Why study in Ireland? What is special about education in Ireland?

Ireland was voted by Lonely Planet as the world's friendliest country in 2008 and 2010 and was ranked 11th in the 2011 Global Peace Index. As an English-speaking country, it has close cultural, economic and educational links with the English-speaking world, especially with the UK - our next door neighbour - and with North America.

Irish qualifications are recognised for excellence worldwide. Students can choose from an extensive range of programmes to meet their needs in highly respected business schools, centres of scientific and technology excellence, as well as renowned language, humanities and arts faculties.

Dedicated international offices work closely with academic, administrative and specialist staff, to support students throughout their time in Ireland. Through these support structures, students receive direct access to information, facilities, services and staffs.

Ireland's graduates are innovators in their fields, leaders in their communities and ambassadors for excellence all around the world. Qualifications earned, and connections made in Ireland deliver a passport to success.

Companies who require a skilled, educated and highly capable workforce to drive their success choose to locate in Ireland. Ireland has welcomed Google, Facebook, Pfizer, Apple, Intel to name just a few - all of whom chose Ireland as their European base.