During Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin's China visit, the Irish embassy in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland and Education in Ireland, held a program to promote joint education programs between the two countries.

In recent years, Sino-Irish joint education programs have maintained steady growth. Enterprise Ireland data noted the total number of joint education institutions and programs reached 110 by July 2025, with over 12,000 students currently enrolled. With the continued launch of new projects, student enrollment is expected to exceed 15,000 by September 2026.