Choosing a university can be daunting; course, reputation, lifestyle, accommodation, distance from home, climate and costs are all factors to consider. There is of course, also the language spoken in lectures / in the locale, and if that is something you need to work on, you should start to learn as soon as you have created your shortlist.
Many universities teach in English, including non-English speaking countries, so do check this out. In Germany, for example, many teach in English, so a certain proficiency level is required, but you will also have to pass a German language exam to be considered for a place. One country which has admissions growing year on year is Ireland. With an 11% growth in admissions in the last academic year, according to ICEF Monitor, over 35,000 international students applied to study there. Learning English in Dublin is one way of testing out the lifestyle and familiarising yourself with where you want to study too.
So, what’s the craic? Here’s a quick overview of some Universities in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin is known for its historic campus and is often considered Ireland’s most prestigious university. Specialist Subjects offered various programmes across various disciplines, with strengths in arts and humanities, science, engineering, and business.
University College Dublin is one of Ireland’s most prominent universities known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, excelling in agriculture, veterinary science, business, and engineering.
University College Cork strongly focuses on research and is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and environmental sciences with pharmacy, marine science, and food science programmes.
The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) is known for its beautiful west coast location and strong reputation in medicine and health sciences.
Dublin City University has a modern campus focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, excelling in business, computing, and engineering areas.
The University of Limerick has strong ties to industry and practical, hands-on education within engineering, sports science, and business.
Maynooth University is known for its research excellence and a welcoming community atmosphere and is sought by those wanting to read humanities, social sciences, and mathematics.
EC Dublin English language school offers a wide range of courses, including General English, English in the City, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation, as well as Academic Year English, which runs for 24 weeks or more, to get you ready for your university course.