STUDYING IN IRELAND
NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENTS
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7 universities, 14 technological universities and independent private colleges.
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Approximatively 226 000 students (figures provided by HEA 2016/17).
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Approximately 19% international students.
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
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Honour's Bachelor degree in 3 or 4 years.
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Taught Master's degree in 1 or 2 years.
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Research Master's degree in 2 years.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
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Selective admission, with the level of difficulty depending on course of study.
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Admissions are handled via the CAO (Central Application Office) online portal.
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Applications can be submitted for 10 courses, in order of preference.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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French Baccalauréat, with a specific mark for the general average.
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Also specific marks in six subjects, varying according the subject to be studied.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
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Applications are submitted between November and January of year of Terminale.
REQUIRED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language).
TUITION FEES
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EU citizens, may qualify for the Free Fees Initiative. A contribution fee may be requested depending on institution but is capped at a maximum of €3,000 a year (2019 figures).
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If not qualified for Free Fees Initiative, fees vary from €6 000 to €13 000 approximately depending on the institution (2019 figures).
