Like most other countries, Ireland requires candidates from many non-EU countries to have a visa to come and study in Ireland. If you are a citizen of any of the non-EU countries  on this list you will need a visa to study in Ireland.

Ireland is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. You will, therefore, still have to apply for an Irish visa even if you have a visa for a Schengen country. 

Applicants are advised to apply for their visa as early as possible as it normally takes eight weeks for it to be processed but in busy periods it may take longer than this. All applicants must apply for a visa using the Online Visa Application Facility only.

For detailed information, see Student Visa Requirements.

Registering with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service

All non-EU nationals must register with INIS to get their registration card when they arrive. It’s a legal requirement.

To get your card, you need to book an appointment through the Government's Appointment Booking System For Immigration Registration

Don’t delay in making the appointment! Once you’ve paid your fees, you can book nine weeks in advance. 

Note that you have to be registered in TU Dublin before the date of your appointment. So it’s essential you make it to the orientation week, where we will guide you through the registration process.