Irish higher education sector too dependent on international fees

Senior academics in Ireland feel their institutions would be in stronger financial positions if the Government would work harder to facilitate the recruitment of lucrative international students. However, a majority are also wary of becoming too dependent on international students for income – a problem which has been brutally exposed by the travel limitations brought in to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

A survey, commissioned by education consultants BH Associates, has found that poor policy support, a failure to attract world-class academics and an unhelpful policy on immigration are inhibiting the Irish education system. A poll of more than 340 senior staff in higher education institutions and agencies was executed by research firm Prospectus showed that 57% are of the view that reform of institutional academic and administration structures is essential in enabling the higher education system to achieve world leading status.

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