Where should i study abroad in Ireland?

I want to study abroad in Ireland and then officially move there?

  • It would be my dream to study abroad in Ireland and get a PhD in Genetic Engineering. However, I do have a few concerns. I know that the time period during which I would be studying does not count towards the 5 years needed to acquire Irish citizenship. Can I still work in Ireland without holding citizen status? How will I be able to support myself for the 5 years following my graduation? Can I work during the years of my study? In addition, how can I qualify for Irish residence? Can I even qualify for Irish residence if I am studying abroad? Would it be easier if I just move to Ireland and enroll in a university without enrolling in a study abroad program? How is the job outlook for genetic engineering in Ireland? Are there any other research scientist jobs that I can pursue in Ireland with a PhD in a biological science? My main concerns are whether or not I will be allowed to work without citizen or resident status and how I can eventually become an Irish citizen and live my life in Ireland. p.s I am a citizen of the United States of America, I have Cuban descent, I know both English and Spanish, and I am currently Valedictorian of my school. I have 100% perfect attendance since being enrolled in Kindergarten, and throughout my entire academic life I have never gotten a B in a class; my 4.0 gpa remains intact. Will my AP, SAT, ACT, and CLEP scores carry over in Ireland? Thank you for your time.

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    Being allowed to work here after your degree depends on no EU person being able to do the job. Genetic research is a very specialised field, so the average job seeker will not be suitable. If you were to do your study say at Trinity and excel with your results, there is every chance you might be invited to help in that research. http://www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/az/course.php?id=89 (genetics) and http://www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/az/course.php?id=75 (human genetics - just 15 places on this course) both state - Students who wish to study Genetics apply to the Science degree (TR071) and may select Genetics as their specialist area for the 3rd and 4th years. At the end of the Junior Sophister (third) year, you may be able to spend the summer months working in a human genetics research laboratory. This is often in the USA, with some financial assistance provided. Fees are expensive for non-Irish residents/ non-EU students. The fee quoted for 2010-2011 is €20,985. http://www.tcd.ie/Treasurers_Office/fees/UG_Non-EU_Fees_2010-11.pdf For an EU student it is €7,147. There are lots of rules and regulations for student visas http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_to_ireland/student_visas.html If you do not require an entry visa to enter Ireland, you do not require a student visa to study in Ireland. However, all non-EEA nationals, including those with visas, must obtain permission to enter the State by reporting to an Immigration Officer at the port of entry. You should have all documentation relating to your studies on your person when coming through immigration. In other words, you should have your letter of offer of a place at the school, or educational institution ready for inspection at immigration. Currently students may work for 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours during holidays. Students are not allowed to be self employed. That is a pity for you as you might have been able to capitalise on your Spanish by giving private conversational classes. You could however be employed by a language school.

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The jobs market is quite bad at the moment. However you might be in a field that you might have luck with as Ireland has a very large bio-medical industry and with a doctorate you might stand a chance of getting a work visa and employment. Hopefully the economy will improve by the time you graduate from the PhD. Alot can change both good and bad in 3 years

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Good luck to ya . * whistle *

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