Higher education in Ireland is provided by a range of institutions, including seven universities, seven Colleges of Education and 14 Institutes of Technology.
Ireland's seven universities are state funded and include:
Dublin City University (DCU)
National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Trinity College, Dublin
University College Cork
University College Dublin
University of Limerick.
Applicants from EU/EEA countries would normally be defined as EU applicants and apply via CAO; this is based on residency rather than nationality. For further information: View the CAO presentation
Your EU/Non-EU status is an important part of your application and it is your responsibility to determine your correct status before making an application, as the method of application and requirements will differ. To understand how fee eligibility is determined in Ireland, please click here.
Deadlines:
Normal application deadline
1 February
Late application deadline
1 May
Change of mind deadline
1 July
Note that applications to restricted entry courses, and by mature students must be made by 1 February.