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OM INTERNATIONAL was incorporated in
the year 2000 with a view to providing quality consultation services in the
field of immigration. A vast client base along with a regularly expanding
interest in studies and migration abroad has helped us forge ahead to more
achievements. The founders had a visionary zeal. With sincere hard efforts, OM International Visa consultancy is now providing an integrated plethora of services for people wanting to
redefine their careers and live under the same umbrella.
A combination of extensive
experience, global presence and inside industry knowledge enables us to provide
solutions that deliver results with an entire gamut of value added services
like:
- Skilled
Professional Immigration
- Work
Permit and Student Visa
- Business
and Visitor Visa
- Pre
Landing Assistance
- Post
Landing Assistance
The charter at OM International Visa consultant was to understand
completely and meet all expectations of clients and endeavor in exceeding their
expectations. The fraternity is committed to providing efficient and result
oriented consulting services to clients in all aspects be it Global
Immigration, Student, Visitor, Business or Work Permit Visas.
Our experienced and dedicated staff
ensures that the policies and aims at OM International are adhered to and standards set are
complied with absolute hard work. The organization setup is such that there are
specialized departments for counseling, documentation, processing, appeals etc.
Within each of these departments are workgroups who specialize in various
products like Immigration Visas, Student Visas, Visitors Visas,
Business Visas etc.
Our Overseas interests are looked after by business
partners in UK, Canada, Australia, USA and New Zealand.
A multitude of services are provided
at OM International, an indicative list of which is stated here under:
Education System
Education
in Ireland is free at all levels for Irish nationals and resident of the
European Union. This includes university education as well. However, this
benefit is not applicable for international students.
Entry
into undergraduate courses (ordinary and honours degree courses) is generally
done through the Central Applications Office (CAO). This way, prospective
students to university apply through the CAO rather than applying at individual
universities. The autumn intake in Ireland starts from September and the spring
intake begins from February. Some universities may have enrollments throughout
the year as well.
Popular student destinations: The top universities in Ireland are Trinity College, National College of Ireland, University College Dublin, Griffith College, National University of Ireland Galway, Waterford Institute of Technology, IBAT College Dublin, Maynooth University, Cork Institute of Technology, Dublin City University in no particular order. Most of the best
colleges in the country are situated in cities like Dublin, Limerick and Galway. The estimated number of
Indian students in Ireland right now is about 5000. Language and Literature,
Business Studies, Medical courses, Nursing, and Social sciences are the popular
courses Indian students pursue in Ireland.
Safety in Ireland: Travelling through Ireland is not dangerous
at all. The greatest danger you may face could be pickpockets who might
simply snatch your bag, which is a risk anywhere in the world. Other than that
the country is safe for people of Indian origin, as racist hate crimes are
uncommon.
Weather: Ireland's climate is heavily influenced by
the Atlantic Ocean, so the warm ocean currents keep temperatures mild. Average
temperature in winters is 2°C to 7°C. In summers it is 17°C to 20°C. Apart from
a few cold weeks, snow is scarce in Ireland.
Indians living in Ireland
There
are around 60,000 - 100,000 Indians residing in Ireland currently. Cities like
Galway, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Athlone are the regions
where most Indians reside.
2. Student life
Accommodation
Firstly, you need to decide whether you want to
live in university managed accommodation, or with a private landlord. Choosing
university managed accommodation can also give you a catered or self-catered
option. Catered accommodation offers the benefits of your meals being cooked
for you and a degree of certainty with meal costs.
If you have an idea about what you prefer, the accommodation office at your university will be able to tell you what accommodation they have available, so that's the place to start. If you are thinking of renting from a private landlord or if your chosen university can't offer you anything in its own residential premises, the accommodation office should be able to provide you with a list of private properties and landlords in the area.
If you have an idea about what you prefer, the accommodation office at your university will be able to tell you what accommodation they have available, so that's the place to start. If you are thinking of renting from a private landlord or if your chosen university can't offer you anything in its own residential premises, the accommodation office should be able to provide you with a list of private properties and landlords in the area.
Wherever
you choose to live, you should make sure that you know your contractual rights
and responsibilities. In most cases you will be asked to enter into a tenancy
agreement, which you should read thoroughly before you sign.
Orientation
Orientation
week is mandatory for international students so ensure that you arrive before
it starts. This is the time where you will be introduced to the university and
its services, as well as enroll in your classes. It is essential that you read
your guidebook, which is provided by the college. The guide explains each part
of the admission process.
Activities
Along with sports, colleges offer
extra-curricular activities offering students a wide range of experiences.
Music, drama, science and literary societies are offered in all colleges, and
there will be opportunities for outdoor education and other leisure activities.
Visits to theatres and concerts, to places relevant to the courses of study
such as art galleries and museums, religious centers or historical sites,
scientific companies and projects are all part of college life.
3. Admission process
Requirements
For
each course, a minimum academic record of 60% and above in Standard XII will be
required. Foundations and Diploma programs are available for students who have
secured around 50%. The student should have completed 18 years of age before
joining a degree program. It is important to remember that even though entry
requirements are lower at Irish universities, the standards are not. So you
need to think carefully beforehand whether you will be able to cope with the
high standard of education through the course of next few years or not.
The
following documents also need to be submitted:
·
Mark sheets of Standard X, XII, and
the bachelor’s degree (if applicable)
·
Internet-based TOEFL or IELTS scores
·
If you have work experience then two
letters of recommendation (LOR) from the employer/manager who knows you well and
can comment on your professional abilities
·
Statement
of Purpose
·
Resume
·
Portfolio (in case of students
applying for art and design courses or architecture programs)
·
Others (Certificates / achievements
at the state and national level and extracurricular activities)
·
Proof of funds
·
Health insurance
·
A copy of your passport
Photocopies
of these documents should be translated in English and certified by the
educational institution or by notary.
Admission process: For undergraduate courses, Irish universities
accept applications through Central
Applications Office (CAO) an online enrolment
system.
You
will have to make an account on the CAO website to provide your basic
information, submit the scanned version of your documents, score of TOEFL/IELTS
and pay application fees. You will be informed about the application process
and its stages through this account.
Application fee: All colleges require that you pay an application
fee while applying. The fee amount will differ depending upon the college and
course being applied to, so check with individual colleges about their
application fee.
Steps: The common steps to applying for admission
are as follows:
1. Search for colleges and courses
2. Contact schools and visit websites for information
3. Narrow down your list of schools
4. Take the language exams like TOEFL or IELTS
5. Write Statement of Purpose, and ask for Letters of Recommendation
6.
Register at Central Applications Office
7. Apply to the colleges which fit your interests
8. Appear for video interviews of the colleges that
shortlisted you (if applicable)
9. If accepted, apply for Study Visa
Statement of Purpose: A Statement of Purpose is your introduction
to the college and admission officers. It is always written in first person and
describes the reason for applying to a particular college. It needs to
highlight why you are a perfect fit for the college and why the college should
accept you. The style of writing could differ from formal to casual, but it is
important to remember that it should reflect your personality as well.
Essay: Essays are also required to be submitted by a
prospective student. Essays are an important part of the university admissions
process. Students may be required to write one or two essays, along with a few
optional essays too. Common topics include career aspirations, strengths and
weaknesses, skills, experiences, and reasons for considering a particular
school.
LoR: A letter of recommendation (LoR) is a
reference letter written by a third party describing the qualities,
characteristics, and capabilities of the prospective student to recommend him
to the college in terms of that individual’s ability to perform a particular
task or function. The third party could be a professor, direct manager etc.
Intake seasons
Irish universities have one major
enrolment season, which is the autumn intake in September. Some universities
admit students for January sessions as well.
4. Exams
Language exams
International
English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) are standardized language tests, which are required to be taken for the
purpose of getting admission to colleges. These follow different formats,
structure and result bands. These tests are all different in various ways but
many colleges ask for any one of the results. So it's up to the student to
decide which exam to appear for.
Repetition
of exams: IELTS can be taken unlimited number of times. TOEFL can be
retaken as many times as wished, but cannot be taken more than once in a 12-day
period. You must wait to receive your scores before you can book your next
test.
Fee: The fee for these exams is Rs. 11,100 for
IELTS and Rs. 12,000 for TOEFL.
5. Cost of living
The
cost of living depends heavily on what part of Ireland you will be living in
along with how much you will socialize. The currency of Ireland is Euro. Some of
the basic elements for living as an international student in Ireland are:
·
Accommodation rent (on-campus or
off-campus)
·
Groceries and food
·
Utilities like power, water, internet
etc.
·
Phone bills
·
Text and reference books
·
Airfare for traveling back to India
Other
elements which may differ from person to person would be:
·
Dinning out
·
Travel and vacation
·
Car rent and car insurance
·
Cable TV connection
School expenses
The average tuition costs for attending a college
in Ireland will vary according to the school, the course and the city your
school is located in. The average rates for tuition vary from about
€10,500 and €30,000 per year. This amount varies and is based on a number
of factors. There is no tuition fee for EU residents and the complete education
is free, however international students are supposed to bear their course
costs. International students can also look at various financial assistance and scholarships available to them.
Living expenses
On an average, an international
student needs approximately €600 to €1000 per month in Ireland. Prices differ a
lot in the big cities and small towns all across Ireland, with Dublin being the
most expensive city to live in.
Particulars
|
Cost
|
Meal,
inexpensive café
|
€15
|
Milk (one
liter)
|
€1
|
Coca Cola
can
|
€1.4
|
Coffee
|
€2.7
|
Lunch from
campus cafe
|
€7.5
|
Meal at a
restaurant
|
€55
|
One minute
cell phone call
|
€0.26
|
Taxi 1 km
|
€1.25
|
Petrol 1
liter
|
€1.3
|
Movie
ticket
|
€10
|
1 room
apartment in city center
|
€1,029
|
1 room
apartment in suburbs
|
€863
|
Medical insurance
The
Irish immigration service requires that all international students have at
least a basic policy covering emergency medical expenses. Proof of insurance is
required at the time of applying for study visa. Medical insurance meeting the
requirements laid down by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service
(INIS) will most likely be available through your college. Many colleges have
group medical insurance scheme to offer which costs a lot less. The premium for
this policy is likely to cost between €100 and €150.
Loans
Student Eligibility criteria: The first thing is to be aware of whether you
are eligible to apply for the loan or not. The general eligibility criteria
that are followed by all the banks are:
·
You should be an Indian national
·
You must have a strong academic
record
·
You must be seeking admission to a
professional, technical or other course of study. Most banks maintain that the
selected course should be job oriented
·
You must have secured admission to a
foreign university/institution
·
You must be above the age of 18 years
or else your parents can avail the loan
Eligibility of course: You may not get a loan on every course. Here
are the kinds of courses that qualify for the education loan.
For Graduation: Job oriented professional or technical
courses offered by reputed universities
For Post-Graduation: MCA, MBA, MS or even diplomas
These
courses could be from foreign universities or institutes approved by the state
and central government
Loan amount: If your total fee is Rs.10 lakh, the bank may
offer to give a loan of 80% of the amount and you will have to put in the
balance 20%. This is called the margin amount. The maximum loan amount for
studies abroad is generally around Rs.20 lakh by the bank. If your tuition fees
amount is Rs.30 lakh, you'll have to manage the rest of the funds by yourself.
Some banks charge a processing fee, while others don't. It may be a fixed
amount or a percentage of the total loan amount. So if the bank charges you one
per cent as processing fee, that will be an additional cost you'll have to
cover.
Documentation
required: You will have to provide the acceptance letter sent by the
university reflecting that you have been selected for the course and the
schedule of fees. You will also need to show the mark sheet of the last
qualifying examination to show your academic record.
All
banks have different requirement for documentation, so you need to confirm with
the bank first.
Repayment: Repayment starts only after the course
period. If the student gets employed within one year after completion of the
course, the repayment should start immediately after expiry of one month from
the date of employment.
If you do not secure a job within a
year of completing the course, then repayment starts irrespective of whether or
not you are employed. The loan is generally to be repaid in 5-7 years after
commencement of repayment. If the student is not able to complete the course
within the scheduled time extension for completion of course, he may be
permitted for a maximum period of two years. Generally, you will get up to a
maximum number of 10 years to repay the loan.
6. Visa
Conditions
You
will need a study visa to be able to study in Ireland. Remember before applying
that you need to show funds of at least €7000 in your bank account at the time
of applying for the study visa. This amount equals the cost of living in
Ireland for an international student for one academic year. Also you need to be
able to prove that you or your parents/sponsor will be able to provide at
least €7000 for each year of your studies, in addition to the course fee.
Process
To
apply for a study visa, you’ll need to:
1. Pay your first tuition fee instalment to the
University
2. Prepare your documents and their copies. (See below
for list of required documents for the visa)
3. Submit the online application
4. Pay the application fee of €300
You should provide the following documents for the study visa:
1. A recent passport sized photograph
2. Letter of acceptance from a recognized Irish
university confirming that you have been accepted for a full-time course.
3. Scores of either IELTS or TOEFL
4. Proof of payment of tuition fees
5. Bank statement as proof of enough funds (€7000)
required to cover the cost of living for the first year of stay in Ireland.
6. Evidence that you or your parents/sponsor have
access to at least €7000 for following years of study as living costs.
7. Private medical insurance papers
Work permit
Students
who are pursuing full-time course and are in possession of the GNIB (Garda
National Immigration Bureau) registration card can work for 20 hours
part-time per week. There are two standardized periods when international
students are allowed to work full-time, which is for up to 40 hours per week.
The periods are 15th December to 15th January and 1st May to 31st August. These
dates correspond to the traditional summer and winter holidays. Note that these
dates are fixed for all international students, regardless of the actual
teaching calendar for their course.
Visa for spouse
As
a general rule non-EU international students studying in Ireland have no right
to bring their family with them. Spouses and children of international
students can apply to live in Ireland separately, but not on the basis of their
relationship to a student.
The Irish Naturalization and
Immigration Authority (INIS) might consider exemption for certain cases
from this policy. For example if a student is pursuing PhD studies
(Level 10) and will be required to complete their doctorate within four years
might be allowed to be joined by their partners and children.
7. Checklist before departure
·
Book airline tickets
·
Buy travel and health insurance
·
Arrange accommodation in Ireland
·
Arrange transportation to/from the
airport to home in Ireland
·
Check baggage and customs limitations
·
Clear all paperwork with your home
educational institution
Get
your documents in order and make photocopies to store in your baggage and keep
at home, including:
1. Passport
2. Airline tickets
3. Travel insurance certificate
4. Letter of Acceptance by the educational institution
5. Key addresses and phone numbers
6. A bank statement showing proof of funds
7. Prescriptions for any medication you are carrying
8. Traveler’s cheques—if applicable
9. Medical and immunization records
10. Academic history and university transcripts
8. Once you land
Homesickness: Homesickness is a predictable problem faced by most
students at one point or another. It may occur at the beginning or even well
into your year. Homesickness will pass. Be patient. Give it at least two weeks.
If you are feeling sad, explain what is happening to your friends. Do not hide
in your room; if you do, the feeling will only worsen. Find your counselor
staff with whom you can talk about homesickness or other problems. Homesickness
might be made worse by frequent, long telephone calls home. Most homesick
students feel more homesick after a call home than they did before they picked
up the phone. Try to limit yourself to one call home every week. The sooner you
integrate into the university experience, the sooner your homesickness will
pass.
Learning basic cooking: Cooking for yourself will save you money. Indian
food is expensive in Ireland. It will also satisfy your urge to eat "your
food" during moments of cultural shock. Indian spices are not commonly
available in smaller cities, but there are often shops on campus where you can
get ingredients used in most Indian food. The most popular and easily
accessible supermarkets in Ireland are Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Supervalu, Aldi
and Lidl etc.
Transportation: Public transport is very expensive in big
cities like Dublin. On average one month student pass for the public buses will
cost you around €105. That is why most people travel on cycles, and that
includes senior professors as well. A decent bike will cost €120-160 or you can
choose to rent one on monthly basis.
9. Post Studies options
Placements
Most
universities have career advisors and workshops meant to improve your soft
skills and assist in your job search. Irish universities don’t follow that
concept of ‘campus placements’ as it is understood in India. Students find jobs
on their own; the college only helps you prepare for the job. Most Irish study
programs include a trainee-ship or an internship.
Work visa
A
person who qualifies for ‘Third Level Graduate Scheme’ scheme (level 8 or
upwards qualification) will be granted a 12 month extension, starting from the
day they receive their exam results.
After that you will have to apply for a work visa under the ‘Work Permit
Scheme’. This scheme is for non-EU citizens in situations where there may be
labor shortages. A work visa is initially issued for up to two years and is
renewable after that.
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