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UK VS Ireland Choose The Best Country To Study And Work

All those Pakistani students who have dream of studying abroad, they have to choose the country where they want to study before choosing the University of their Choice. It may seem like an easy option, but it can be quite tedious. Most of the students unable to decide whether they have to choose the Ireland or UK for studies. Here in this blog we are sharing deep comparison of both the countries with a lot of factors that go into choosing the country to study.

Comparison of Eligibility Criteria

To begin the comparison between both countries, first difference is the eligibility criteria for admission.

UK

  • You can apply for post graduate study program in UK universities after completing 3 year undergraduate degree

  • To study management courses, you have to pass online GMAT exam

  • No need to pass GRE exam for science courses (consult with the university)

  • For management courses study, you would be expected to have a few year of work experience

  • Student have to provide the proof of English language skills by submitting IELTS/TOFEL test scores

Ireland

  • Students who wish to study undergraduate courses in Ireland, must have 60% passing scores in 12th class

  • Minimum age limit for undergraduate program is 18 years

  • Students have to submit an online application for undergraduate course admission trough CAO portal (central application office is incharge of accepting all undergraduate applications)

  • English language proficiency test results must be submitted (IELTS/ TOFEL)

  • For postgraduate study program, student have to submit the bachelor’s results in relevant field for which he/ she is applying in Ireland universities

Study Cost Difference In UK VS Ireland 

Particulars

UK

Ireland

Tuition fee for Undergraduate

£9,250/ year

€9,850- €2,250/ year

Tuition fee for Postgraduate

15000£/ year

€9,950- €35,000/ year

Avg living cost

€8,400/ year

€7,000/ year

Duration of undergraduate courses 

3-4 years

3-4 years

Duration of postgraduate courses 

1.5- 2 years

2 years

Exams

IELTS / TOFEL

IELTS/ TOFEL

Post Study Work Opportunities

Differences in post study work permit in Ireland and UK are here

UK

  • After graduation students are allowed to work in UK by getting Tier 2 visa

  • Annual minimum wage to stay in UK should be 30,000 £

  • With Tier 2 visa, you can stay and work in UK for 5 years

Ireland

  • Students prefer to stay in Ireland after graduation, they have to register themselves for Third level Graduate Scheme. This scheme is valid only if you have an approved Irish degree.

  • Stamp 1G is given to these Irish graduate students who are working as per Third Graduate Scheme  

  • Students have no need to apply separately for visa extension

  • In this article all the doubts have been cleared about UK VS Ireland studies. If you have further queries you can contact to the studyabroad.pk team for details and admission in any foreign country. 

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