A strategic report on the ‘First Destination of 2016 Graduates’ prepared by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland reveals that almost 70% of all graduates from the seven public universities in Ireland are in employment. Moreover, the report shows that of the 70% of university graduates employed in 2016, about 60% were working in Ireland, whilst 10% found a job in other countries.
The job market in Ireland is optimistic and a consistent growth in the service sector makes it the first choice of Irish university graduates. Sector wise, employment trends in 2016 show that maximum graduates were offered jobs in ITC companies followed by the education sector.
The top five destinations where Irish university postgraduates were employed in 2016 are:
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Germany
- France
- China
Better Work Opportunities in Ireland
The main reasons why university graduates have better post study work opportunities in Ireland compared to other European countries include:
- Ireland is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe and offers great work opportunities
- A strong collaboration between industry and higher education institutes has resulted in a highly skilled workforce of work ready graduates
- A significant numbers of multinational companies have their headquarters in Ireland, opening a plethora of opportunities for internships and post study work
- Ireland is friendly and safe and popular amongst international students and a global workforce with a well-connected geographical location
- International students enrolled for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Irish universities get a two year stay back work visa allowing them more time to gain valuable work experience in Ireland after completion of their degrees
How to Study in Ireland and Get a Student Visa with Work Permit
International students in Ireland enrolled for undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses can receive a work permit on their student visa.
- Courses should be accredited and recognized by the authorised institutions and governing bodies
- Degree programmes chosen must be on the ILEP list of Programmes to be eligible for work permit
- Students can take up casual employment before completion of the degree programme according to the specified time period
- Upon completion of the course, students can extend their Ireland study visa to work visa for upto a maximum of 2 years subject to fulfilment of conditions
To learn more about studying in Ireland and get information on how to work in Ireland on student visa, arrange a free consultation with SI-Ireland today.
