Masters in Ireland: Everything you need to know

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Did you just graduate from college and have a big dream of doing a master’s degree in Ireland? So the good news is that this is perfectly possible in the country.

In fact, many exchange students, when they are close to the last visa renewal, choose to enter a postgraduate or master’s course in the country.

Just to give you an idea, it is estimated that there are approximately 20,000 foreign students studying for Masters’s in Ireland. And if that’s your wish, stay here for a few more minutes to find out how to do it.

How to do a master’s in Ireland?

There is nothing complex to do a master’s degree in Ireland. On the contrary, the selection process is usually quite simple and inclusive.

The minimum requirement to be approved in the master’s program is to have a Bachelor’s Degree, which is nothing more than an undergraduate course validated in the country.

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However, it is essential to note that degrees in science, medicine and business require more specific tests and information during the selection process.

Therefore, the candidate needs to see if the intended course requires these tests before applying.

Is there a difference in the processes at each university?

The general guidelines between educational institutions are usually the same in Ireland. Basically, the candidate registers for the program presents the documents and pays an application fee.

Foreigners who want to take a master’s course must register on the university’s website and undergo a transcript assessment.

Although the general guidelines are the same, each institution has its own selection process, so it is essential to pay attention to the dates.

What documents are required for registration?

Among the documents required are the translated and sworn transcripts of the graduation. Certificate of English proficiency, passport copy, resume in English, personal statement and letters of recommendation.

It is worth mentioning that you will need to validate your diploma. However, in most cases, the process is simple and happens before the application.

Just go to the Quality and Qualifications Ireland – QQI website and see all the categories of diplomas approved in Ireland in the index. If the certification corresponds to one of them, just print the declaration of comparability.

Once this is done, you have to present it at the educational institution you want to attend, along with the sworn translation of your undergraduate degree from Brazil.

How much does a Masters in Ireland cost?

A master’s degree in Ireland costs an average of €9,000 per year depending on the institution. That is, it is not a cheap value, after all, this is something close to R$ 50 thousand.

However, there are some scholarships for those who want to enter a master’s degree. They are administered by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) which is the legal body of policy guidance for higher education in Ireland.

There are also funding alternatives for international students who want to do a master’s degree there, and among the universities that offer master’s courses are:

Trinity College Dublin (TCD);

University College Dublin (UCD);

National University of Ireland Galway (NUI);

University College Cork (UCC);

Dublin City University (DCU).

So, just choose the one that has the course of your interest. Liked? Then share it with your friends on your social networks!

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