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3 IRISH EDUCATION FAIRS, Higher Education Institutes from Ireland will participate in the Irish education fairs in April, 2009 City Date Day Time Venue New Delhi 19 th April Sunday 10:30 17:30 Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre Hyderabad 21 st April Tuesday 10:30 17:30 Hyder Mahal, ITC Hotel The Kakatiya Welcome to Education in Ireland! According to the IMD World Competitiveness yearbook of 2007 the education system in Ireland is one of the best in the world, a fact which stands out as the major contributing factor to the rapid economic growth Ireland has experienced over the last two decades. Ireland has a growing and distinct community of over 1,000 Indian students, where they study, work and play in a safe and welcoming environment. Irish Higher Education Institutes recognize Indian degrees for direct entry into their courses. I wish you every success in finding a course suited to your needs in Ireland! Gabriel McCarrick Commercial Counsellor Embassy of Ireland

4 Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1980 Accredited by: Department of Education & Science under the Universities Act Academic level: University, Higher Education Dublin City University Dublin City University (DCU) is one of the leading public universities in Ireland. DCU was established in 1980 to fulfil the national requirement for a highlytrained workforce with skills in the areas of business, science and electronics, computer technology, communications and languages and is now recognized nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence. DCU currently has over 10,000 students. DCU ensures that students gain direct experience of industry and other workplaces, and offers the very latest technology and facilities to ensure that all are equipped to become leaders in their chosen fields. DCU attracts large numbers of high-calibre students from Ireland and abroad, it also ensures strong demand for DCU graduates by employers Major area of professions /program: Engineering [Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Mechanical & Manufacturing, Information & Communication] Information Technology [IT], Business, Finance, Marketing, Science [Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics] Phd, Masters (Research & Taught). Bachelor degree Semester Starting date: September 28th all programmes & February 8th Taught Postgraduate Engineering programmes Application deadline: July 15th (September entry) & December 1st (February intake). Please consult website. Number of International Students: 1,968 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 14 : 1

5 7 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1845 Accredited by: National University of Ireland Academic level: Third Level National University of Ireland, Galway Established in 1845, NUI Galway has a long established international reputation of teaching and research excellence. The University is committed to deepening its links with India by attracting Indian students and by developing links with leading Indian universities. NUI Galway has long been a popular destination for Indian students, due to its wide range of internationally recognised degree programmes. In addition, the University is situated on a beautiful riverside campus, just a short walk from the centre of Galway city, which offers excellent facilities for students in a safe, English-speaking country. Major area of professions/program Business, Information Technology, Engineering and Science Bachelor, Masters, PhD Semester Starting date: 01 September Application deadline: 01 June Number of International student: 1,500 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:20 Ratio of International students to Indian students: 1:.034

6 Maynooth County, Kildare, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1795 Accredited by: National University of Ireland Academic level: Level 10 - PhD National University of Ireland, Maynooth NUI Maynooth is located on a pleasant university campus in Ireland s only university town 25 km west of Dublin and has recently undergone a major phase of expansion in research, teaching and service facilities. NUI Maynooth is a global university, collaborating with universities and research institutes on every continent and welcoming about 450 international students each year from more than 50 countries. We have an international reputation in the areas of Biology, Geocomputation, Computer Science, Finance and Economics, History, Anthropology, Music and Literature, and many more. All academic disciplines except medicine UG, PG diploma, Masters and PhD Semester Starting date: 15 September and 5 January Application deadline : June for taught programme, no deadline for research. Language of Instruction : English Number of International Students : 450 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:21 Ratio of International students to Indian students: 22:1 NUI Maynooth is committed to being a first class research-led centre of learning and academic discovery was well as providing an environment within which students can learn, develop and mature.

7 College Green, Dublin, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1592 Academic level: Third Level University Trinity College Dublin Established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland s oldest and most prestigious University. It is ranked 49th in the world and 13th in Europe by the Times Higher Education World University rankings Situated on a 47 acre campuses Trinity offers state-of-the art libraries, research centres, laboratories, IT facilities and sports centres. This unique blend of the historical and the modern fosters an environment which supports academic excellence across all disciplines creating an unrivalled student experience. Engineering, Computer Science Business Arts BA, Masters and PhD Level Semester Starting date: September 09 Application deadline : Consult Web Language of Instruction : English Number of International students : 2,300

8 Western Road, Cork, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected]; [email protected] University College Cork University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845 and is one of the Ireland s oldest universities. Situated in Cork, Ireland s second city, UCC has a reputation for excellent academic programmes, high-quality research and superb infrastructure. There are over 17,500 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in University College Cork. Programmes on offer at all levels up to PhD include major disciplines such as Biotechnology, Nano-sciences, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, and Food Science and Environmental and Energy Engineering. The college attracts a large number of international students with more than 2,000 students from 95 countries. u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1845 Accredited by: National University of Ireland Academic level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD Biomedical, Biological and Biotechnological Science Chemical and Physical Sciences Food Science and Technology Microelectronics and Nanoscale Science Computational and Mathematical Sciences Information and Communication Technologies Environmental Sciences Semester Starting date: Late September 2009 Number of International student: 2,200 In the International Student Barometer, a survey of international students by independent research specialists, UCC s International Education Office was voted number one among 93 universities world wide.

9 Limerick, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] University of Limerick University of Limerick is a state university established by the Government of Ireland in UL with over 11,000 students and 1,200 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 300 acres with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning environment. UL offers a wide selection of opportunities at undergraduate and graduate level in the four faculties of the University: Kemmy Business School, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences. u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment: 1972 Accredited by: Irish Government, Universities Acts 1997 Academic level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD Business, Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Education, Humanities, Law, Architecture Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD Semester Starting date: September Application deadline: 1st July for September entry Number of International student: 1400

10 Shannon, County Clare, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] u n i v e r s i t i e s Year of Establishment : 1951 Accredited by : National University of Ireland Academic level : Level 8 Honours Bachelor degree Shannon College of Hotel Management A National University of Ireland recognised College, Shannon College of Hotel Management has been providing world class hotel management education since Based on the Swiss model of hotel management education, students undertake two paid professional internships (12 months and 9 months) as part of the Bachelor of Business Studies programme. Current students undertaking their paid professional internship are based in 11 different countries across 57 hotels, including Four Seasons, Jumeirah International, Marriott, Hilton and Ritz Carlton. Shannon College is a small, professional college where students study for a National University of Ireland business degree and train to be hotel industry leaders of the future. Hotel Management, Business Studies BBS in International Hotel Management Semester Starting date : 1st September 2009 Application deadline: 30th June, 2009 Number of International student : 50% (180/354) Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:12

11 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] institutes of technology Year of Establishment: 1912 Accredited by: Higher Education and Training Awards Council, Ireland Academic level: Level 7 to Level 10 Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is a progressive educational institution of international standing (Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year 2006/07). It has a total enrolment in excess of 12,000 full-time and part-time students, of whom 1,000 are international. CIT offers a wide range of taught and research programmes.. 3- and 4-year Degrees Taught and Research Masters PhD covering a wide range of disciplines. Science Computing Engineering Business Humanities Maritime Music Art Cork Institute of Technology Science, Computing, Engineering, Business, Humanities, Music Marine, Art & Design PhD, Masters both taught and research 4-year Honours Bachelors, 3-year Ordinary Bachelors, 2-year Higher Certificate Semester Starting date: 14 September 09; 1 February 10 Application deadline: 15 July 2009 Number of International student: 980 Ratio of Faculty to Students: 1:15.with strong industry linkages.. Work placement in its courses Industry-based projects On-campus business innovation centre Industry input to course design.in a safe and welcoming environment.

12 Rathmines Road. Dublin 6. Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] Dublin Institute of Technology Established in 1887, the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) has grown to be Ireland s largest provider of third level education. In 1992 it was granted authority to award its own degrees, including Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates. It provides education in 6 faculties; Applied Arts, Built Environment, Business, Science, Engineering and Tourism & Food. DIT provides 85 fulltime and over 200 part-time programmes. DIT programmes are industry lead and focused on the needs of professionals in industry. Our aim is to make our graduates immediately employable upon completion of their chosen course of study. institutes of technology Year of Establishment: 1887 Accredited by: EUA Academic level: Independent Awarding Body Applied Arts Built Environment Business Engineering Science Tourism & Food Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral Semester Starting date: September Application deadline: 30 June 2009 Number of International student: 1,000 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:16

13 Dublin Road, Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] institutes of technology Year of Establishment : 1970 Accredited by: HETAC Academic level: Ordinary, Honours, Masters, Phd Degrees Why choose us? Dundalk Institute Of Technology Located in the north east of Ireland, Dundalk Institute of Technology is a public institution placed midway between Dublin and Belfast. We have 5,000 students, 5% approximately of which comprises of Non-European students, including a handful of Indian students. With 4 different schools of education, Dundalk Institute of Technology offers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Business, Computing, Engineering, Science Ordinary (level 7) Honours (level 8), Masters (level 9), Ph.D (level 10) Semester Starting date: September Application deadline: July Number of International student: 250 Ratio of all students to Indian students: 500:1 Business Studies and Humanities; includes Business Studies, Accounting, Marketing to Masters in Business Administration Health Studies and Applied Sciences; includes Early Childhood Studies, Food Science, Applied Bioscience Informatics, Music & Creative Media; includes Internet Technologies, Games/Software Development, Applications/ Networking and Support, Applied Music, Multi Media and more. Engineering; Quality Management, Civil Engineering, Electronics, Building Surveying and more. Scholarships available on many undergraduate courses.

14 Cork Road, Waterford City, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] Waterford Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology ( is one of the longest established (1970), largest and most academically respected Institutes of Technology in Ireland. It is an autonomous state sector university-level Institute operating within the Irish National Qualifications Network. The awards from WIT are recognised worldwide and graduates of the Institute occupy senior positions in major companies in Ireland, the EU and further afield. WIT has over 7000 students of which 95 are Indian students. institutes of technology Year of Establishment : 1970 Accredited by: Department of Education Academic level: Bachelor, Masters, Phd Business, I.T, Electronics BA, BBS, BSc, MA, MB, MBA MSc, Phd Semester Starting date: September Application Deadline : End of June Number of International student: 600 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:15 Ratio of International students to Indian students: 7 :1 Why is WIT one of top destinations in Ireland for Indian students? It is located in the cultural and commercial capital of the South East, Waterford City It has state of the art facilities and a vibrant student community. Scholarships are on offer. It is within the top tier of higher education institutions in Ireland. The cost of living in Waterford city is favourable compared with that of Dublin or Cork. Waterford city is located within easy access of the beaches and coastline of the South East, giving students excellent recreational opportunities. Waterford City is 2 hours 30 minutes drive from Dublin. Waterford has a regional airport with flights to the UK and continental Europe. WIT is regarded as one of the top centres in Europe for Telecommunications software development and research.

15 Mayor Square, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] state aided institutions Year of Establishment : 1953 Accredited by : HETAC Academic level : Higher Certificate to Phd National College of Ireland National College of Ireland (NCI) is located in the heart of Dublin City in the International Financial Services Centre. NCI offers high quality relevant 3-year Honours Degree and 1-year Master Programmes enabling NCI graduates to proceed directly into the workplace with a 98% employment rate 9 months after graduation (2008). Many programmes have an integrated work placement semester which provides students with invaluable practical experience along with their degree qualification. High quality secure on-campus student accommodation has 24 hour security ensuring peace of mind. The International Office organizes airport collection free of charge on arrival in Ireland and an induction programme specific to students needs. Business, Computing, Human Resource management, Degrees offered : BA(HONS) Accounting, BA(HONS) HRM, BA (HONS) Business, BA (HONS) Financial Services, BSc in Computing, BSc in Business Information Systems, BA Technology Management, MSc Management, MSc Marketing, MBA, MA in Human Resource Management, MA Finance, MSc in Learning Technologies Semester Starting date: September and January Application deadline: 15 May Number of International student: 90 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:10

16 2, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] American College Dublin American College Dublin is a city centre college. It offers students a quality education. An internship (work experience) is included in all of our degree courses. The college focuses on ensuring that students get a good mix of theory and practical experience in their degree. American College Dublin is part of the Irish American University. The Irish American University has campuses in Dublin and Delaware. It allows our students a unique chance to take a semester or year in our Delaware campus. All of our students have the option of gaining an Irish American University degree, in addition to their HETAC degree. independent colleges Year of Establishment: 1993 Accredited by: HETAC, ACICS Academic level: Level -9, Up to Masters Degree Business, Hospitality Management & Pyschology BA (Hons) in International Business BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) in Event Management BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) in Business and Information Technology Diploma in International Business Certificate in International Business (Hons) in Behavioral Science: Psychology Diploma in Hospitality Management Bs in Hospitality Management Semester Starting date: September, January, May Application deadline: 8 weeks prior to the intake Number of International student: 721 Non-EU students Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1: 20

17 13 14, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] independent colleges Year of Establishment : 1975 Accredited by: The Higher Education & Training Awards Council (HETAC) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) University of Wales Academic level: Third Level Dublin Business School Dublin Business School (DBS) is the largest independent college in Ireland and provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, executive education and professional programmes. The college has over 9,000 full and part-time students of which 1,000 are international from over 70 countries around the world. Dublin Business School offers a variety of programmes in the areas of accounting, finance, business, management, information technology and marketing. In addition, the DBS School of Arts offers a range of programmes in the arts, media studies, film studies, literature and drama and psychology. We also offer a range of English language programmes, including an accredited university foundation course. All programmes offered at Dublin Business School are internationally recognised. Business, Accounting, ACCA, MBA Bachelors and Masters Semester Starting date: January & September each year Application deadline: End November for January, End July for September Number of International student:1,000 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:40 Ratio of International Students to Indian Students: 7:1

18 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] independent colleges Year of Establishment: 1974 Accredited by: HETAC; Nottingham Trent University Academic Level : Postgraduate & Undergraduate Griffith College Dublin Griffith College is one of Ireland s largest independent colleges, situated within walking distance of city centre Dublin. Challenging curricula, low student-to-instructor ratios, and strong industry links continue to keep Griffith not only at the top of the private sector, but ranked number one in the country in several academic areas. Recently, historic buildings have been complemented by a recent investment in a new Academic Facilities Building, Concert Hall, Restaurant and Residence Halls. Business, Information Technology, Finance, Law, Journalism, Design (Fashion & Interior) Hospitality Management, Education Business, Information Technology, Finance, Law, Journalism, Design (Fashion & Interior) Hospitality Management Semester Starting date: September & January each year Application deadline: 30th June for September & 30th November for January Number of International student: 1600 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:40

19 7 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] independent colleges Year of Establishment : 2003 Accredited by: HETAC, FETAC, University of Wales, Lampeter, Australian Institute of Business Administration, Middlesex University, NCC Education Academic level: Level 6 to level 9 Grafton College of Management Sciences Grafton College of Management Sciences is dedicated to providing a first class learning experience that will equip the student with the skills, ability and knowledge to successfully compete in their chosen discipline regardless of ethnicity, gender or disabilities. Our team is committed to raising the standards of teaching within a broad range of academic areas. For this we provide quality programmes for corporate clients and individuals. Our friendliness and hospitality will help you adapt to the student way of life in Ireland. Management, Business, IT BA Business, BA (Hons) Business Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT, MBA Semester Starting date: 21st September 2009 Application Deadline: 10th July 2009 Language of Instruction : English Number of International student : 1,000 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students : 1:30 Ratio of International students to Indian students: 9:100

20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected] HSI Limerick Business School Founded in 1951, HSI Limerick Business School is committed to developing high quality educational courses to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse student base and demanding workplace. Situated close to Limerick city centre, the College has grown into a vibrant centre for learning, which caters for the needs of school leavers, graduates, international students and mature students. For over 54 years HSI Limerick Business School has been providing a high quality education, with a strong emphasis on employment and careers. In this time, students have come to us from all over the world, so that our campus is truly multicultural. We are keenly aware of the different learning requirements of students, the importance of part time work and the demands, very often, of family and other obligations. At HSI Limerick Business School we address these through high quality learning support and services. Based in the centre of Limerick City and close to some of the best cultural, social and sports facilities, we offer a rich and diverse student experience. independent colleges Year of Establishment: 1951 Accredited by: HETAC, FETAC, ACCA, Microsoft, CIPD Heriot-Watt University, Waterford Institute of Technology Academic level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate courses up to and including Level 8 Masters ACCA Accountancy, Business & Management, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, MBA BBS, BBS (Hons), BA, BA (Hons), Higher Diploma, MBA Semester Starting date: October and February Application deadline: N/A Number of International students: +300 Ratio of Faculty Staff to Students: 1:20 HSI Limerick Business School has enjoyed continued success and growth with excellent student pass rates, and awards and prizes in state and professional examinations. Students from the College have achieved numerous first places in both national and international examinations.

21 13 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Ireland T : F : E : [email protected]; [email protected] independent colleges Year of Establishment: 2000 Accredited by: HETAC, FETAC, C&G, Edexcel, EBU Academic level: Third Level New Media Technology College NMTC is located in a beautiful Georgian building in Dublin City Centre. The college has extensive film and media production facilities including hi-def edit suites, a sound recording studio, photographic studio, darkroom and professional multimedia production facilities. Film, Photography, Media, Music, IT, Business Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film Production Semester Starting date: October 2009 Application deadline: October 2009

22 Art, Design & Film University of Limerick Griffith College Dublin New Media Technology College Humanities Dublin City University National University of Ireland Maynooth Trinity College Dublin University College Cork University of Limerick Cork Institute of Technology Business / Accounting / Finance Dublin City University National University of Ireland Galway National University of Ireland Maynooth Trinity College Dublin University College Cork University of Limerick Cork Institute of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology National College of Ireland Tipperary Institute American College Dublin Griffith College Dublin HSI Limerick Business School Grafton College New Media Technology College Engineering Dublin City University National University of Ireland Galway National University of Ireland Maynooth Trinity College Dubllin University College Cork University of Limerick Cork Institute of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Galway Mayo Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology IT / Computing National University of Ireland Galway Trinity College Dublin University College Cork University Limerick Cork Institute of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Galway Mayo Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology National College of Ireland Tipperary Institute HSI Limerick Business School Grafton College New Media Technology College Health Sciences Trinity College Dublin University College Cork University of Limerick Waterford Institute of Technology Sciences Dublin City University National University of Ireland Galway National University of Ireland Maynooth Trinity College Dublin University College Cork University of Limerick Cork Institute of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology Hospitality Management Shannon College of Hotel Management Dublin Institute of Technology American College Dublin Griffith College Dublin HSI Limerick Business School

23 Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Our mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity. Through our extensive network of 13 Irish offices and 32 international offices, we work with our clients to assist them to compete and to grow. Our key focus, for Irish companies is covered under the following five areas of activity : Achieving export sales Investing in research and innovation Competing through productivity Starting up & scaling up Driving regional enterprise We also provide assistance for international companies who are searching for world-class Irish suppliers and we can help international companies who want to set up food and drink manufacturing operations in Ireland. Education Ireland is an agency established by the Irish Government to promote Ireland as a quality destination for international education. It acts as a central point of contact for information on Irish education and on programmes available in Irish universities and colleges and provides advice on Irish education to overseas students, agencies and institutions. It facilitates Irish education institutions in promoting their programmes internationally and works with the educational institutions and other Irish agencies to continually improve the quality of the overall Irish offering (including application procedures, visa processes, studying, living and working in Ireland). In its promotional work in India it works in association with Enterprise Ireland.

24 For more information contact : Shikha Mohanty, Embassy of Ireland, 230 Jorbagh, New Delhi - 3 T : E : [email protected]