{"id":3878,"date":"2020-02-14T10:08:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T10:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amj.website\/cosmos\/?page_id=3878"},"modified":"2020-02-14T10:08:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T10:08:59","slug":"ireland-applying-for-a-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cosmosconsultancy.in\/ireland-applying-for-a-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland &#8211; Applying for a Student Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Student Visa Application &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online application is the only option and is acknowledged by the forums.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to adhere to the online formalities and their guidelines in order to get a go ahead in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindly note &#8211; Please go through the formalities of the required documentations and apply accordingly, failing which your visa may be denied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key aspects &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online application form completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your documents, along with a passport size photo to the Irish embassy address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport validity for a year is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application fee to be cleared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State in detail, the reason for your application for a visa, as in what are your intentions for going to Ireland. Please specify \u201cEducation\u201d as the only reason.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A letter from the university is a must, stating your communication and confirmation with them, as well as other relevant details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conformation of the fee amount and the payment confirmation is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Insurance is a must. In case provided by the college or self &#8211; supported, the evidence is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Fee Payment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof that you have payed the fees before visa application is required. These applications should consist of either of the following &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of a Fund transfer electronically from the applicant towards\u00a0 the Irish Bank of the college, showing relevant details of the beneficiary&#8217;s name, address, bank details and a confirmation letter or receipt from the college.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A receipt proving that the course fees have been lodged towards an acknowledged student fees payment service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case the program fee is less than \u20ac6000, fees must be paid in totality to the college. In case the course fees are beyond \u20ac6000,this amount needs to be payed, that is\u00a0 an Immigration requirement. However, the college you wish to attend may require full payment of fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees paid to the college are between the student and the college. However, In case of visa rejection, the college is liable to return the fee (minus certain admin. Charges), as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IELTS requirement of 6.5 is a must.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that document copies are kept safely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are applying from China, India, Nigeria, Russia, United Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom, kindly go through the Irish Embassy website for details of additional documentation that may be needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Finances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must show proof t of sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and cost of living expenses as well as that you have sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland without depending on public funds, or take the option of employment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In order to prove that you have access to sufficient funds, you will require &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement of your bank account that shows transactions of a minimum of six-month period prior to your visa application. Also, that has sufficient funds to cover your costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation that you are have the credential of a scholarship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Note: The minimum cost of living in Ireland for a student for an academic year is \u20ac7,000. You must prove that either you or the sponsor has ready access to the same amount each particular year for studies, apart from the course fees for those particular years. Where NON-EEA Students are studying for a period of less than 6 months the non-EEA Student must possess \u20ac500 per month of the stay or \u20ac3000 whichever is the minimal quotient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternate proof of Finance \u2013 Degree Program Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pilot course has been recently introduced, that would allow degree program students to provide an option to bank statements as proof of finances.\u00a0 The alternation is an &#8220;education bond&#8221; with a basic value of \u20ac7,000. The bond must be lodged to an approved student fees payment service (e.g. the electronic fee payment service offered by EduStep)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>English requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During\u00a0 application for your study visa, you will require to prove your\u00a0 proficiency in English to a basic level of any course and visa offers depend on a particular level. Valid international certificates could be from either\u00a0 IELTS and TOEFL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ireland program study &#8211; visa supporting documents are the following &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof\u00a0 via a Letter of acceptance from a renowned university, accepting you for a full time course\u00a0 along with 15 hours study time per week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English language certificate, showing student\u2019s capability of pursuing an English course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document \/ Receipt for payment\u00a0 done towards the course fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence such as Bank statements to show proof of enough funds to sustain through the years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical insurance &#8211; Private.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assurement letter to leave Ireland after on the expiry of the Student\u2019s Visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificates to be produced for all academic qualifications as per university requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two latest colored passport sized photographs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A signed application letter with full contact details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof as to why there were lapses in education history of the candidate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current passport and copies of previous passports, if any.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case there were any previous visa refusals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tuition fees for non-EU students<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergraduate courses 9,000 \u2013 45,000 EUR\/year for undergraduate degree courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate Master and PhD courses &#8211;\u00a0 9,150 \u2013 37,000 EUR\/year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees could vary based on the chosen field of study, program and university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most reasonable universities available in Ireland for EU\/EEA students &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the following &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Limerick \u2013 average tuition fees 7,000-8,000 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University College Cork \u2013 average tuition fees 6,500 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cork Institute of Technology \u2013 average tuition fees 3,500 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick\u2019s College \u2013 average tuition fees 4,500 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin Business School \u2013 average tuition fees 8,300 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of average tuition fees at the highly accredited Irish universities:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinity College Dublin \u2013 average tuition fees 7,500 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University College Dublin \u2013 average tuition fees 6,700 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National University of Ireland, Galway \u2013 average tuition fees 6,000 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland \u2013 average tuition fees 6,000 &#8211; 8,000 EUR\/year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, non-EU\/EEA students will have to pay twice the tuition fee, charged to EU students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation costs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from Ireland have the advantage of concessions for transportation, if they use the Student Leap Card or the Bus \u00c9ireann services to travel across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Checking on your visa status<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should apply as soon as possible for your visa as it normally takes about 2 months for it to be processed and at times may take longer..<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online options to see if your visa has been processed (use your Visa Application Number). The\u00a0 list is updated on a weekly basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your visa is approved, the Embassy to which the documents were sent to, will attach a visa to your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are refused a visa you may appeal the decision within 2 months from the time of refusal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please Note: Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. Thus, you still have to apply for an Irish visa even if you have a visa for a Schengen country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>General visa information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa for students can be submitted online once the online application process is completed,and being in sync with instructions for submission provided on the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Services website. 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