Minister for Education and Skills of Ireland has agreed to give permission to double the stay-back option for masters and PhD students from 12 months to 24 months.
The Irish Government is making it easier for Indian students who have graduated in Ireland to stay-on after they finish studying. This scheme will allow eligible graduates, who have studied in Irish higher education institutions and whose award is granted by a recognised Irish awarding body at masters or PhD level, to remain in Ireland for two years to seek graduate jobs and employment.
Rory Power, director, India and South Asia, Enterprise Ireland said: “Irish institutions have been welcoming Indian students for over 100 years many of whom have made an important contribution to Ireland’s global success. This scheme will give Indians even more opportunity to launch their careers in dynamic sectors such as ICT, bio-pharma, engineering, medical devices, food science and financial services”.
The scheme will be applicable to the non-EU/EEA students at level IX and above of the national framework of qualifications.
Also, from February 18 to 26, 2017, 16 top Irish institutions will participate in the Education in Ireland fairs in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi. This will give the students and parents an opportunity to interact with the institutes to know more about courses, admission procedures, etc.
Also present will be Ireland’s visa officer who will guide the students through the information on the two-years stay back options.