Education in Ireland, the Government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Ireland’s higher education sector in world markets, held an education fair recently in the Capital. Representatives from 17 universities attended and provided information to interested students and parents about their institutions and academic programmes. The participating universities represent a wide range of academic programmes and disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels.
H E Ambassador, Feilim Mclaughlin, said: “Irish Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s) are not only committed to academic excellence but also are connected strongly with industry. Irish Universities, Institutes of Technology and Private Colleges are international in focus and for many years have recruited international students and strong diversity in the student population from all corners of the world. India is a prime market for Ireland.” Manager of enterprise Ireland, James Mackrill said, “Irish Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s) are looking to build strong collaborative links with Indian HEI’s to encourage student exchange and convenient mobility for a promising future”
With more than 250 students participating, the fair saw great participation by the youth and substantial increase in attendance over previous in Delhi. Visitors had an opportunity to interact extensively with representatives of the HEIs they learnt about the various courses offered by the universities and study options available for Indian students at the exhibiting universities.