Indian students flock to Ireland as numbers jump from 700 to over 9000 in a decade

Published on 24 April 2026

Interest rose 38% in 2024 even as travel dipped worldwide

Indian students are increasingly choosing Ireland for higher education, with interest surging 38% in 2024 despite a global decline in outbound student mobility. The number has risen from about 700 to more than 9,000 over the past decade. The trend is driven by Ireland’s reputation for safety, stable education, strong STEM offerings, and post-study work options, spreading beyond metros to smaller Indian cities.

Indian student interest in Ireland jumped 38% in 2024
Total enrolment grew from roughly 700 to over 9,000
STEM strength and post-study work options are major pull factors
Growth is also expanding from metros to smaller cities

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Indian students flock to Ireland as numbers jump from 700 to over 9000 in a decade

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