International Postgraduate Applications
We are delighted that you are considering applying to TU Dublin. Before applying, please read this page for advice and guidelines on making an application to TU Dublin, our course entry requirements and who to contact should you need assistance making your application that will support you through the application process.
The Postgraduate International Admissions Office is here to help you with any queries you may have. Our team processes Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications presenting Non-EU qualifications.
Postgraduate Courses commencing January 2025
How to apply?
All international applicants can apply online directly to TU Dublin through the relevant course page, which provides application timelines, key dates, and minimum entry requirements for each course. For courses starting in January 2025, please visit the specific course page on our website to begin your application. Ensure your application is completed and submitted by the closing date of Wednesday, 11th December, for the January 2025 intake. Note that application deadlines may vary by course, and some courses may close early if they reach capacity.
You can view our full range of Postgraduate courses via our Find a Course page.
When you choose the course, you wish to apply for, please do the following
- Select your mode of study as Postgraduate
- Select your desired programme of study
- Select "Non-EU" Button in How to Apply Section to begin the application.
We are here to support you with any questions you have. Please do contact us if you need any assistance by contacting us at pginternational@tudublin.ie
Postgraduate Courses commencing September 2025
We are excited to share an update regarding our application process, designed to streamline your experience as we transition to a new system. For courses beginning in September 2025, applications will be processed through our new CRM Recruit system. Please note there is a €50 application fee for courses starting in September 2025. Please note that this is a non-refundable application fee.
All international applicants can apply online directly to TU Dublin through the relevant course page, which provides application timelines, key dates, and minimum entry requirements for each course. For courses starting in January 2025, please visit the specific course page on our website to begin your application. Ensure your application is completed and submitted by the closing date of Friday 27 June 2025 for the September 2025 intake. Note that application deadlines may vary by course, and some courses may close early if they reach capacity.
You can view our full range of Postgraduate courses via our Find a Course page.
Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application: CRM Recruit Applicant Guide (Non-EU)
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 do contact us if you need any assistance and thank you for your understanding as we work to improve our services for you with our new system.
Tel: +353 1 220 6100 Email: pginternational@tudublin.ie
Entry Requirements
You should check both the Programme requirements and the Irish Visa Requirements.
Entry requirements vary depending on the course and are detailed on individual course pages. We accept a wide range of qualifications from universities around the world. For guidance on our international requirements visit your country page in the below links:
English Language Requirements
Applicants from outside of Ireland will usually need to meet specific English Language Requirements to study at TU Dublin.
Application Assessment
We assess each application very carefully and will contact you via our online application system when we’ve decided on your application. If your application is successful, we’ll make you an offer of a place. This offer will be either a:
- 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.
- Unconditional Offer: You will be able to study without any further requirements or conditions.
- 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*
- Applications will open in November 2024.
- 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.
- Applicants should be prepared be in Dublin early in September as classes will begin 19th September.
- 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:
- 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
- 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
- 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.