Two-thirds of international students in Ireland report that the accommodation crisis has impacted their mental health
Two-thirds of International Students in Ireland report that the accommodation crisis has impacted their mental health.
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Student accommodation crisis is impacting Ireland’s reputation abroad – Irish Council for International Students
ICOS has expressed concern over Ireland’s reputation abroad as an education destination. The French Embassy has issued a warning to students coming to study in Ireland about the grave accommodation crisis.
Fraudsters preying on vulnerable international students – Irish Council for International students calls for action from Government
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has seen a marked increase in the number of queries handled through its information and support service relating to accommodation. ICOS has been contacted by many students looking for help finding accommodation, to report that they are homeless, to report a scam, or to make a complaint about the substandard, and often overcrowded, conditions of their accommodation.
Student accommodation crisis is leading to the exploitation of international students – Irish Council for International students calls for immediate action from Government
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) is calling for immediate action to be taken on the student accommodation crisis, as many students face homelessness when they come to study in Ireland.
Rising Rents and Cost of Living Force many International Students into Overcrowded Accommodation
With soaring rents and lack of availability forcing many international students to live in overcrowded accommodation, the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are today calling for urgent action to be taken on the student accommodation crisis.
Racism, mental health, overcrowded accommodation among major issues facing international students in Ireland, ICOS report shows
Many international students in Ireland are facing hugely challenging conditions that negatively impact their academic performance, their ability to work and live adequately, their mental health and their overall wellbeing.
ICOS calls on immigration to review terms of visa extension for English language students
ICOS is calling on the Department of Justice to reconsider its position on requiring all English language students to enrol in a 25-week course as it needlessly penalises students whose visas will expire in the summer months.
ICOS launches new online short courses for 2021
We are delighted to announce our virtual training offering for 2021.
ICOS expresses disappointment over the exclusion of non-EEA students from Government rebate scheme
Today (19 November) the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has described the exclusion of non-EEA international students from the Government’s €250 rebate scheme as deeply unfair and a missed opportunity.
ICOS welcomes new Executive Director
ICOS is delighted to welcome the appointment of our new Executive Director, Laura Harmon.
PRESS RELEASE: Irish Council for International Students welcomes appointment of Minister for Higher Education
ICOS reaction to Simon Harris being appointed as Minister for Higher Education.
The New Programme for Government Reviewed
What does the new Programme for Government mean for international students? ICOS reviews the programme and gives its verdict.