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The UK masters degree is well recognised so am surprised that a poster mentioned the need for someone to redo a master's programme for Canada or Germany. Is it for the purpose of funding? Sounds weird to me.
I have applied for and interviewed for positions in Germany, Italy, Canada, USA, Indonesia, UK, and even Australia and my qualifications was always considered good enough for a PhD program. But my goal has always been funding which gives me a chance to dedicate my attention to research.
I got a funded position in Indonesia, Which I forwent because of the crisis there.
I lost out on funding for a university in Canada because the professor lost funding.
I got 2 fully funded positions in Italy on the basis of my degrees and submitted proposals.
I am hopefully leaving Italy for UK to continue my research. Yes, I got a funded position in the UK(a studentship). And recently, I got a last minute funded position to Ireland which I am rejecting.
In summary, don't sell yourself short. There's nothing you can achieve if you put your mind to it. Know why you are doing what you are doing.

Not to derail the thread, but I would want to share an experience. To begin with, I think generalisations are not a good thing. People make it seem that going to the UK is like going to branch of hellfire. In 2014, I went to the UK for my master's because I got a fully funded offer down to flight ticket. The only money I spent was 30,000 Naira which was for the tb test. I was paid a monthly stipend for the 12 months. I knew why I was there and I finished with a distinction. And saved some money too.
I returned to Nigeria and got a job. I had my savings to tide me till I found a job. So it's not always gloomy. Have a plan and a fall back plan for anything one is doing.

ICaSNg:
Hiya, am afraid Northern Ireland is part of the UK as you've mentioned so the policies in the Republic of Ireland does not apply.

Let me add that there is a very thin line when it comes to border policies and laws between these countries, so thread carefully especially if you intend visiting the Republic of Ireland just to make sure you're not breaking any rules.

Many thanks. Would have loved to follow the republic of Ireland but with resumption in September, I am unlikely to meet up. Wish the offer and funding had come at the same time as that of Belfast. Will see what happens at the end of my study in Belfast. Many thanks for your response.

Good evening forum members. I am curious and want to ask a question as it relates to northern Ireland and republic of Ireland.
I was fortunate to get admitted and obtained funding for a postgraduate programme in northern Ireland (Belfast). At the same time, I applied for a similar programme at NUI, Galway. Although I was admitted , there was no mention of funding until this week. I have already applied for a visa for Belfast and now this.
I'm just wondering if the prospects are similar with respect to Northern Ireland (which is a part of the UK) and Republic of Ireland?