Ireland

Unless specifically mentioned in the university guidelines, you do not need to mention reasons for choosing Ireland in a university SOP. However, Visa SOP for Ireland must have a paragraph explaining the reasons of choosing Ireland as a study destination. Even, reasons for choosing Ireland over your home country should also be included in the Visa SOP for Ireland.

An MBA program is a master's degree ideal for professionals with 3-8 years of experience who want to upgrade to leadership roles or switch industries. The programme is suitable for students targeting careers in technology, pharmaceuticals, consulting, and finance in popular firms like Google, Pfizer, and Deloitte. The MBA program of Ireland is affordable, globally recognized, and is surely to privde good future prospects to PG students.

The most popular specializations among Indian students are Finance, Business Analytics, International Business, Digital Marketing, Human Resource Management, and more. The students are drawn to these specializations due to the strong presence of these fields in global banks, tech firms, and pharmaceutical companies.  In addition, fields like Technology Management and Sustainability are also gaining traction due to their leadership in innovation and renewable energy. Students can also combine their fields, such as marketing with analytics or others.

An MBA in Ireland curriculum is a blend of courses, electives, and live projects. The first-year module includes finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership, and specializations and projects in the second. Some universities provide international study trips, leadership workshops, internships, and consulting projects that help students to understand diverse markets, and practical exposure.

Yes, studying in Ireland is really expensive for Indian students. The cost of getting a UG degree in Ireland ranges from INR (9 to 21) L, and that for getting PG degree ranges from INR (11 to 29) L. This is pretty much higher than most colleges' fees in India. 

International students can choose from a range of top universities in Ireland for Masters courses. Some of the top ranked universities include Trinity College Dublin, National College Dublin, University College Cork, National University of Ireland Galway, and University of Limerick. The rankings of the top Ireland universities for Masters courses are given as follows:

Ireland PR holders can stay for 5 years in the country until further renewal is applied for. However, you can also apply for the Irish citizenship (Stamp 6) after the completion of 5 years on an Irish Long Term Residency Permit (Irish PR).