The Higher education (Third-level education) in Ireland includes all education after second-level (mostly consists on different certificates from NFQ level 1 to NFQ level 6), in universities and colleges and further education and Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) and other courses. The higher education is delivered in three levels as detailed hereunder:
- 1st level NFQ 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree
- 1st level NFQ 8 Honor Bachelor Degree (Higher Diploma)
- 2nd level NFQ 9 Master's Degree (Postgraduate Diploma)
- 3rd level NFQ 10 Doctorate Degree (Higher Doctorate)
There were seven establishments of higher education in Ireland ranked, among the top 500 universities worldwide, by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2008 and at least 3 universities are regularly included in top 500 as per ARWU since last many years.The overall responsibility, to supervise the education, rests with The Department of Education and Skills that has overall control of policy, funding and direction. The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is the statutory planning and development body for higher education and research in Ireland. The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the third-level education sector. In addition it is the funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and other designated higher education institutions. While other important organization is the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, Higher Education in Ireland is provided mainly by 7 Universities, 14 Institutes of Technology, including the Dublin Institute of Technology and 7 Colleges of Education. In addition, a number of other third level institutions provide specialist education in such fields as art and design, medicine, business studies, rural development, theology, music and law.
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Ulster University |
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University College Cork |
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Queen's University Belfast
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Applications.
Applications for entry to undergraduate courses in universities, colleges of education, institutes of technology and some other institutes of higher education, are processed by the Central Applications Office (CAO). The aim of the system is to process applications centrally and to deal with them in an efficient and fair manner. The participating institutions retain the function of making decisions on admissions. The international students can directly approach for admission in desired courses as per requirements of the university of choice.
Applications for entry to undergraduate courses in universities, colleges of education, institutes of technology and some other institutes of higher education, are processed by the Central Applications Office (CAO). The aim of the system is to process applications centrally and to deal with them in an efficient and fair manner. The participating institutions retain the function of making decisions on admissions. The international students can directly approach for admission in desired courses as per requirements of the university of choice.
FEE
Tuition costs vary depending on the course, the institution and whether you are classified as an EU student or non-EU student. They also fluctuate so make sure to double-check the fees with your chosen institution before you begin the application process. Check out the details for the area you are most interested in:
Tuition costs vary depending on the course, the institution and whether you are classified as an EU student or non-EU student. They also fluctuate so make sure to double-check the fees with your chosen institution before you begin the application process. Check out the details for the area you are most interested in:
- Non European Undergraduate Tuition Fees
- European Undergraduate Tuition Fees
- Non European Postgraduate Tuition Fees
- European Postgraduate Tuition Fees
- Study Abroad Tuition Fees
- English Language Tuition Fees
Scholarships
There are hundreds of scholarships available for international students from a wide variety of sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions and other organisations. Read more.
Applying for a Student Visa
You must make your visa application on-line using the AVATS on-line facility , the online visa application facility is available worldwide and must be used by all applicants.
Your application will only be processed when the on-line form is completed AND the required documentation, passport photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant office as indicated by the on-line system.
You should read the visa application details very carefully. If you do not provide the documentation required, your visa will be refused.
While making an application you must:
While making an application you must:
- Complete the online application form
- Check the Irish Embassy details where your documentation is to be sent
- Provide a passport sized photo
- Ensure your passport is valid for 12 months
- Pay the application fee
- Provide a signed letter of application which explains why you require the visa
- A Letter of Acceptance from the Irish university, college or school, confirming you have been accepted and enrolled on a course of full-time education, involving a minimum of 15 hours organised daytime tuition each week.
- This letter must name you (the applicant) and verify the title/duration of the course
- It should also confirm the amount of fees payable for your course, and that this amount has been paid.
- If the college has taken out medical insurance on your behalf, details of this must be contained in this letter of acceptance. If it is not arranged by the college, you must organise this yourself and provide evidence with your application.
Evidence of Payment of Fees
Evidence that all fees have been paid prior to the visa application being submitted. These applications should contain either
- A copy of an Electronic Transfer of Funds from the applicant to the Irish Bank of the college, showing details of the beneficiary's name, address, bank details and the same details for sender and a copy of a letter/receipt from the Irish college confirming that the fee has bee received or
- A valid receipt showing that the course fees have been lodged to an approved student fees payment service.
- Where the course fees are less than €6000 fees must be paid in full to the college. Where the course fees are in excess of €6000, you must pay at least this amount. The minimum amount is an Immigration requirement. However, the college you wish to attend may require full payment of fees.
- Fees paid to the college are a matter between the student and the college. However, in the event of the visa application being refused the college should refund the fee ( minus any small administration charge) within a reasonable period.
- Show evidence of language proficiency, you must show that you have the capacity to fully partake in your chosen course through the medium of English. INIS requires IELTS of 5 but most Irish universities and colleges generally require IELTS of 6.5
- Make sure you keep copies of all documents submitted
- If you are applying from China, India, Nigeria, Russia, United Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom, please also check the Irish Embassy website for details of further documentation which may be required.
Finances
You must provide evidence that you have access to sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and cost of living expenses. You must show you have sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds, or the reliance on casual employment. In order to provide evidence of access to sufficient finances you will need:
- A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs.
- Produce official confirmation that you are in receipt of a scholarship
Note: The estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year is €7,000. You must demonstrate that you or your sponsor has ready access to an amount of at least €7,000 for each year of your studies, in addition to the course fees for each of those years. Where NON-EEA Students are studying for a period of less than 6 months the non-EEA Student must have access to €500 per month of the stay or €3000 whichever is the lesser.
Alternative Evidence of Finance – Degree Program Students
A pilot program has now been introduced that would allow degree program students to provide an alternative to bank statements as a method of proof of finances. The alternative method is an "education bond" with a minimum value of €7,000. The bond must be lodged to an approved student fees payment service (e.g. the electronic fee payment service offered by EduStep)
Checking on your visa status
- You should apply as early as possible for your visa as it normally takes eight weeks for it to be processed but in busy periods it may take longer than this.
- You can check online to see if your visa has been processed (using your Visa Application Number). This list is updated weekly.
- If you get approval for a visa, the Embassy to which you sent your documents will affix a visa to your passport.
- If you are refused a visa you may appeal the decision within 2 months.
Note: Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. You will, therefore, still have to apply for an Irish visa even if you have a visa for a Schengen country.
Universities
| University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 | www.ucd.ie |
| University College Cork, Cork | www.ucc.ie |
| National University of Ireland, Galway | www.nuigalway.ie |
| National University of Ireland, Maynooth | www.nuim.ie |
| University of Limerick, Limerick | www.ul.ie |
| Trinity College, Dublin | www.tcd.ie |
| Dublin City University | www.dcu.ie |
National University of Ireland Recognised Colleges
| Institute of Public Administration | www.ipa.ie |
| Milltown Institute of Theology & Philosophy | www.milltown-institute.ie |
| National College of Art and Design | www.ncad.ie |
| Royal College of Surgeons Ireland | www.rcsi.ie |
| Shannon College of Hotel Management | www.shannoncollege.com |
Institutes Of Technology
| Dublin Institute of Technology | www.dit.ie |
| Athlone Institute of Technology | www.ait.ie |
| Cork Institute of Technology | www.cit.ie |
| Dundalk Institute of Technology | www.dkit.ie |
| Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology | www.iadt.ie |
| Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology | www.gmit.ie |
| Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown | www.itb.ie |
| Institute of Technology, Carlow | www.itcarlow.ie |
| Institute of Technology, Sligo | www.itsligo.ie |
| Institute of Technology, Tallaght | www.it-tallaght.ie |
| Institute of Technology, Tralee | www.ittralee.ie |
| Letterkenny Institute of Technology | www.lyit.ie |
| Limerick Institute of Technology | www.lit.ie |
| Limerick Institute of Technology Tipperary | www.lit.ie/Tipperary |
| Waterford Institute of Technology | www.wit.ie |
Colleges of Education
| The Church of Ireland College of Education | www.cice.ie |
| Froebel College of Education | www.froebel.ie |
| Coláiste Mhuire, Marino Institute of Education | www.mie.ie |
| St. Angela’s College | www.stacs.edu.ie |
| St. Patrick’s College of Education | www.spd.dcu.ie |
| Mary Immaculate College | www.mic.ul.ie |
| Mater Dei Institute | www.materdei.ie |
Other State-Aided Institutions
| All Hallows College | www.allhallows.ie |
| Dublin Insitute for Advanced Studies | www.dias.ie |
| Garda College | www.garda.ie |
| Military College | www.military.ie |
| National College of Ireland | www.ncirl.ie |
| Pontifical University of Maynooth | www.maynoothcollege.ie |
| Royal Irish Academy of Music | www.riam.ie |
| St Patrick’s, Carlow College | www.carlowcollege.ie |
Other State-Aided Institutions
| Honorable Society of Kings Inn | www.kingsinns.ie |
| Law Society of Ireland | www.lawsociety.ie |
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