I am planning to study abroad I belong to a middle-class family with a low family income, Which country do you think I should choose for my degree, Australia or Ireland?
Ireland and Australia, Both are the most popular destinations for international students, and each has its own advantages and challenges, There is the biggest difference in case of cost.
Let's compare the cost of education and living- Australian tuition fees can be bit higher than Ireland for example Australian universities fees are ₹10 lacs to ₹24 lacs per year depending on the course and university, But on the other side Ireland's universities fees are ₹7 lacs to ₹23 lacs per year depending on the course and university.
In case of cost of living- In Australia's major cities Sydney, Melbourne has a high cost of living an average ₹65 Thousands to ₹1.5 lacs per month but Living costs in Ireland cities like Dublin are also high but can be cheaper than Australia you manage and may spend lower then ₹70 Thousands to ₹1.5 lacs per month.
But here is the advantage of Australia you can work 24 hours per week, but in Ireland you can work up to 20 hours per week.
There is the biggest role of scholarships for students- both countries have their own process to offer the scholarships but Australia has high competition because they always provide some specific universities so first before applying for Australia research which universities to choose to get scholarships.
Quality of education- both countries are known as high-quality education systems, but Australia's universities are generally considered more prestigious globally.
visa process- Australia's visa process is more complex and expensive because of proof of funds, application fees etc. But for Ireland visa process is straightforward and easy in terms of proof of funds, application fees, etc. as compared to Australia.
Residence and citizenship- Australia is known as immigration friendly, especially for students with good academic records and work experience. if you stay and work in Australia, there are pathways to PR if you meet the criteria. But in Ireland PR May take a bit longer without a high-paying job in high-demand sectors.
both counties has very miner difference. So if you're looking for budget-friendly lower tuition fees and cost of living then Ireland can be a better option for you.
If you have long-term plans of working after higher studies gaining work experience, Australia might offer more opportunities, but costs will be higher.
