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Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland. Over 1,000 years old, Dublin is a city rich in history, famed for its legacy of scholarship and renowned for its easy-going charm and cultural heritage. The city is steeped in rich history, starting with the Vikings laying its first streets. Through the centuries, a proud population has helped shape Dublin into what it is now: a vibrant capital that moves at a welcoming pace. With its down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere and open-hearted people, this city is one of Europe's top destinations for study and work.
Ireland is home to 1000+ leading multinational companies who require a skilled, educated and highly capable workforce to drive their success chose to locate in Ireland.
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Dublin is also the gateway to the rest of Ireland with easy access to the windswept Cliffs of Moher to the world-famous Aran Islands and the magical city of Galway on the west coast. For sheer unadulterated, natural, beauty we also have the Giant's Causeway or the entire county of Kerry. There are a multitude of locations to visit on your weekends.
Studying in Ireland is a special experience and our students are warmly welcomed wherever they go in Ireland. Do consider joining us at UCD Lochlann Quinn School for your studies.
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Key Facts
Only English-speaking country in Eurozone
In 2010, the Lonely Planet named Ireland the friendliest country in the world!
The Irish education system is ranked in top ten countries in the world (IMD World Competitiveness Report 2016)
Ireland is a small but highly globalised economy. In 2021, Ireland maintained its top 10 position as one of Europe’s most attractive locations for FDI.
According to the annual Country RepTrak study, Ireland is ranked in the top 10 of a list of states with the best reputation, with our business environment cited as a major driver.
Dublin at a Glance
Dublin offers a unique, vibrant cityscape where multinational professional culture blends with the traditional warmth and hospitality for which Ireland is famous. An eclectic mix of the ancient and contemporary, Dublin offers many castles and cathedrals to visit, as well as culinary hotspots and beautiful parks. Renowned for social and cultural experiences, Dublin is without a doubt one of the most energised capital cities in Europe
The city has been at the very heart of Ireland’s economic growth in recent years. Attributed to a number of factors, including a strong inflow of foreign direct investment, the availability of a highly skilled workforce and a favorable business environment, Dublin has certainly made its mark as a progressive city.
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Lonely Planet named Dublin one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit (2016)
Official UNESCO City of Literature
Home to 10 of the top 10 global ICT companies and 9 of the top 10 global software companies
Fortune named Dublin in top 7 new cities worldwide for start-ups
Famous for music, literature and theatre
Phoenix Park, one of the largest green recreational spaces within any European capital city
Airline hub for easy access to Europe and the rest of the world
EU headquarters for Google, Facebook, Microsoft and many other international MNCs
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