Ireland's longstanding reputation for high-quality education is built on a solid foundation of commitment to excellence. Today we have one of the best education systems in the world and an internationally renowned reputation for academic quality.
34 higher education institutions in Ireland offer an extensive range of over 5000 programmes leading to internationally recognised, quality assured qualifications. International students can choose to meet their educational needs in highly respected business schools, centres of scientific and technology excellence as well as renowned language, humanities and arts faculties.

Everywhere you go in Ireland, you will find a genuine and deep-seated love of learning!
Ireland moves up the international research rankings!
Key Highlights:
- Ireland is ranked 11th in the 2018 Global Innovation Index
- 1st Immunology
1st Animal and Dairy
2nd Nanotechnology
2nd Agricultural Sciences
4th Molecular Biology and Genetics
5th Materials Sciences
6th Basic Medical Research
6th Neuroscience & Behaviour
7th Mathematics
8th Chemistry
8th Microbiology