International students based in Ireland up 45%

The number of international degree students coming to Ireland has reached a new high but non-European students are reporting difficulties finding employment and accommodation.

New research by the European Migration Network shows the number coming here to study increased by 45% between 2013 and 2017. However, students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) have reported difficulties with immigration registration delays and accessing employment and accommodation, all of which could undermine Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to study and find post-college employment, according to the study.