The Island of Ireland consists of 32 counties of which 26 counties are a part of the Republic of Ireland and the remaining six are in Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. Ireland is a beautiful country with a total area just slightly larger than the state of West Virginia, which means that every part of the country is easily accessible from any other part of the country. Ireland’s long coasts further add to its immense, sprawling beauty.

Ireland’s capital of Dublin is the largest city in the country. It is listed as a global city with an alpha ranking by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, putting it among the top thirty cities in the world. Dublin is a major educational centre of Ireland, and the base of three important universities in the country.

Other top locations to earn a degree in Ireland include Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Maynooth. All of these cities are quite popular among international students because of their esteemed educational institutions and great tourism opportunities.