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Ireland - The Internationalisation of Higher Education

The internationalisation of higher education in Ireland has become a key priority of education policy in the last decade or more. Ireland is a relatively small country but as a member of the largest trading bloc in world - the European Union - it is part of a major international force.

This relationship with the EU has played a pivotal role in expanding and complementing the international activity of Irish higher education. As part of this process, Ireland has developed a range of tools that greatly assist with international short-term student mobility similar to Science without Borders - tools that if employed in this area could be of much useful benefit.

Of equal importance is the crucial role that higher education provision is playing and will continue to play in economic,social and cultural planning. A more process of reform in ongoing and internationalisation is one of the key pillars.

The Irish international education strategy (currently being reviewed) has identified Brazil as a key partner.

Author(s):

Gerry O'Sullivan    
Higher Education Authority - Science without Borders Co-ordinator
Ireland