Americans want to study in Ireland, but there isn't enough housing #europe
Bloomberg Television·2025-09-07 06:00

Market Trends - Increased interest from American students to study in Ireland [1] - Trinity College experienced a 40% increase in postgraduate offers accepted by US applicants this year compared to last year [1] - US students are attracted to Ireland due to English language, cheaper tuition, and political reasons [2] Challenges - Ireland faces a tough rental market, making accommodation difficult to find [1] - Strained on and off-campus accommodation leads to high prices [2] - Housing in Ireland stalled after the financial crash [3] Government Initiatives - The government is trying to increase housing starts by attracting private investors [3] - The impact on purpose-built student accommodation remains unclear [3]