Migrants ‘put off third-level education’

MIGRANTS are being prevented from fully accessing third-level education because of lack of information, high fees and their previous qualifications not being recognised by Irish colleges.

These are the main barriers highlighted in research carried out among 160 migrants from 21 countries and college officials, and employers.

The report said there was a lack of clear, consistent and relevant information for third-level migrant students on entry requirements and educational rights and entitlements.