What is the Eligibility to study in Ireland?

The eligibility criteria to study in Ireland is at par with the global standards for entry into various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For entry into an undergraduate program at a university in Ireland, a minimum score of 60% is required in XII Standard, which varies across disciplines and subject areas. Ireland offers a number of integrated Foundation and Diploma programs for students securing 50% in XII Standard to ensure maximum accessibility for students from international education systems. The minimum age requirement for a UG program for a student is 18 years. For entry into postgraduate programs in Ireland, students are expected to have achieved a minimum of 55% in their undergraduate degree programs. 

In addition to the academic requirements, international students are required to take an English language exam and achieve minimum scores to be eligible for admissions. Valid IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) scores are widely accepted as proof of English language proficiency by Irish universities. Ireland, being an English-speaking country, attracts a wide range of talented students from across the world. Therefore, admissions into some of Ireland’s top universities are highly competitive. Students aspiring to apply at Irish universities must be prepared with their documents beforehand and apply early to receive positive responses.

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