European University of Ireland

web site of EUI

Some background of EUI

their new web site

www.euiedu.org


European University of Ireland, former name European University College Ireland which started their tutition/courses since 1996, later upgrade to private Independent University.

Actually their academic advisors (faculty) are professors/directors of some reputable professional organizations in UK.

It is true that as I asked some of my friends in China that EUI now mainly conduct courses in overseas centres in different countries
in association with some Chinese renowed universities and professional organizations in UK. Courses are taught by overseas professionals in student's local/home countries.

They also emphasis practical theory and workshop based learning as well as 21 century learning skills.


Their founders believe in seeking recognition from professional bodies and employers rather than state. The intention is to provide flexible learning by affiliating with other educational institutions around the world. Its philosophy is to recognise the importance of practice and theory, thus enabling candidates to achieve career advancement in their respective fields without having to discontinue from their employment.


Actually their courses are for mature students only , following sentences are extracted from their web

"EUI believes that the continuing education for mature persons is important and it has designed a special study programme to facilitate those interested in obtaining a professionally-relevant qualification in their respective field of employment or experience"

 

I suspect that iceskat is either naive or is a troll - who would resurect and support a 4 year old diploma mill thread on their first post

Still it is nice to see that two of the EUI faculty each possess four doctorates.

 

At least he/she used the search function.

 

I agree with most of the postings on this topic, especially "Galanga" (George Gollin) whom I respect greatly. There is no way I could recommend this school.

 

Eui

I have emailed one of the professor in Fudan University of Shanghai

He said/replied:
"I have been appointed as Senior External Examiner for a long time, and runs their programmes for more than 10 years, completed EUI’s DBA and PhD when EUI was still European University College Ireland, and upgraded its name as EUI from EUCI. EUI was long already recruiting students like myself, I registered with EUI on 1996, EUI was named as European University College Ireland before 1997. so I presume, the Depart concerned can not close down any institute incorporated before the Act of Parlament, it is unfair for graduate like us! Who enrolled with EUCI before even the New Act became effected. "


At least it is not a email or on-line univeristy
and it states in the web site that their course are for "Mature Students"

 

Here is another reply
"I know the Economy is bad now, even some good graduates from reputable
> Universities also find difficulty in getting jobs. I ask you to
> re-consider going to study again mow because what you need now is a job,
> not a University! However good the University is, paper qualification does
> not guarantee you a job!"


If I have sufficient money, I am sure I will go to Cambridge University.

Following are extracted from their web site also

"It aims to meet the needs of the developing economies and those governments, which do not have sufficient resources to provide professional education to all their citizens."

So I think it is only suitable for people in developing countries such as Chinese!

 

Eui-

I make another search in the web :-Chairman/Executive Director graudated from European University of Ireland

Following is extracted from their web site;

http://www.chinaprecisionsteelinc.com/c336/c411/default.html



CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


Board of Directors –

Wo Hing Li, Chairman and President
Mr. Li has served as the Chairman and Executive Director of Partner Success Holdings Limited ("PSHL") and its subsidiaries since their formation in July 2002. Since October 2001, Mr. Li has served as a director of Medical China Limited, a company listed on the GEM Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Li served as a director of Teda (HK) Holdings Limited. Mr. Li has also served in various positions within the Grand Finance Group from 1984 to 1997, serving the last seven years as the General Manager of its subsidiary, Grand International (China) Investment Holding Co., Limited. Mr. Li has a Master in Business Administration from the Murdoch University of Australia, and a PhD in Management, a program co-organized by the University of International Business & Economics of China and the European University of Ireland.

 

Out of curiosity, are Chinese accreditation standards very high? Or is one of those institutions which will not accept business from patrons in its own country?

I do not know enough to judge this school, though there seem to be enough experts here to go by what they say. I do know that many schools which are not all that solid in their reputations tend not to sell themselves to students in their own locations. Kind of like the old saying, "don't sh#t in your own back yard."

 

be wary of this one,

 

Numbers qualifying at private colleges increases

http://www.independent.ie/education/latest-news/numbers-qualifying-at-private-colleges-increases-1592112.html


By John Walshe, Education Editor


Monday January 05 2009

THE number of students attending private third-level colleges is increasing.

New figures show that last year more than 11,000 individuals received awards from professional institutes, national or UK awarding bodies. Many others received awards which are not yet on the official National Framework of Qualifications.

It's thought to be the first time that figures have been compiled which give an indication of the numbers getting officially recognised and accredited awards in Ireland, outside of the traditional public sector universities and institutes of technology.

The information is contained in a report which says there is no definitive list of all private education and training providers in Ireland.

But it estimates there are about 25 private colleges as well as several professional institutes in areas such as accountancy, tax, law and insurance.

It shows that last year around 3,000 national certificates and degrees were awarded to students in private colleges by HETAC, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council.

Almost two-thirds were level eight honours degrees or higher. Arts and humanities accounted for the highest number of awards and included areas such as journalism, education and management.

Awards in the level 9/10 category on the national qualifications framework were made mostly for Masters degrees in science, including computing and digital media.

However, the latest report, prepared by FAS for the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, says the figures for the private colleges represent only the minimum number of individuals who obtained a recognised qualification.

This is because a sizeable number of awards from the private colleges are not yet placed on the National Qualifications Framework.

Data

In addition, some colleges were not in a position to release the data to the public. And figures are not given for the number of students in private colleges who get their awards from UK universities.

The report also reviews the number and type of awards which are granted to student members of selected professional institutes.

Only professional institutes that act as education and training providers are included in the analysis.

The report estimates that 8,000 awards were made by professional institutes last year -- 34pc were at postgraduate level equivalent, 13pc at degree level and the remaining 53pc at sub-degree level.

Postgraduate awards were made mainly in accountancy.

The sub-degree category is mainly comprised of awards in banking and insurance, while the degree awards were largely in banking and taxation.

- John Walshe, Education Editor

 

Why would a school named European University of Ireland be operating in Hong Kong now part of China?

As for the article listed above its not shocking people in the United States and now China seem to need an advanced degree and I call anything over an associates advanced, to get jobs that used to not demand them before. So of course they are grabbing a degree from any source just to have one to get or keep employed.

 

This will start you off

http://english.gov.cn/2006-02/08/content_182553.htm

Then this

http://english.gov.cn/2006-02/08/content_182542.htm

At the end of high school kids take exams. If you do well enough then you get to go to college. If you do poorly then you do not go. Period. This is why China has become attractive to degree mills. Therre are lots of people who want degrees but haven't qualified for one of the standard Chinese university slots.

 

You may also find this of interest, the Chinese Ministry of Education.

http://www.moe.edu.cn/english/index.htm

 

Actually want is a strong word I read a book on the rise of China and the weak spots in the economic might and one is degree demands for even working in upscale shops as sales clerks. Most are demanding a college degree to sell shoes in a mall that puts a great deal of pressure on people, who are socially talented and have fairly good educations and can do the work - to get the degree they need anyway they can.

I don't always blame the people this is another point to debate in its own thread but this "degree inflation" to meet job requirements even happens here, its seems worse in China.