Third Level Education in Ireland
Ireland is home to a wide range of institutions that provide third-level education. The third level education is divided into three major sectors-technological sector, university sector, and colleges of education, which are substantially funded by the State. There are also number of independent private colleges.
The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has taken over the functions of the following 4 bodies: National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI), Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) and Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB).
For more details see official website QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) www.qqi.ie