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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Aug 6

With the recent redesign of the Access our Data Dashboard, navigating the dashboard may look a little different.
We've created a clear, step-by-step video guide so you can make the most of our the new layout.
▶️Watch the walkthrough here: hea.ie/statistics/d...

HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Jul 30

Introducing the new look for our Access our Data Dashboard.
Explore student and graduate data by:
- Course level
- Domicile group
- Mode of study
and much more!

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Introducing the new look for our Access our Data Dashboard. Explore student and graduate data by: - Course level - Domicile group - Mode of study and much more! 👉Check out our dashboards here :https:/...

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Jul 28

Update! A new StudentSurvey.ie for 2026, for taught students, has recently been released. This follows an extensive review process over the last two years. The survey is shorter, and language is more accessible. The survey has also been updated to reflect the contemporary student experience.

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jul 28

A new StudentSurvey.ie will return in 2026!

What's new in the survey? Questions on:
🏘️ student accommodation
💶 finances
🛴 commuting
🤚 volunteering
🧑‍🍼 caring
🧑‍💻 in-person and online learning
💡 feedback
🤝 belonging

You can access the new survey questionnaire here: lnkd.in/eDPnTgm3

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Jul 28

Update! A new 👩‍🎓Graduate Outcomes Survey 👨‍🎓 will be in place for 2026. The updated survey better captures graduates' perceptions of how their programme of study aligns with their current activity; and the language of the survey is simpler and more accessible.

Find out more at www.graduateoutcomes.ie.

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Career Development Centre, University of Galway @galwaycareers.bsky.social · Apr 16

Graduates of 2024 it's time to have your say in the national graduate outcomes survey.
@uniofgalway.bsky.social grads - check your emails for your personal link and take a few minutes to share your story.

Find out more universityofgalway.ie/gradsurvey
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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Mar 3

It's time for @ucddublin.bsky.social postgraduate research students to fill out StudentSurvey.ie: studentbarometer.etioglobal.org/StudentSurvey/
Give us your views on your research experience in UCD.

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Feb 17

The PGR StudentSurvey.ie is now open in 15 Irish Higher Education Institutions! Take the survey here!

studentbarometer.etioglobal.org/StudentSurvey/

**Closing this week: DCU, DKIT, TU Dublin, UCC**

Continuing this week: ATU, MIC, MU, UG

Opening this week: IADT, MTU, RCSI, UCD, TUS, SETU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Feb 11

My opinion piece in today's @irishtimes.com sets out the challenges for our university students and the opportunities offered by Technological Universities (TUs).

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Feb 6

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StudentSurveyIE on LinkedIn: Our fourth and final blog of the series is now live. In this blog, we…

Our fourth and final blog of the series is now live. In this blog, we take a look at trends in personal outlooks. In our previous 3 blogs, we have looked…

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Feb 6

The PGR StudentSurvey.ie is now open to research students in higher education - first up: DCU, TU Dublin, Dundalk IT and UCC!
Take the survey here: studentbarometer.etioglobal.org/StudentSurvey/

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jan 23

StudentSurvey.ie is back! PGR (postgraduate research) StudentSurvey.ie is launching from 4 February in Irish higher education institutions. Fieldwork dates are available here studentsurvey.ie/pgr-survey-d... and the survey is open for three weeks from the date of launch.

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jan 10

PGR StudentSurvey.ie is launching in February 2025 in a higher education institution near you! Calling all research students: Go to studentsurvey.ie/pgr-survey-d... to find out when you can give us your views!
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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Dec 10

You can sign up to our forthcoming newsletter at
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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jan 14

We’ve just published a new blog post looking at some of the information from previous surveys.

Did you know that our last survey showed that there has been a decline in the proportion of students who reported being self-funded?

Check out our full blog for more information 👉 tinyurl.com/mwzrt5xk

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jan 10

It's nearly time for postgraduate research students to tell us how they feel about their higher education experience. PGR StudentSurvey.ie launching in February 2025...

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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · Jan 9

The merch is here!!!! Nearly time for postgraduate research students to snag themselves some nice researchy stuff by filling in PGR StudentSurvey.ie! AND you'll be helping your college provide a better experience for all research students. Go to studentsurvey.ie/pgr-survey-d... for survey dates.

PGR StudentSurvey.ie merchandise - tote bag, notebook, water bottle and bamboo charger

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Jan 2

Happy New Year to all our BlueSky friends!

Our first publication of the year, on NFQ Level 6 & 7 Graduate Outcomes (Class of 2023) is available on the HEA website: hea.ie/assets/uploa...

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Dec 12

Interesting in finding out more? Then subscribe to our newsletter here: hea.ie/statistics/n....

You can find all our statistics on www.hea.ie/statistics.

Wishing everyone a fantastic 2025!

Statistics Newsletter | Higher Education Authority

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Dec 12

We had another publication on international students this year too:
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In 2022/2023 there were 256,785 students enrolled in the higher education institutions in Ireland. This is across all modes of study. This is a 33% increase from 2009/2010

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Dec 12

We also looked at international graduates from Irish higher education:

hea.ie/statistics/d...

80% of internationally domiciled graduates went into employment. 9% were in further study and 10% were unemployed.

71% of those in employment were employed in Ireland, with 29% employed overseas.

https://hea.ie/statistics/data-for-download-and-visualisations/research-info-byte-series/international-graduates-class-of-2022/80%

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Dec 12

We focussed on medical training in Ireland: hea.ie/assets/uploa...

About 33% of Medicine students are from affluent backgrounds, compared with 18% overall

48% are Domiciled Ireland or Northern Ireland

97% of new entrants to medicine progressed to the following year

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HEA Statistics @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social · Dec 12

We also released a gender profile of Irish higher education students:
hea.ie/assets/uploa...

In 2022/23, 54.5% of all students identify as female,
44.9% identify as male, and 0.5% identify as non-binary
or undeclared.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Dec 19

Important article in today's @irishtimes.bsky.social on the high rates of employment of graduates from Technological Universities. @mtu.ie @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @setupresident.bsky.social @tudublin.bsky.social @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college

Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year

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