin Airport, Cork Airport or Shannon Airport. All three airports are served by bus, taxi and car hire services.
Further, bus and rail connections from nearby cities are available from services provided by Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and private coach companies to locations around Ireland.
In addition, onward flights to some regional airports are available from Aer Lingus and Ryanair.
Induction and Orientation activities often act as the first point of direct contact between institutions, the international student, and your chosen institution, and so play an important role in:
International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration (on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland.
Students holding a valid immigration stamp 2 permission will be permitted to work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15th December to 15th January inclusive.
At all other times students holding Immigration permission Stamp 2 will be limited to working 20 hours per week.
Degree programme students can get casual work where they are:
International students who meet the above conditions and wish to take up work in Ireland must obtain a Personal Public Services Number (PPS Number). An employer can only pay employees with a PPS number, and funds will usually only be paid to an Irish bank account.
Students will also be required to comply with the Universal Social Contribution (USC), Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), employment laws and taxation requirements.
It is not uncommon to have a trial period before you are permanently hired. Ireland’s minimum wage is €10.50 per hour.
Students enrolled on courses on the Degree Programme are allowed to undertake an internship where this forms part of their programme. This is subject to the following rules.
It may be possible to stay in Ireland after you complete your studies for the purpose of seeking employment under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme.
This scheme exists to allow legally resident non-EU third level graduates to remain in Ireland in order to look for employment or apply for a green card/work permit.
