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# international-students - Thursday 24 December, 2020

'I didn't want to put anyone at risk': International students staying in Ireland celebrate Christmas far from home

Dec 24th 2020, 8:30 PM 24,971 Views 6 Comments

International students have been faced with the choice of travelling home for Christmas or staying in Ireland far from their families.

# international-students - Saturday 10 October, 2020

'I'm not sure my friends can afford it': International students face hike in health insurance costs

# Squeezed Students

'I'm not sure my friends can afford it': International students face hike in health insurance costs

Oct 10th 2020, 12:10 AM 25,919 Views 13 Comments

There has been no clarity from immigration authorities about when rules will be enforced.

# international-students - Thursday 24 September, 2020

'A slightly lesser place': Challenges ahead for universities as international student numbers fall by up to 50%

# College Life

'A slightly lesser place': Challenges ahead for universities as international student numbers fall by up to 50%

Sep 24th 2020, 6:10 AM 19,984 Views 6 Comments

A less diverse campus and a devastating impact on university income lies ahead due to a drop in international students.

# international-students - Thursday 16 July, 2020

Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn

# Back To College

Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn

Jul 16th 2020, 4:58 PM 19,850 Views 18 Comments

The minister said international students can come to the country to study as long as they self-isolate.

# international-students - Tuesday 14 July, 2020

Trump administration rescinds decision to revoke some international student visas

# US

Trump administration rescinds decision to revoke some international student visas

Jul 14th 2020, 9:19 PM 16,530 Views 9 Comments

ICE had said that international students must leave the country if their classes are only online, or transfer to a school offering in-person tuition.

# international-students - Sunday 21 June, 2020

Universities face huge losses as thousands of international students delay accepting course offers

# Academic Worries

Universities face huge losses as thousands of international students delay accepting course offers

Jun 21st 2020, 11:00 AM 38,189 Views 45 Comments

Some universities are offering online only study options but others will require the students to move to Ireland for their course.

# international-students - Tuesday 21 May, 2019

Number of non-EEA students in Ireland reaches record level: here's where they're coming from

# International Students

Number of non-EEA students in Ireland reaches record level: here's where they're coming from

May 21st 2019, 6:20 AM 37,533 Views 33 Comments

There has been a 45% increase in students from non-EEA countries since 2013.

# international-students - Friday 26 April, 2019

Brazilian student: Coming to Dublin was a dream come true but sharing a house with 14 others was a nightmare

# Opinion

Brazilian student: Coming to Dublin was a dream come true but sharing a house with 14 others was a nightmare

Apr 26th 2019, 7:00 AM 91,040 Views 89 Comments

‘We are delighted to come and spend our savings on courses and accommodation but we need help to get set up. None of us wants to sleep on the streets,’ writes Ana Marta Gonçalves.

# international-students - Sunday 28 May, 2017

# International Students

Fraud, high rents, no accommodation: The problems facing Ireland's international students

May 28th 2017, 6:45 AM 14,415 Views 8 Comments

International students studying in Ireland are facing a myriad of problems.

# international-students - Monday 12 January, 2015

Gardaí contacted over fees owed to international students

# Shelbourne College

Gardaí contacted over fees owed to international students

Jan 12th 2015, 6:48 PM 20,003 Views 31 Comments

“Wherever you’re hiding, we need that money.”

# international-students - Friday 7 November, 2014

Student group criticises Shelbourne College for failing to repay fees

# Refunds

Student group criticises Shelbourne College for failing to repay fees

Nov 7th 2014, 10:46 AM 5,566 Views 7 Comments

RTÉ has reported that the college owes international students €200,000.

# international-students - Wednesday 22 October, 2014

There were loads more Brazilians in Ireland last year... And here's why*

# Waxing Not Waning

There were loads more Brazilians in Ireland last year... And here's why*

Oct 22nd 2014, 3:22 PM 52,163 Views 80 Comments

*We’re talking about the people, not the *ahem* beauty treatment.

# international-students - Tuesday 2 September, 2014

Another English language school has closed, days after it said it wouldn't

# English In Dublin

Another English language school has closed, days after it said it wouldn't

Sep 2nd 2014, 4:24 PM 17,009 Views 56 Comments

English in Dublin going is the seventh such closure in the last five months.

Students from closed colleges must be in education for immigration reasons - Minister

# Immigration Threshold

Students from closed colleges must be in education for immigration reasons - Minister

Sep 2nd 2014, 3:21 PM 11,636 Views 16 Comments

The reminder came as the Government announced a clamp down on ‘rogue operators’ in the international education sector

# international-students - Friday 23 May, 2014

Task force for international students established as Eden College creditors meet

# Education

Task force for international students established as Eden College creditors meet

May 23rd 2014, 4:19 PM 4,950 Views 9 Comments

A representative body for international students says they want tuition prioritised by liquidators.

# international-students - Sunday 18 August, 2013

Griffith College will write off your fees if you host an international student

# International Students

Griffith College will write off your fees if you host an international student

Aug 18th 2013, 8:15 AM 16,080 Views 38 Comments

Families who agree to take on a student for the full year – 52 weeks – will have their fees completely set aside, while those who take in a student for 40 weeks will have their fees reduced to €1000.