Why study in Ireland Ireland's long and honourable tradition in educational excellence is recognised the world over. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Ireland held the position as one of the principal education providers to the western world. What is the official language? It is multicultural society English speaking society. What is the IELTS requirement? It differs from institution to institution but the minimum requirement is 5.0 and TOEFL 173 What is the academic entry requirement? It differs from institution to institution but the minimum is 50% What are the intakes? Feb,July and Sept What type of institutions are their? There are private colleges, universities and Further education institutes. What is the duration of the program offered? From one year up to 4 years. Which are the major fields? Management, Business, IT, hospitality, Pharmacy, engineering and many more. What is the currency used and INR equivalent? 1 Euro is equivalent to Rs.70 approximately. What is the living expense? Cost of living for students in Ireland would be between 7000 Euro to 8000 Euro, depending upon the location of their residence. What type of accommodation is available for the students? Students have a number of options available that can be on-campus or off-campus such as hostels, rented housing, homestay etc. Can student go for a part time job? Yes, students are allowed to work 20 hrs per week and full time during vacations. What are the job opportunities? Students are allowed to work on campus and off campus as well. Is the qualification recognized in India? Yes. What is the visa fee? The visa fee Rs.7100 and vfs charges which varies from 600 to 700 Is there any application fee? No Do I have to pay fee before the visa? If your course in not under HETAC than you don’t have to pay the fee at the time of lodgement. For other institutes if your fee less than 6000 Euros you should pay before the visa application.