The largest Irish Education Fair is scheduled to take place on Tuesday
10th March 2020 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The fair
between 9am and 5pm is open to the general public and provides
opportunity for Ghanaian students considering to study in Ireland to
meet representatives of Irish universities and colleges.
A total
of fourteen Irish universities and colleges offering various courses in
humanities, arts, English language and science at the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels will be participating in the fair.
There are
over 160,000 international students undertaking short term,
undergraduate and post graduate studies from over 160 countries with
close to 1,500 from across Sub-Saharan Africa. The international teams
in all colleges, universities and institutes provide students with all
the needed assistance they require in order to settle in and comfortably
pursue their studies.
By choosing Ireland, students can join
communities of researchers, academics and commercial innovators to
collaborate and co-create solutions for the myriad of challenges and
opportunities of the 21st Century.
Ireland is an English speaking
country at the heart of Europe and has a wide global reach in today’s
world. Graduates from Ireland bring more than just their world-class
Irish education and globally recognised qualifications on their life
journeys as well as onto the job market. Through education, life and
work experiences, the graduates develop key skills that many employers
prioritise such as ability to lead, practice of effective collaboration,
creativity, agility and critical thinking
An Irish qualification
could best be described as a passport to global success. No matter
where you choose to pursue your career, your Irish qualification will be
recognised and highly regarded all over the world. Also, Ireland has a
well-earned reputation for the warmth of its welcome and for providing a
safe and supportive environment for foreign students. By International
standards, Ireland is amongst the safest and most stable countries in
the world and feature in the Top Twenty in the Global Peace Index 2019.
The
country has a tradition of educational excellence and embodies a
pioneering spirit to deliver education that creates graduates with the
unique skills and right qualifications for the world today.
Coincidentally, Ireland is home to the brightest and best global
corporations and is a destination of choice for every global corporation
that wants to establish its headquarters in Europe. The exceptionally
skilled graduate pool is uniquely positioned to access the opportunities
the Irish business ecosystem creates.
There are a myriad of
great career-starting opportunities for international students in
Ireland. Under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme, non-European third
level graduates can remain in Ireland for up to 24 months upon
completion of studies to look for full time employment. In addition
employers can hire graduates who are eligible to work for up to 40 hours
per week. After 24 months or working, they may be eligible for the
Green Card or Work Permit Scheme.
Registration to participate in the fair is on-going – www.educationinafrica/Accra.
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