Blessedolamide:


Hello Pristine88,

As a postgraduate student, can one get a per time job in one's field e.g while also schooling ? Or what kind of jobs are readily available?/

Alikote:
even at master level is it monday to friday

Alikote:
hello how are u ....kindly update the forum on your experience staying in Ireland

lekibraky:
@ glokit
@ pristine and adebunmi I am going to griffith college msc international business Sept please how did you sort accommodation issue when filling your visa form please your advice will fly

ICaSNg:
Addressing important issues and follow-up on life in Ireland after Academics
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1. The English test is an important part of your admission & Visa application. Each university have waivers in requirements for admission and /or minimum scores on the English test. Although, some Universities and colleges waive English test as a solid requirement, while others offer a provisional offer without IELTS/PTE however, its required you present one to confirm your offer/ space and its definitely required for visa applications.

2. Within the last few months, this thread has helped students get offers and visa approved for Ireland- Griffith college received an all time high of 15+ students from Nigeria beating other Universities for highest intake for January students from Nigeria. Our hard work is being appreciated and all thanks to you all for views, comments , shares and contributions. For september we have an exclusive discount from Griffith , DBS, DIFC (*A foundation and pre-masters college) @ICaS for 10 students @EUR10,000 - 15,000 (EUR 1,000 each)*** Other conditions apply to qualify.

We are hoping other Universities will present thiers within the next few weeks.

[center] 3. A few people have reached out though not publicly about visa refusals; circumstances have been due to previous refusals or proof of funds .

Addressing the above:
1. If you have previous visa refusals , kindly include in your application and also include copies of these refusal letters.

2. Please note that your "Statement of purpose" used the course of getting an admission offer will certainly differ from the one to be submitted for visa application- Emphasis should be on why you've chosen Ireland as a study destination amongst other key areas to be covered.

3. Minimum deposit to be paid to your host University is EUR 6,000. There is a difference between minimum payment to confirm a place and minimum tuition deposit. Exceptions however apply to high ranked Universities i.e once your Tuition is above 12, 500 euros, Please ensure to pay at least 60% to 80% of your overall Tuition fee.

4. Most Universities have Health Insurance included in their tuition fee while others don't - Don't worry Medicover is just EUR 120

5. When / If using a sponsor, its logical that your funds cover the expected balance you should have an excess to cover expenses of your sponsor.

6. It is worthwhile to mention that application deadline for most Universities is between April and May, 2018 for September, 2018 intakes;

7. For September, 2018 intakes visa application can be pursued as from 1st week in June- Avoid late submissions- this results in refusals oftentimes as visa officers will be stressed out and won't have time to vet applications properly.

8. It is worthwhile to note that although you are permitted to work 20 hours during term-periods and full time during the 3 months summer break but this may not be enough to pay balance on your Tuition fees but it will definitely be able to pay for house rent, feeding and other basic expenses.

9. Finally, people who pay their overall tuition fees stand a better chance of having their visas approved; although most people on this thread have only paid the 6,000 euro and still got their visas approved. Also, avoid duping huge sum of money into your account for visa application.


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Life before / after Academics
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1. For fellow Nairalanders following this thread who already have a masters degree either from the UK or Nigeria in fact from anywhere in the world and your discipline or work experience falls into : Health sciences, Sciences, Finance, ICT, Engineering ; I feel its cost effective to source for countries where you can permanently settle preferably with your family members.

Example of these countries include: Canada, Australia and the US (once they implement their points based immigration system).

Permanent Residence Route
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This route allows you migrate to Canada with your family members all at once; however, your occupation should be on the list either via academic achievements or relevant paid employement.

With the Canadian PR, you are entitled to work ,live and trade like other Canadians, your kids have access to child benefit of up to CAD$1,500 PER MONTH and you can get your citizenship within 3 years of living in Canada among other benefits. However, this process requires commitment and funds.

The Canadian permanent residence permit requires you have some sort of higher education @ least a diploma and relevant work experience .
Evaluation of your academic results
Proof of funds
General English Proficiency test (IELTS )
Processing time is between 5- 12 months on the maximum
International travelling passport for all your family members.

2. As I mentioned few weeks ago, Ireland can be used as a 'Stepping stone' to other countries for those who may not like the conservative European life-

However, Ireland itself has Permanent Residence available called indefinite leave to remain though 4-5 years relevant work experience within the country is required or in simpler terms , an employment offer from an Employer for an overall of 4 years at least.

For Canada, you only need at least 1 year work experience while Australia lays more emphasis / assigns more points on relevant work experience.

3. For Engineering graduates from countries including the UK, US, Ireland, SA etc excluding Nigeria, Australia issues 18 months post-study work visa. This requires IELTS - General, academic results, medical report and police clearance; you can more to Australia with this visa category with your family , live and work for 18 months however, you're expected to cross on to the PR permit before your 18 months lapse.

4. For Nurses and Medical Doctors, the UK is recruiting Nurses: Nurses only have to pass their Academic / UKVI IELTS @ 7.0 for each band to get their NMC pin to get an adaptation placements; while doctors need to pass both IELTS and plab exams .

Hopefully we will be able to share more information.
For all those resuming in Feb, have a safe trip and for all our Jan/feb/Sept 2018 class we wish you SUCCESS and a prosperous Year ahead.

Glokit:

Where r u guys hiding.... I'm in Balbriggan... Can we meet

cnonwnuwsp17:


Where are you staying

cnonwnuwsp17:


I got a sim and monthly plan ( my intention before arriving was to use eir but saw vodafone shop first and i needed a sim very badly for google map). I not shopping for groceries yet but there are popular companies around (Aldi, Lidl, Tesco express, SPAR, etc).

I need to study the Bus and tram routes plus the change thing is an issue

Griffith College registration process is too slow.

Those of una wen never enter road please buy flipflops for Nigeria o, I searched for that thing today like someone looking for gold still didn't get any, will continue 2mao)

cnonwnuwsp17:

Just got in today. Very cold it snowed a little (it hardly snow in Dublin so you could imagine) and of course light showers. Passport and invitation letter from school was what they asked for at immigration. Things expensive here o.

Glokit:

I just chatted Mr Ciarán, Griffith regional marketer for africa Europe and Asia. He said the what they will require at the immigration point is just the international passport. And I think for those going to Griffith this January have gotten necessary info... Abt Dublin, transportation, accommodation, school map and co.

Please the information was not to counter the previous post... Just passing info

itv17:

Do you indeed speak of IRELAND ? That little spot behind the England?

cnonwnuwsp17:


Where are you flying from, which airline and how much did you pay. I got Turkish airways from ABV @ 184k one way.

Glokit:

Boss I'm going to Griffith too... Wen are u leaving in Jan...

Alikote:
we just want to be sure of where we investing and monetary return on investment ..many uk msc holder hustling for job in nigeria...we hp to learn from u

Alikote:
hello,my brother got admitted to study Msc international business management in Griffith the school fees is high and they demanded full payment and not very conversant with Ireland and i will like to have first hand information about the prospect of job during and after graduation etc...he suppose to resume in sep 2018

Glokit:

Are you going to Ireland too? If yes which college or university?

Glokit:
For those of us going to Ireland (Dublin to be precise)... What's up with accommodation... The ones have seen no b joke oooo...freaking expensive... If u have a solution kindly suggest

Glokit:


Mehnnn...we are plenty ooooo... just got my visa yesterday. ...
Msc. International Business Management
Griffith college too

spores99:



I also got msc international business at national College of Ireland... please can you brief me on your sop about how you explained on d importantance of international business in relation to future intentions...

Abbey1987:

I'm talking about lucrative course I can come in for.. You should know that the profitability of a course matters most sir..

cnonwnuwsp17:


Congratulations.

Please how long before your Visa was granted?

ICaSNg:


Don't forget to prepare for the amount you should have / hold when you arrive in Ireland to process your GNIB.

Congrats once again.

nairacountry:


Congratulations brother

What course of study? Which University and the tuition for a year course?

Plus if you don't mind sir, what are your balances (corporate and personal)

Go and make Naija proud sir

RAY12345:
Congrats once again. pls, what's d duration of your program?

DaDevin:

Congrat!!!
Can you share document presented and all??

sokoto:
Sorry guys if m sounding discouraging, promise not to post again. Goodbye n God bless.

Churkie:
Is there any visa hopeful here that applied in May? It seems I'm the only May applicant awaiting a decision.