Controversy and frustration surrounds Australian and Irish universities' decision to pay Indian GST, while other destinations continue to hold out.

This growth comes on the back of similar increases in previous years – numbers have risen by 30,000 students in the last 5 years according to MEI.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Ireland and Oman to enhance cooperation in the higher education sector.

Twin Training International, the International arm of education and career training organisation Twin Group, has announced a joint venture with language school Chapterhouse in Dublin.

International exchange organisation AFS Intercultural Programs has announced it will expand to include AFS Ireland as its 61st member.

Ireland's minister for Higher Education has launched a report calling to widen the demographic of students taking up international study abroad or internship opportunities.

As many as 150 international students have been left "stranded" and 10 teachers have been left without wages following the sudden closure of an English language school in Limerick, Ireland following a Department of Justice Inspection.

A one-day event aimed at promoting exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Irish higher education institutions has been held in Dublin, Ireland.