Postgraduate Applications

Applications are processed through our CRM Recruit system. There is a €50 non-refundable application fee.

International applicants apply online through the application link on the relevant course page. Course pages include information on application timelines, key dates, and minimum entry requirements. The closing date to apply is September 2025. Note that application deadlines may vary by course, and some courses may close early if they reach capacity.

Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application EU Application Guide

Application Assessment

We review each application individually and will notify you via our online application system once a decision has been made. If your application is successful, you will receive one of the following offers:

• Conditional Offer: You will be able to study your chosen programme if you meet the programme entry requirement as per the course page and/or meet the English language requirements.
• Firm Offer: You will be able to study without any further requirements or conditions.

Important Documentation to include with your Application

• Passport
• Grading Scale
• Degree/Date of Completion (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Transcripts for each year of study (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Proof of English Proficiency/Date of Exam
• Up to Date Resume
• Statement of Purpose

*Individual programmes may require additional documentation. Minimum entry requirements are listed on each individual programme page*

Further Information

• Applications not fully completed will automatically be rejected.
• Applicants are required to pay a €300 non-refundable deposit to accept their offer.
• Outstanding documents must be submitted as soon as they are received.
• Payment can take up to 5 working days for the money to reach our account.

To qualify for the EU Rate of Fees, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. You are ordinarily resident in the EU and have received full-time post primary education in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission OR
2. You are ordinarily resident in the EU and have worked full-time in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission OR
3. You hold a passport from an EU state and have received full-time education in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission.

Note: The period that Non-EU students are resident in Ireland on Study Visas does not contribute towards the residency requirement in relation to fee assessment at TU Dublin.

Applications are processed through our CRM Recruit system. There is a €50 non-refundable application fee.

International applicants apply online through the application link on the relevant course page. Course pages include information on application timelines, key dates, and minimum entry requirements. The closing date for courses starting in September 2025 is Friday 27 June 2025. Note that application deadlines may vary by course, and some courses may close early if they reach capacity.

Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application International Application Guide

Important Documentation to include with your Application

• Passport
• Grading Scale
• Degree/Date of Completion (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Transcripts for each year of study (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Proof of English Proficiency/Date of Exam
• Up to Date Resume
• Statement of Purpose

*Individual programmes may require additional documentation. Minimum entry requirements are listed on each individual programme page*

Application Assessment

We review each application individually and will notify you via our online application system once a decision has been made. If your application is successful, you will receive one of the following offers:

• Conditional Offer: You will be able to study your chosen programme if you meet the programme entry requirement as per the course page and/or meet the English language requirements.
• Firm Offer: You will be able to study without any further requirements or conditions.

Further Information

• Applications not fully completed will automatically be rejected.
• Conditional Offers will be issued by email ONLY.
• Outstanding documents must be submitted as soon as they are received.
• If you have applied using an Agent, please contact your Agent with any queries you may have regarding your application.
• This office is closed at weekends as well as public and University holidays which may differ from your home country.
• A minimum payment of 50% of tuition fee is required to guarantee your place.
• Payment can take up to 5 working days for the money to reach our account.
• It can take up to 12 weeks for your visa to be processed.
• Applicants must be 18 before 31st December (September Start programmes) or 31st May (January Start programmes). If under 18 at the time of arrival, the student will need to stay in homestay accommodation until they are 18 years old and they will need to bring parental consent to give their fingerprints to INIS.
• Non-EU applicants must have a current valid EU visa in order to be eligible for part time study.

If you think you may qualify as an EU applicant, please contact us at pginternational@tudublin.ie to be fee assessed before you make an application. Application fees are non-refundable.

To qualify for the EU Rate of Fees, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. You are ordinarily resident in the EU and have received full-time post primary education in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission OR
2. You are ordinarily resident in the EU and have worked full-time in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission OR
3. You hold a passport from an EU state and have received full-time education in the EU for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding admission.

Note: The period that Non-EU students are resident in Ireland on Study Visas does not contribute towards the residency requirement in relation to fee assessment at TU Dublin.

Important Notice for Non-EU Applicants Applying for Part-Time Courses

Part-Time Study Restrictions:

• Non-EU applicants’ resident outside of Ireland must enroll in a full-time course at a recognized institution to qualify for a student visa. The course of study must be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). This applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Non-EU applicants resident in Ireland on a Stamp 2 visa cannot register for part-time courses, as part-time study does not meet student visa requirements.

Exceptions:

• If you are already in Ireland on a different visa (e.g., work visa, dependent visa), you may be eligible for part-time study.
• Holders of Stamp 1, Stamp 1G, Stamp 3 or Stamp 4 may study part-time, subject to the conditions of their visa.
• International Protection Applicants (e.g., asylum seekers) have the right to access education in Ireland and may apply for part-time courses.

Online Courses for Non-EU Applicants:

• Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, may only apply for part-time programs that are exclusively offered online.
• Applications for courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed. 

Guidelines for Non-EU Applicants Applying for 100% Online Courses:

• Standard Part-Time Rate: Non-EU students can apply and pay tuition fees at the standard part-time rate for the chosen online program.
• No Student Visa Required: Non-EU students applying for 100% online part-time courses do not require a student visa for Ireland.
• No Residency Status Needed: Applicants do not need to possess any residency status in Ireland to be eligible for 100% online programs.

Important Restrictions:

It's important to note the following restrictions that apply to Non-EU students applying for online courses:

Visa and Residency Limitations:

• Student Visa: Students enrolled on 100% online part-time programs cannot use their registration status to apply for a student visa or a graduate visa in Ireland.
• Residency in Ireland: Enrolment on these programs will not grant students eligibility for residency in Ireland.
• No Physical Presence in Ireland: No part of the program can physically take place in Ireland. This means there are no on-campus requirements, such as in-person classes, meetings, or exams. The entire program must be delivered and assessed online.

Application Process for Eligible Non-EU Applicants:

If you are eligible for part-time study in Ireland and wish to proceed with your application:

• Create an account and log in to the applicant system.
• During the application process, select the "EU" option in the dropdown menu.
• Choose your course of interest and complete your application.
• Please note: You will be required to provide a valid PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) to complete your application.
• A PPSN is not required when applying for a course that is 100% online.

Contact International Postgraduate Admissions Office

We are here to support you with any questions, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. Please contact us if you need any assistance.