International

Eligibility Criteria for Applying to the International Admissions Office

Apply through the International Admissions Office if you meet either/or of these criteria:

• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years
• You have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country. You hold Non-EU Nationality and you live in a Non-EU country.

How to Apply

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)
• Proof of English Proficiency/Date of Exam
• Up to date C.V.
• 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.

Contact International Undergraduate 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:

Tel: +353 1 220 6100  Email: ug.international@tudublin.ie

Eligibility Criteria for Applying to the Central Applications Office (CAO)

Apply through the CAO if you fully meet one of the following criteria:

1. You are currently living in Ireland and are sitting the Irish Leaving Certificate or studying for a QQI FET award, regardless of your Nationality/residency status.
2. You hold EU Nationality/EU Passport
   AND
   a) You are living in an EU country 3 of the last 5 years
   OR 
   b) You have attended at least 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
3. You hold Non-EU Nationality but you are living in Ireland for 3 of the last 5 years
   OR
   You are under 23 living with your parents who are working and paying tax in Ireland for 3 of the last 5 years.

Contact EU Undergraduate 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:

Tel: +353 1 220 6100  Email: admissions@tudublin.ie

EU Applicants should apply for their preferred course via the CAO. Please visit our CAO Hub for information on how to make an application.