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Presentation on Irish Higher Education to Ireland Malaysia Association 28 November 2012

Presentation on Irish Higher Education to Ireland Malaysia Association 28 November 2012. Agenda. Profile of Ireland Irish Government Education Policy Quality and standards Internationalisation Strategy for Higher Education Ireland as an International Research Partner

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Presentation on Irish Higher Education to Ireland Malaysia Association 28 November 2012

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  1. Presentation onIrish Higher Education to Ireland Malaysia Association 28 November 2012

  2. Agenda • Profile of Ireland • Irish Government Education Policy • Quality and standards • Internationalisation Strategy for Higher Education • Ireland as an International Research Partner • Role of Enterprise in Education • Role of Education in Ireland • Ireland as a destination for International Education

  3. Ireland in Context

  4. Ireland – The Basics • Size: 70,282 km2 • Population: 4.5 million • GDP: €161bn • GDP per Capita: €36k • Eurozone Average = €28k Exports: €161bn Imports:€123bn • English Speaking • Currency: Euro • EU Member • Population 500m • 28% of world GDP

  5. Ireland… facts and figures… • World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011 • 1st for helpful corporate taxes • 1st terms of attractiveness for foreign investors • 1st for availability of skilled labour • 3rd in the world for the number of patents in force • 4th for labour productivity • 4th for exports of commercial services • 5th for overall productivity • 6th most attractive place in the world for researchers and scientists • 8th for percentage of population with 3rd level education • International recruiters believe that Ireland produces the most highly-employable graduates in the world (2010 European Commission study of third-level education)

  6. Ireland… more facts and figures… • Foreign Direct Investment • 8 of the worlds Top 10 ICT companies • 15 of the top 25 in Medical Devices • 8 of the top 10 Pharmaceutical • 50% of the worlds major financial services companies • Attracts more US FDI than all BRIC countries combined

  7. Education: Part of the Irish DNA • Long & classical tradition - “land of saints & scholars” • Sustained & Substantial Govt Investment in Education: • National Development Plan – Higher Education (2007-2013): • €6 bn for Research (€3/5 bn to Higher Education Institutes) • €13 bn for development, infrastructure & innovation • Total investment in knowledge (including spend on Higher Education) increased by 10% annually over last decade • Ireland has one of the highest educational participation rates in the world: • 81% of Irish students complete second-level • 65% go on to Higher Education

  8. HEA Video http://youtu.be/ibT_NsFY4X4

  9. Primary Years 1 - 8 Secondary Yrs 1-3 Junior Yr 4 Transition Yrs 5-6 Senior English Language Teaching Further Education Higher Education Universities Institutesof Technology Independent& Private Colleges

  10. Higher Education

  11. Quality & Standards • National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) was launched in 2003 by NQAI. It is now the single structure mechanism for recognising all education and training in Ireland. • Quality Assurance • Recognition of International Qualifications • The International Context • Ireland is one of the first countries to be Bologna compliant reflecting our commitment to International quality and standards

  12. The Irish HE System • 7 universities (plus associated colleges) • 2010/11 – 98,087 Full time students • 81% undergraduate & 18% postgraduate • 98% of SFI funding, 80% of research infrastructure funding; 95% of research council scholarships fund research activities in universities • 14 Institutes of Technology offering degree and sub-degree level technical qualifications. • 2010/11 – 62,885 Full time students • IOT sector – 96% undergraduate 4% postgraduate • Private sector providers offer programmes at all levels, and cater for about 4% of higher education students

  13. Strategic Actions • Increased Partnerships & Collaboration • Redevelopment of Education Ireland brand & strengthening of national promotion & marketing • More concentrated research investment • Better interface between enterprise and HEIs • Ireland’s HEIs will be globally competitive and internationally oriented

  14. Global Research & Innovation Links • Several thousand institutional relationships • Long history of global links • Recent developments internationally • Brazil – Science without Borders • IOTI & Colleges of Ontario & Wisconsin Technical Colleges • Omani scholarship programme • King Abdullah Scholarship Programme (KASP) • Government of Ireland Scholarships • Key element of Internationalisation Strategy for Higher Education

  15. Role of Enterprise/Business in Education • Large Global Multinationals have located here and have reinvested here because of the highly educated skilled workforce available. • Ireland has some of the most innovative indigenous companies in a number of industry sectors – Pharma, Lifesciences, IT/Software, Financial Services. • The education system in Ireland meets the needs of a competitive global economy. • A generation of managerial talent has risen through the ranks of Global companies to leading managerial roles. • Industry is very engaged with our Higher Education Institutes on an going basis

  16. Role of Enterprise/Business in Ireland • http://videos.idaireland.com/index.xml?bclid=66038357001&bctid=1535813031001

  17. Role of Education in Ireland • Managed by Enterprise Ireland an Irish government organisation • Dedicated team in Dublin with Market Advisers in key markets • Enterprise Ireland • Global footprint in 32 countries and links elsewhere • Role/experience in Internationalisation with strong partnership & collaboration focus • Engagement on Research & Innovation with HEI’s • Focus on networks of influence globally • Engages with International Agencies on best practice issues

  18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zY8X6crTUs&feature=related Education in Ireland

  19. Why Ireland?

  20. The Student Experience • 32,000 International Students registered with Irish HEI’s includes 7,000 offshore • Over 105,000 English language students come to Ireland each year • Commitment to quality and engagement of Education in Ireland, Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) & Union of Students in Ireland • Code of Conduct due to be signed into legislation • Pastoral Care • Student Ambassadors • International student events etc

  21. Cost of Studying in Ireland • All Irish Universities have US Government Federal Aid approval • EU Students do not pay tuition fees at undergrad level • Tuition costs for non-EU compare favourably with the US, ranging from €8,000 to €22,000 depending on the programme • A student can expect to spend between €7,000 - €10,000, depending on accommodation & lifestyle

  22. Student Experience (in Universities) International Student Barometer 2012 Areas where Ireland is notably ahead on satisfaction

  23. Testimonial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYVYEhsAzCY&feature=youtu.be

  24. Ireland as a destination… • Friendly & safe • English speaking • Internationally recognized qualifications • Supportive Learning Environment • Innovative & Creative Culture • Stay back visa regime • Base for leading global companies • Entrepreneurial culture • Join an alumni of distinguished graduates

  25. International Students 2012 – ASEAN

  26. www.educationinireland.com

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