When studying abroad is the smart option
Alex Davey
Utrecht University, the Netherlands; liberal arts and sciences
I love the international atmosphere here, and it has been the best decision I have ever made to leave Ireland and study abroad. I’ve made friends from all over the world, and I learn as much in the classroom as I do from living with people from different cultures. It’s an experience that couldn’t be had by staying in Dublin. It’s tough, as you have to work consistently throughout, but I have learned a lot more from studying this way, and it’s lot less stressful in the long run.
Emily O’Riordan
Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands; physiotherapy
The programme really goes beyond my expectations. I love it so much. I honestly thought it would take me so long to settle in, but it only took about a month. Before coming over here I was only motivated by the course, but there’s so much more than that. I’ve made really good friends from all over the world that I know I’ll have for the rest of my life. Studying abroad for me was a terrifying decision to make. I now realise it’s the best decision I ever made. I know it’ll be the best four years of my life.
Christopher Cornelissen
Szent Istvan University, Budapest, Hungary; veterinary science
I have found my time here at Szent Istvan University faculty of veterinary science very enjoyable and rewarding. The lecturers are very helpful and enthusiastic. They help us with our studies and in all other aspects needed to achieve our goal of becoming veterinarians. At times it has been challenging, but with hard work and sheer determination it is possible. I feel confident that the knowledge I have gained, both theoretically and practically, will allow me and future students to become exceptional veterinarians and to work side by side with colleagues in Ireland as equals.
What's available? The courses and the countries
SWEDEN
Lund University: international development, fine art, geography, maths
FINLAND
Laurea UAS, Helsinki: nursing.
Satakunta UAS, Pori: physiotherapy
NETHERLANDS
Groningen: psychology, international law, physics, business and economics, medicine, international relations.
Utrecht: liberal arts and sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, economics.
Leiden: international relations, liberal arts and sciences, psychology
FRANCE
Skema, Nice: business, marketing, aeronautical science
ITALY
U Milan: medicine.
Bocconi, Milan: business and economics
MALTA
U Malta: medicine, psychology, physiotherapy, nursing
SPAIN
U Carlos III, Madrid: aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, business.
U Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona: business and economics
GERMANY
Leipzig U: physics.
Berlin School Economics and Law: business.
AUSTRIA
Krems UAS: tourism management, medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology
CZECH REPUBLIC
Charles University, Prague: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy.
Brno UVPS: veterinary science, pharmacy
HUNGARY
Semmelweis U, Budapest: medicine.
U Szeged: medicine, pharmacy
BULGARIA
Medical University Sofia: medicine
CROATIA
University of Zagreb: medicine
