In Ireland, education is not just a preparation for life – it is an integral part of it. Attending school here gives you the chance to expand your knowledge base, explore your own identity, gain valuable life lessons and create memories that will forever remain with you,  and the open and hospitable Irish people will make everyone feel like they belong on the emerald island.

Admission requirements in universities in Ireland 

In order to attend the majority of universities in Ireland, twelve years of secondary school is necessary along with excellent levels of English and Mathematics. An IELTS certificate is preferred though TOEFL will also be accepted. Some institutions that require non-EU applicants to do a Foundation program or study an extra year in their home country, although this is not the norm. Usually, universities have two application deadlines: an early one at the beginning of February and a standard deadline at the end of June. We always recommend applicants to start preparing for admission approximately a year before.

Documents required for Admission

For Bachelor’s Degree:

• Completed application on the university website;
• Certified high school diploma + transcript with grades;
• Language certificate IELTS or TOEFL;
• Letter of recommendation;
• Portfolio and/or interview;
• Valid Passport.

Additionally for Master’s and Doctoral studies:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s diplomas + transcript with grades;
• CV;
• Proof of required work experience;
• Letters of recommendation (2-3);
• Research proposal.

All documents and/or their copies must have a certified translation into English.