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Study at National College of Ireland in Ireland

IFSC, Dublin City

Dublin-based higher-education institution with a strong focus on business, computing, data and related professional fields.

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Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate academic entry
70% and above
Postgraduate academic entry
60%
Backlogs
7

English language tests

IELTS
1 - 6.5/6.0 for all PG Business Courses and Msc AI for Business / 2 - 6.0/5.5 for all PG Computer Courses excluding Msc AI for Business / 3 - 6.5/6.0 with no less than 6.5 in speaking for BA(Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care / 4 - 6.0/5.5 for all undergraduate courses and Hihjer Diploma in Science in Computing
PTE
58
TOEFL
79
Duolingo
120 overall with no band less than 105

Fees & scholarships

Application fee
No application fee
Indicative fee range
€8,000–17,000
Scholarship / bursary range
€3,000–5,000
Initial deposit
€7,500

Who it suits

  • Students targeting business, computing, analytics and career-oriented programmes in Dublin.

Study areas

  • Computing
  • Data/AI
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Psychology
  • Early childhood and related programmes

Why study at NCI

  • Dublin location
  • Strong business/computing identity
  • Clear international-student proposition
  • Scholarship opportunities should be checked course-by-course

Please note: course-specific entry requirements, tuition fees and deadlines vary by faculty and intake. Study Window advisers confirm the criteria with NCI admissions before your application is submitted.

Frequently asked questions about NCI

What are the minimum academic requirements for National College of Ireland?

Undergraduate degrees generally expect a minimum of 70% and above, while postgraduate Master's applicants typically need 60% in an honours degree. Specific programmes may have higher thresholds.

What are the English language test score requirements?

National College of Ireland typically requires IELTS 1 - 6.5/6.0 for all PG Business Courses and Msc AI for Business / 2 - 6.0/5.5 for all PG Computer Courses excluding Msc AI for Business / 3 - 6.5/6.0 with no less than 6.5 in speaking for BA(Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care / 4 - 6.0/5.5 for all undergraduate courses and Hihjer Diploma in Science in Computing, or equivalent results in PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo English Test (DET).

Can I work in Ireland while studying and after graduation?

Yes. Under Ireland's Stamp 2 student permission, you can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours during holidays. After graduation, the Third Level Graduate Scheme provides 1 year (Level 8 Honours Bachelor) or 2 years (Level 9 Master's) of full-time work permission.

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