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The HEA leads the strategic development of the Irish higher education and research system with the objective of creating a coherent system of diverse institutions with distinct missions.

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Statistics

There were a total of 43,460 Full-time undergraduate new entrants in 2015/16.

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There was a total of 222,618 enrolments in 2015/16. Of these 51% were female and 49% male.

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There was a total of 64,283 graduates in 2015. The largest percentage increase between 2010 and 2015 was 42% in ICT, Natural Sciences, Maths and Construction.

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Publications

HEA Key Facts and Figures 2015/16

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A Study of Progression in Irish Higher Education 2013/14 – 2014/15

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