Want to study in Ireland? No problem: every year, several thousand French students set off to conquer the green Ireland to benefit from the excellence of its education. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to make sure you’re well prepared for your trip to Ireland!
Studying in Ireland
Universities, colleges and institutes recognized throughout Europe
Ireland has 7 public universities, respected throughout Europe for the quality of their teaching. They include :
The latter are essentially based on the Oxford and Cambridge models, and offer a wide range of courses, from computer science and literature to law, business, tourism and medicine).
In addition to these universities, Ireland also has 5 Colleges reserved for future primary school teachers. Other private colleges also offer more specific vocational courses, in the fields of art, business, law or tourism. Among them are :
Burren College of Art, Milltown Institute of Theology & Philosophy
or Dublin Business School.
Ireland also has 16 institutes of technology, offering technical training in IT, paramedicine, catering, commerce, etc. The best-known is the Dublin Institute of Technology, offering an education that will enable you to quickly integrate into the professional world.
International Erasmus programs give you access to all these establishments. Please contact your current school for more information.
What specialty should I choose?
Whether you’re an IT pro, a lover of literature or passionate about the law, Ireland offers high-quality training courses that will prepare you effectively for the job market.
For lovers of the humanities, many universities offer “Irish studies”, “Anglo-Irish studies” or “Celtic studies”. These 3 courses will introduce you to the wealth of Irish, Anglo-Irish and Celtic literature, with works by Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and even older authors who wrote about Celtic mythology!
If literature isn’t your thing, there are also other highly sought-after sectors that will give you a good chance of finding a job straight out of college. IT, paramedics, law and agri-food are just some of the sectors that can help you find a job in Ireland or elsewhere.
