Student Visa:

If you belong to certain non-EU countries then you need a visa before being able to enter Ireland. There are two study visa types:

•  D Study visa: 

Apply for this type of visa if the course you are studying for is has a duration greater than 3 months.

• C Study Visa:

Apply for this type of visa if the course you are studying for is has a duration of less than 3 months

Requirements:

Certain requiems must be met when applying for this visa:

• The letter of acceptance from a verified school confirming that you have been enrolled in a full-time course having 15 hours of study time per week
• Proof that you have paid the full fees
• Proof that you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself throughout this stay
• Proof that you have private medical insurance
• Show ties to your homeland, that you have intentions to return you apply from outside the UK, fees are £348. And £348 each for every dependent. 

Benefits for studying in Ireland:

• English Language:

Although Irish Gaelic is the official language of Ireland, on, 36% of the population are Gaelic speakers and mainly are an English speaker. Hence you will not have to learn any new language and can simply come here after giving a basic English test.

• Post Study Visa:

One of the main advantages of studying in Ireland is the post-study visa. With its help, you can easily look for jobs after graduation and on gaining employment you can then apply for the green card. Ireland government has also increased the ‘stay back’ period to 2 more years from 1 for non-EU students who are studying at a level 9 or above

• Top Universities:

One of the main reasons of studying in Ireland is the quality education that it offers. With over 500 institutions to choose from, Ireland is home to some of the top universities of the world. Ranked at 117 is Trinity College Dublin in 2018 THE World University Rankings with an esteemed international reputation of the highest quality, along with University College Dublin and National University of Ireland, Galway rank in the top 250.

• Scholarships:

Ireland offers a generous amount of scholarships, for example, Trinity College Dublin offers bursaries worth €5,000, NCI Galway €2,000 and UCD provide 50% and 100% discounts on your tuition fees.

• Culture and Lifestyle:

Ireland resembles a few places on earth. With excellent sceneries, beautifully magnificent landscapes, acclaimed accommodation, and rich culture of music, drinking, and game.

• Home to big international businesses

For understudies hoping to discover work or work involvement with tremendous global organizations, Ireland offers practically unrivaled alternatives with respect to its size. Microsoft, Google, Apple and Dell all have workplaces here and frequently seek the colleges for potential new representatives.

• Part Time Jobs:

International students studying in Ireland have the opportunity to work alongside their studies to help with living finances. Students can work for 20 hours during the semester and 40 hours during break.