Why study in Ireland?

• Most of the Irish universities are ranked among the best in the world and they offer programs in many areas so that there is a course suited to every student.
• Ireland is the ideal place for English speakers as students would not have to learn a second language and will be able to have the study abroad experience without the difficulties faced in a non-English speaking country.
• Ireland is the place for literature enthusiasts. The home of Years and Shaw, there is no other country that is more suited to the study of literature. If you have an interest in literature, you have to study in Ireland.
• Ireland’s capital - Dublin is a vibrant and youthful city that has a strong combination of culture and history. Restaurants and music of Dublin is second to none.
• For lovers of art, the Galway Art Festival is something that cannot be missed. It is one of Ireland’s most important annual events and every art aficionado should see it.
• Ireland has many world heritage sites that you can visit in your free time. It had the Giant’s Causeway as well as the Guinness factory. Blarney Castle and Blarney stone are also major tourist destinations and should be visited. And it goes without saying that the National Museum of Ireland is a must visit for anyone who travels to the country. It has many archeological and historical relics right from the prehistoric era.

Ireland
(PAID UNIVERSITY)

• Dorset College
• Galway Business School (GCI Group)
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Grafton College Dublin Campus
• Griffth College

Documents Required:

1. Original Passport and photocopy of first and last page of the same.
2. One recent passport sized photograph not more than 6 months old.
3. Student should submit all previous passports along with a photocopy of each page of all the passport(s) submitted.
4. Visa fee of INR 5,000 in the form of DD in favor of “Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.
5. The VFS service fee (INR 1617) is payable by a separate bank draft in favor of the “VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd”, payable at New Delhi if sending Postal Application or have to pay in Cash at VFS.
6. Original Police Clearance Certificate.
7. Original plus one copy for each of the following documents:
   • Acceptance Letter & Confirmation of fees paid – Students have to pay 50% of the fee or €6,000 (whichever is higher) before applying for VISA (this is not necessary for those courses listed for “Approval In Principal”).
8. Statement of Purpose.
9. Brief CV.
10. Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate.
11. Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate. Graduation Mark Sheet & Certificate (In case of PG Course).
12. IELTS/PTE score card.
13. Letter from Current Employer or Experience Certificate (where applicable).
14. Affidavit of Support of Sponsorer on stamp paper.
15. Bank Statement & Bank Balance Certificate (Last 6 Months) – First year tuition fees + €7000 living expenses.
16. Bank Loan Sanction Letter (If any).
17. CA Statement regarding Net Worth of the sponsor.
18. Valuation Report of immovable property of the sponsor.
19. Income Tax Return Papers of the sponsor for the last 3 years.
20. Documents pertaining to property deeds, NSC’s, KVP’s, Mutual Funds should not be collected at all & will not be accepted by the Embassy only a Chartered Accountant’s statement incorporating the value of above property / funds will suffice.
21. Fixed deposit receipts should not be submitted. A statement from the bank (On bank letter head) giving the total value of the deposits will suffice.

The German Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents!
Important Facts to remember during file submitting:

• All the documents mentioned above should be in A4 size only & should be translated in English Language.
• All applicants have to personally sign Declaration 55 and Travel Health Insurance Notice.
• Please remember to take the courier charges of Rs.1500 from the student if they would like us to courier the blocked account details to Ireland.
• 2 sets of documents are required.
• Personal appearance at German embassy is mandatory for all applicants.

Link to check VISA Fee - http://www.vfs-Ireland.co.in/visafees.aspx

Link to check VISA Fee - www.new-delhi.diplo.de

Important information

1. Student has to show the confirmation of fee receipt, after the payment of tuition fees.
2. But in case there is a less fee & that student has to pay after arrival in Ireland, then in that case student has to show Saving Account statement showing the sufficient balance that student is able to pay his tuition fees.
3. Also student has to show the income proof of his earning family member like parents, & it should include salary account statement or salary slips, etc.-(It is required as embassy ask from where you will going to bear your next year living expenses so student can show this that his family is earning this much that they can support him for further studies & for further living)
4. Sponsorship letter is also required from parents.
5. Any third party can also sponsor so, in that case income proof of third party, sponsorship letter from third party & relationship proof will be required.

Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi

1. C17, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
2. Tel: 011 4940 3200

General Office

1. Tel: +91 (0)11 4940 3200
2. Fax: +91 (0)11 4059 1898
3. Email: newdelhiembassy@dfa.ie

Visa Office

1. Tel: +91 (0)11 4940 3200
2. Fax: +91 (0)11 2687 3335
3. Email: newdelhivisaoffice@dfa.ie