If you want to study in Ireland and are a non EEA/non Swiss national, you will need to have:
Depending on your nationality, you may also apply for a visa. If you are planning to stay longer than 90 days you will also have to register.
In this section you will find the options available to you for studying in Ireland. You have the option to attend a third-level course at a university or other third-level institution, a language course, a fee paying private primary or secondary school or a short-term course.
In this page we will explain what you have to do before you come to Ireland and what you need to do after you arrive in the country.
Depending on the duration of your study you will either have to apply for a short stay visa or a long stay visa before coming to Ireland. If you are staying longer than 90 days you will also have to register after arriving in Ireland.
A step-by-step guide on how to use the visa application system can be found at this page. This guide can be translated into a number of different languages by simply clicking on the ‘Choose your language’ link at the top of that page.
