An Indian technology graduate has cautioned prospective students against pursuing higher education in Ireland through education loans, citing limited employment opportunities, a lack of visa sponsorship, and a heightened risk of long-term financial hardship for non-EU graduates.
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According to the post, employment outcomes for international graduates have been bleak. Out of a cohort of approximately 130 students, the author claimed that only around 15 secured roles in the technology sector, while the majority were compelled to take up low-paying jobs in supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Even among those who found tech-related employment, the graduate alleged that none received employer-sponsored work visas.
The author attributed his own job placement to nearly five years of prior professional experience in the UK and the UAE, noting that his current role also does not include visa sponsorship. He further claimed that more than 500 graduates from the same programme across previous academic years have already returned to India after failing to secure long-term work permits, many of them still burdened by unpaid education loans.
The situation, he argued, has worsened following the Irish government’s decision to raise the minimum salary threshold required for work visa sponsorship, making employers increasingly reluctant to hire non-EU candidates. “If you are coming here after taking a student loan, you are at a very high risk of defaulting,” the post warned. “If your parents are co-sponsors, you may be jeopardising their financial security during retirement.”
The graduate also asserted that over 95 per cent of non-EU students are forced to leave Ireland within three years of graduation, urging prospective applicants to carefully assess the risks before relocating.
The post prompted extensive discussion online, with several users echoing similar experiences across Ireland, the UK and the United States. One commenter advised students not to assume post-study employment when pursuing education abroad and warned against taking loans that would be difficult to repay without overseas income. Others highlighted the shrinking job markets, rising visa salary thresholds and employers’ preference for domestic candidates over international graduates who require sponsorship.
Some users also pointed to the importance of institutional reputation, suggesting that international students should prioritise globally recognised universities to improve their employment prospects.
The discussion has reignited broader concerns about the financial and immigration challenges faced by international students in Western countries, particularly as governments tighten visa regulations and labour markets remain highly competitive.
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