Ireland

With more than 900 tech firms operating and headquartered in Ireland, including Google, Facebook and Microsoft, an increasing number of international students are flocking to the emerging destination for education in science and technology. Premier universities in Ireland such as Trinity College Dublin, offer education at par with Oxford and Cambridge and challenge their students by offering a range of cross-disciplinary courses and joint majors. The two-year ‘Employment Permit’ issued to international students by the Government of Ireland acts as a critical factor for many students looking to find a job in Europe or settle abroad.

Following the American system of identifying students that are the right fit, universities in Ireland assess applicants on their academic performance in high school, statement of purpose, predicted grades, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular activities and work experiences.