Ireland WIE 2025

Ireland

Dublin, like other major cities in the world, carries many distinct features of high globalisation. You will get the opportunity to work with key players in the international communications and logistics sectors who set up branches in, or even moved their European headquarters to, Dublin.

Location:	Dublin
Duration:	Bloom of Youth 31 May 2025 – 12 July 2025 (6 weeks) 12 July 2025 – 23 Aug 2025 (6 weeks)
Compensation:	Unpaid
Programme fee:	HKD36,400 (6 weeks) (Early bird deadline with HKD $3,500 discount: 30 Nov 2024)
Inclusive items:	Accommodation (shared apartment / homestay / student residence), airport pick-up
Visa requirement:	HKSAR Passport Holders – Visa-free Non-HKSAR Passport Holders – Schengen Visa Note: Students have to bear the cost of visa application.
Financial assistance from GEO:	Offshore WIE Sponsorship (see guidelines)

Application Deadline: 30 November 2024
(Selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)

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Eligibility:

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive

Reference Companies and Job Descriptions:
After being nominated to our partnering organisation (The Bloom of Youth) and accepted into the Programme, candidates will be recommended to suitable companies based on your WIE requirements, skills and experiences. Below is a list of sample business sectors and job natures (non-exhaustive). Offer will be subject to employers’ discretion.

Job Code	Location	Business Sector	Job Nature
DU001	Dublin	International Business	Market Research / Digital Marketing/ Translation
DU002	Dublin	Human Resources	HR / Talent Management
DU003	Dublin	Journalism and Media	Photography / Social Media / Content Creation
DU004	Dublin	Accounting	Accounting / Finance
DU005	Dublin	Human Resources	Human Resources
DU006	Dublin	International Business	Supply Chain / Logistics / Marketing / Finance
DU007	Dublin	International Business	Sales and Marketing / Accounting
DU008	Dublin	International Business	Finance / Accounting / Operation
DU009	Dublin	Education	UX/UI Development / Data Analytics / Marketing / Social Media
DU010	Dublin	Fashion	Communication / Marketing
DU011	Dublin	Finance and Accounting	Accounting
DU012	Dublin	Hospitality / Event / Tourism	Event Management
DU013	Dublin	Engineering	Software / Design projects / Production
DU014	Dublin	International Business / PR and Marketing	Social Media Marketing / Analysis of Campaign Performance
DU015	Dublin	Engineering	Software / Design projects / Production
DU016	Dublin	International Business and IT	Data Analytics

Accommodation:

Student residence or shared apartment
Accommodation will be allocated according to room availability and student’s work location.

Application procedures:

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS):

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required

For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements and application procedures, please visit the website.

B. Hardship Allowance:

Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE.

For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.

C. Learning Incentive:

Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.

Enquiries:
Miss Phoebe SHEK
Email: wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400-3200