Mumbai, Maharashtra, 8th of October, 2026 : With the aim of bringing higher education opportunities in Ireland closer to Indian students, Education in Ireland hosted its annual education fair at The St. Regis Mumbai. The event was inaugurated by Patrick Duffy, Consul General of Ireland, and witnessed direct interactions between students, parents and representatives of 17 leading Irish universities and higher education institutions.
The fair provided information on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across diverse fields including technology, healthcare, sustainability, business and finance, arts and humanities. Students also received guidance on scholarships, research opportunities and student life in Ireland.
An officer from the Irish Visa Office also interacted with students and provided important information about the visa process, required documentation and financial planning for studying in Ireland.
Elizabeth McHenry, Regional Manager, Education in Ireland, said, “India and Ireland have a strong foundation of educational and institutional collaboration. We look forward to welcoming talented Indian students to Ireland and providing them with a holistic global learning experience.”
The occasion also featured the Ireland-India Higher Education Forum, organised in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The forum focused on international education partnerships and opportunities for greater collaboration between institutions in India and Ireland.
Patrick Duffy, Consul General of Ireland, said, “India and Ireland share strong connections in education, research and talent mobility. Platforms such as these open the way for new institutional partnerships and create new opportunities for students.”
Following Mumbai, the Education in Ireland fair will also be held in Chennai and Bengaluru, giving more Indian students an opportunity to explore higher education prospects in Ireland.
