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If you come to Ireland to study, you’ll get permission for a specific program at an approved university or college. It’s usually not allowed to change programs in your first year, except in very rare cases.

To switch programs, you must provide a detailed academic report from your current school and an enrollment letter from the new program. The new school must explain why they think you’re a good fit for the course, even though you didn’t finish your original program.

You can’t switch from a degree program to a language program, or from a Master’s program to a Bachelor’s degree.

Yes, you can work up to 20 hours per week during term time. During June, July, August and September, and between 15 December and 15 January, you can work up to 40 hours per week.

No, students are typically not permitted to bring family members with them. There are some very exceptional circumstances where this may be permitted.

Ireland is an excellent choice for pursuing a Master’s degree for Indian Student. Beyond its renowned culture, the country offers high-quality education in modern facilities.

As the EU’s only English-speaking nation, Ireland is a growing hotspot for international students seeking world-class education without breaking the bank. The increasing Indian community, making significant contributions to the Irish economy in specialized fields, further enhances Ireland’s appeal as a study destination for Indian students

Studying in Ireland there are following benefits –

1- Affordable cost of Education

2- High Quality Education

3- Use of English language

4- Post Study Visa

5- Work Opportunities

6- Safe and Friendly

7- Travel and Culture

For International students in Ireland the part-time working situation are as follows:

• Non-EEA students with Stamp 2 permission to remain are allowed to take up casual employment. They can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week in the holidays. Holiday periods have been standardised – June to September inclusive and from 15 December to 15 January. Students with stamp 2A permission are not allowed to work.
• Since 12 January 2022 the national minimum wage for an experienced adult employee is €10.50 per hour. An experienced adult employee for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage Act is an employee who has an employment of any kind in any 2 years over the age of 18.

As for work after your studies:

• Once you have finished your studies in Ireland, you may wish to stay back a little longer and consider taking up a job to gain invaluable work experience in your related field of study as part of your post-study work visa plan. Time spent working abroad will only strengthen your CV and help establish your career once you decide to return to your home country.
• If you are enrolled as a full-time student, with an Irish accredited degree, and have the Visa Stamp 2 you may qualify for the Third Level Graduate Scheme. The steps to the process are as follows
• Students can apply for a non-renewable extension of up to 2 years after course completion. This extension is granted for the purpose of finding suitable employment.

Later on, you can apply for a green card (renamed Critical Skills Employment Permit) or work permit (renamed General Employment Permit).

You are allowed to stay as a student for up to seven years. Any previous study time in Ireland will be included in this total.

For new students enrolling in English language programs, you can receive permission to stay for up to two years (equivalent to three cycles of 8 months each). To extend your stay beyond this period, you must enroll in a higher education program listed on the ILEP.