What Students Say
Likes
- My PhD supervisor was well-known in my chosen area of research.
- Academically, it is a great place to pursue your studies. You would learn from the top scientists and academicians in your chosen area of study. Besides this, the support they give to students is immense, and especially as an international student, you'd never feel that you were staying away from home, as you would find several Indian students at the campus.
- Also, there are several students’ clubs where you can meet and greet people. More importantly, you will have a great time learning with several like-minded people across the globe.
Dislikes
- One of the major limitations that Indian students would face at the University is the lack of accommodation support. It is nearly impossible to get a place to stay close to the institute as the prices are either way expensive or it is very hard to get a place e.g., for every single room there will be around 30-50 people will be competing.
- I believe the university hostel accommodation have to be booked well-advanced (may be like a year or so) but again it is expensive.
Required Exams for Admission
Again, it is one of the best places around the globe to pursue your studies, regardless of your educational and research background.
Course Curriculum
Most engineering graduate programs are designed (and partially offered) by industry experts. Almost all the faculties have independent research labs where you will have the chance to get hands-on in real-time.
Faculty
As mentioned earlier, students would learn from top academicians who would have a deep understanding and proven expertise in the field.
Campus Life
There are several clubs to engage students, especially international ones. I was a member of a movie club where once a week or so they ran movies. You have WiFi at every single place on campus, they also have a gym, a swimming pool, a mini restrobar etc. Research facilities are top-notch, as you'd find almost all the advanced machines in the corresponding labs.
Placement
It is very much possible that every single graduate would land a great job as most of the courses (at least at the postgraduate level) are designed by Industry experts; therefore, getting a job may not be difficult, at least for engineering graduates.
Accommodation
To reiterate, one of the major limitations that Indian students would face in Ireland is the lack of accommodation options. For every single room/apartment in and around the city, around 30–50 people will be competing.
Exams
Since mine was funded PhD there were no requirements on language examinations but I believe IELTS 6.5 is average score that they expect.
Fees
NA as it funded PhD program
Scholarship
My PhD was funded by Irish Research Council, for which I had to write a project proposal.
