What You Need to Know About Work and Study in Ireland

If studying Work and Study in Ireland, one of the world's most developed countries, is among your goals, here are the details you need to know. Work and study is one of the best programs for learning a language in Ireland while working and earning money at the same time.

The most notable detail about Ireland's work and study program is that when you go to the country for language education and work and study, Ireland grants you the legal right to work. This is why students from many countries around the world choose Ireland for work and study.

About Ireland

With Dublin as its capital, Ireland is a safe country and one of the popular destinations for education and living thanks to the advantages it offers students. English is widely spoken in the country, which is especially popular among people who want to learn the language. This gives students the chance to practice in everyday life while taking their language courses. With its historic and natural beauty, Ireland also offers an enjoyable social life. The country's residents are known to be welcoming toward students who come for education, and the cost of living is more affordable than in other major countries.

How Does Work and Study in Ireland Work?

The work and study program, which grants a legal work permit to students coming to Ireland for language education, is a highly popular study-abroad program. Because it legally provides a system where you can also earn money while studying, you can go through your study-abroad process in Ireland without difficulty and enjoyably. There are of course some conditions for the legal work permit in Ireland. For a student to obtain a legal work permit in Ireland, they need to have a course schedule of 15 hours a week. You need to enroll in a language course of at least 25 weeks (6 months). If you enroll in a 25-week course in Ireland, you can obtain a part-time work permit of 20 hours a week.

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What Are the Advantages of Work and Study in Ireland?

One of the most important criteria for students who want to study abroad is of course how affordable the country is to live in. In this sense, Ireland offers students a financial advantage over other countries, because the country's currency is the euro, not the British pound. This is why the cost of living is a bit more affordable compared to other pound-using countries. We already mentioned that students who join the work and study program in Ireland get a legal work permit — this is one of its biggest advantages. Feeling safe abroad is also very important, and Ireland is one of the best countries in this regard because its crime rate is quite low and it is a safe country. Ireland also offers students a lively, social city life, so you'll gain many experiences while studying there as well.

What Are the Requirements to Join the Work and Study Program in Ireland?

Ireland's work and study program doesn't have very demanding requirements for students. Anyone 18 years old or over can apply to the program. Being a university graduate or knowing English is not required for Ireland in this sense. But of course, any prior education you've had or language knowledge you have can work in your favor when it comes to visa applications.

For details on language schools, work and study and applications in Ireland, we recommend following the VEF event calendar. Language schools in Ireland attend our fairs in person to give students information. With VEF Study Abroad Days, you can find the country and program that suits you best, along with scholarship opportunities.