Many applicants for English-language degree courses in EU countries, including Ireland, are expected from abroad.
But higher fees and higher visa immigration rules have led to the withdrawal application. some cases pointing the truth of joblessness, non-cooperation of local government and the ensuing insecurity and non acceptable local community behaviors.
Also, learning English is not a label for getting a job. Almost all of them have good engineering degree from India and other countries. So they move to Canada, Australia, Denmark and the Netherlands as places where they can find work and better placements.
The majority are applicants from outside the EU are non EEA. However, Germany's low fees and low cost attract students. And the German language is not a problem now a days. The situation was similar last year, for example, with more than half of the students enrolled in one of Tampere University's English degree programs being non citizens.
Coming to study in the EU is a huge lifestyle change for many students, and covid Pandemic has made those challenges even worse. Due to the epidemic, students had to start studying remotely. They started the 2020 course while still in their own country and studied distance until the spring of 2021.
"I learned from my country when my classmates were here. I lost the learning environment and student community. It was not easy," said one student, adding that the occasional internet connection increased his difficulties."- One Non EEA student replied
So the children were very happy when they arrived in the country where the university is located Now.
Finally on campus
Remote learning means that the student can at least stay involved with their studies, but many other important aspects of the university experience cannot be done remotely.
Dhanushi Srinivasan missed the induction week, campus tours and group events, but is now happy making up for lost time.
"The autumn semester was really fun. Teaching was on campus, and I loved it. There were a lot of student events where people were allowed to meet," Srinivasan said.
James Afolaranmi has also enjoyed life on campus. Last summer, he took on extra classes to make up for courses missed while remote.
"I studied hard because I could not complete laboratory studies in Nigeria, so I kept coming to campus to study," he said.
Unfortunately for students, Covid restrictions mean that life on campus is limited once again, but some classes are still in person.
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