Pre-Entry Access
TU Dublin is committed to ensuring students of all backgrounds can find a pathway to higher education that suits their circumstances and stage of life. In addition to offering places through the national entry routes HEAR & DARE, TU Dublin also have a number of other entry routes.
Access TU Dublin
Access TU Dublin is aimed at school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
who would like to study a full time undergraduate course in TU Dublin. Access TU Dublin is a TU Dublin specific entry route that is similar to the HEAR scheme. TU Dublin is in a position to offer flexibility around which indicators need to be met. In addition to applying to Access TU Dublin, you must apply for a TU Dublin course via the CAO.
QQI Access TU Dublin
The QQI Access TU Dublin entry route is aimed at students from a socio-economically disadvantaged
backgrounds, who have completed a QQI Level 5 or 6 course and are applying for a TU Dublin course through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS).
Further information on both these routes including application forms can be found at https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/cao/entry-routes/tu-dublin-access-route/.
If you have questions about your application or require support with your application, please contact accessentryroutes@tudublin.ie or call 01 220 8440.