Why
Ireland?

Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland offers some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes andcoastlines. It also offers incredible opportunities for international students in terms of careers andjob prospects on graduation.

World-Class
Education:

Post-Study Work
Opportunities:

Home to some of the world’s
leading universities andinstitutions known for theiracademic excellence.

Ireland offers favourable postgraduation opportunities forinternational students. The
country’s 1 and 2 year ‘Stay
Back’ options allow graduates
to remain in Ireland for a period
after completing their studies toseek employment or gain practicalwork experience. This, coupledwith Ireland’s growing economy
and presence of multinational
companies, makes it an attractive
destination for those looking tolaunch their careers globally.

The third safest
country in theworld(Global Peace Index 2022)

Cultural Diversity
and Global
Perspective:
Studying in Ireland exposesinternational students to a richcultural tapestry and a diverse
community. The welcoming
atmosphere and openness todifferent cultures contributes
to a well-rounded educational
experience, fostering a global
perspective that is increasingly
valued in the international 		
job market.

Innovative andResearch-Driven:
Ireland is at the forefrontof innovation and research,
particularly in fields such astechnology, science, and business.

English-Speaking
Environment:
As English is the primary language
spoken, international students find it
easy to integrate into academic anddaily life in Ireland.

Your routeto an Irish university

Exceptional support
to make youruniversity application

Preparing for an undergraduate degree

Do you have the following:• 11-12 years of schooling with good grades?
• an IELTS score of 5.0 or more?
• the ambition to graduate from an Irish university?

Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions you will make. We will
provide all the information and guidance to help you make this decision and support you in
making your university applications.

offers conditional and guaranteed progression options tobusiness, engineering, medical and health science programmes

Undergraduate degrees

Expert university application
supportOFF

Confirm
your offers
and results
Progress toyour chosen
university

Undergraduate degree

Engineeringand Science(includes
allied medical
degrees)E

R

Study academic modules(relevant to your degreesubject)

R

Improve your academic
grades and study skills

FE

Business
and Social
Sciences

OF

FF

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Improve your English

Improve your academic
grades and study skills

Study academic modules(relevant to your degreesubject)

E

R

OFF

Guaranteed
progression
to yourchosenuniversity

Undergraduate degree

offers a limited number of guaranteed progression options
to medicine degrees

Medicine

1st

One-to-one application
appointments
Open days and guest
lectures
Apply to up to five Irish
universities

2nd

Students will beginsubmitting university
applications
Interview practicesemestersemester

Progression to a wide range of Irish universities

O

Reaching to a top Irish university

Improve your English

Review your offers
Support to choose asecond option
if needed

Open days, taster lectures and talks
from our Irish university partners

Unihaven Partners

Unihaven College works with a range of Irish university partners to offer
international students progression opportunities to a wide range of degrees on
successful completion of our programme.

Partner Universities

Maynooth University is an internationallyrecognised institution, one of four constituent
universities of the National University of Ireland.
Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts;
a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing,
research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historicacademic strengths and scholarly traditions.
Maynooth offers a range of programmes in thehumanities, science and engineering, and social
sciences, including business, law, and education.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Ranked#1
Best Young University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a young, dynamic
and ambitious university. Since admitting its
first students in 1989, DCU has grown in bothstudent numbers and size and is now a multicampus university.

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The University has forged a reputation as
Ireland’s university of enterprise, through its
strong, active links with academic, research, andindustry partners both at home and overseas.
It develops highly sought-after, well-rounded
graduates who are ready for the workforce andeager to apply their knowledge and skills in a
broad range of settings.

THE 2023

industry partnerships

11,600undergraduate
students

92%

of Maynooth graduates
are in employment or
further studies

2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey

2nd best
Young University in
Ireland in 2023

THE Young University Ranking

Ranked

1stin Ireland (and 23rd in
the world) for the rateof graduates employedwithin 12 months
QS 2022

Dublin City
University has
ranked 6thnationally out of 17
Irish institutions
Sunday Times Good University
Guide 2022

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

University Partners

Partner Universities

University College Cork (UCC) is based in Cork City,
the second largest city in the southernmost countyin the Republic of Ireland. UCC was established in
1845 and here on 42 acres of wooded grounds, oldlimestone buildings blend seamlessly with amazing
new modern, award-winning architecture.
When you begin your journey at UCC, you will belong
to a diverse and vibrant community of over 24,000
students from more than 100 countries. Students
can access more than 50 sports clubs and over 100
societies, and choose from a range of undergraduate
courses spanning from Arts, Humanities, Business,
Law, Science and Engineering to Medicine and Health.

1stin the world for
Sustainability

Green Gown Awards 2023

World

top university for the
study of 25 subjects
QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2022

1stin Ireland for overallsatisfaction, careergoal preparation,
support andhappiness

International Student Barometer 2022

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Located in one of Ireland’s fastest-growing cities,
the University of Limerick (UL) is a QS 5-Star rated
university with over 18,000 students. It has astrong focus on international partnerships and an
energetic and enterprising atmosphere.
UL is known as a University of ‘Firsts’ not just for
its rankings, but also for its world class facilities;
which include a state of the art library and Ireland’s
only academic flight simulator, its support; UL
has dedicated staff for its first year students anda unique First Seven Weeks programme, and forsport; being well known as Ireland’s Sporting
Campus, attracting some of Ireland’s best athletes.

Top 500

university in the world

QS World 2024 and THE World
2024

Ranked

1st

for Overall Excellence
Award
The Education Awards 2023

Located in thesouth west, Limerick
is Ireland’s 3rdlargest city

University Partners

Munster Technological University is a multicampus technological university, contributing to
the region through the provision of academic
programmes that support student development
and opportunities, education and research.

Partner Universities

MTU has an extensive and impressive regional
footprint with six campuses across the South-Westregion in Cork and Kerry, and a student body of
18,000.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

6 campuses
across Cork andTralee, Co Kerry400+

research projects
underway incollaboration witha wide range oforganisations

MTU offers awide range ofsports clubs whichcater for bothcompetitive andrecreational sport

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Set in the South East of Ireland, SETU boasts someof the most affordable tuition rates and lowest costof living in Ireland, as well as easy transportationand travel to Ireland’s biggest cities.
SETU is the first technological university in south
east Ireland. With a strong background in techand STEM, SETU prides itself on being a hub for
innovation, opportunity, and growth, and is madeup of five campuses, each with their own uniquecourses and specialities, based in - Waterford,
Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny.

Strong background in

Tech & STEM
subjects

Over

18,000students and 2,000
staff on campus

SETU haspartnerships withover 100 universities
across the EU
including programmes
for ERASMUS exchange
students

University Partners

Partner Universities

Holmes Institute Dublin (HID) is a pioneer in dynamic
business education that gets graduates results.
Interactive classes, expert educators and a strong
community culminate in a learning experience that issecond to none.
HID is a proud member of the Holmes Education
Group, which has produced 85,000+ successful
graduates across more than 13 different centre
locations. As a high-quality provider of modern
business teaching, HID emphasises intellectual
integrity, logical thought, and social responsibility in a
student-centred learning environment that welcomesboth domestic and international students.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

ModernBusiness degrees
awarded by QQI at
Level 830 yearsof history producing
highly desirable
business graduates

Holmes InstituteDublin is home tostudents from allover the world, with apopulation of over 25
nationalities enrolled
at one time.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

St Patrick’s, Maynooth opened its doors as an
educational institution in 1795 as the National
Seminary, becoming a Pontifical University in 1896.
In the intervening two centuries, it has established
for itself an impressive reputation for scholarshipand learning.

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Today, as a Pontifical University, St Patrick’s
specialises in the study of theology and philosophy
and related areas, in one of the most beautiful
campuses in Ireland.

1795

heritageof over 200 years

Founded inwith a diverse
community of staff andstudents from acrossthe world

Based in Maynooth,a university town
in north County
KildareProgression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

University Partners

The Royal Irish Academy of Music is Ireland’s oldest
conservatoire. RIAM trains gifted musicians from allover the world for careers in music performance,composition and pedagogy.

Partner Universities

Graduates are innovative and reflective, with skills
that enable them to take on the challenge of a lifein the creative arts with confidence and zest.
RIAM teaching staff includes many international
prize-winners and principals of professional
orchestras in Ireland. These experienced teachers
are passionate about working with talented
students to unlock their artistic potential.

Top 50in the world for
performing arts
www.riam.ie

An Associate ofTrinity College
RIAM students haveaccess to Trinity’s
facilities, sports centre
and societies and clubs

Located in the Georgian
Quarter of Dublin City,
minutes from cultural
institutions such as
the National Gallery of
Ireland, Trinity College
and the Abbey Theatre

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) isa centre for academic excellence worldwide. With
students and faculty drawn from more than 150
countries, SGU is truly an international institution,with a uniquely global perspective.
The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the
Grenada Medical and Dental Council which has
been recognised by the World Federation for
Medical Education (WFME).
Students have the opportunity to experience
medical education in Grenada, the UK and US as
part of the 5-year Medical Degree Pathway.

SGU

is the largest source ofphysicians for the entire
US workforce1
According to FSMB physician licensure
data, 2021

1

50+

countries aroundthe world where
SGU graduates havepracticed
SGU’s School of
Medicine has nearly
2,000 campus-basedand clinical faculty
who service thestudent bodyUniversity Partners

Partner Universities

Established in 2007, Independent College is acontemporary independent third-level college
specialising in Business and Law, situated on
the edge of Silicon Docks in the heart of historic
Dublin’s financial, cultural, entertainment andshopping districts.
As well as a Dublin city centre location and QQI
accreditation, Independent College featuresa 3 day/week timetable and competitive fee
structure, supported by comprehensive student
support services and focus on finding students’best routes to postgraduation employment
opportunities.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Immersivechallenging and highquality courses

Located adjacent to

Silicon Docksin the heart of historic
Dublin’s financial,
cultural, entertainmentand shopping districts

Independent College
offers specialist
contemporary
Business and Law
courses

Progression
partners for the
Medicine Pathway
Programme

RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare
education since its establishment in 1784 and is
one of the most innovative and student-focusedhealth sciences universities in the world.
As an RCSI student, you will join a university
with a unique surgical heritage that is globally
recognised for educational excellence andground-breaking research. RCSI is Ireland’s only
specialist health sciences university, offering
ultra-modern campus facilities in the centre of
Dublin, including one of the most advanced
clinical healthcare simulation centres in Europe.

Progression
partner for theInternational
Foundation Studies
Programme

Over €200m
invested in teaching
and learning facilities
since 2017

One of the mostinternational medical
schools in the world
with over 70% of its
undergraduate medicine
seats reserved for nonEU students

Irish Universityof the Yearfor Student
Engagement

The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2022

Progression
partners for the
Medicine Pathway
Programme

University Partners

Founded in 1845, the University of Galway has
earned international recognition as a researchled university with a commitment to top quality
teaching.

Partner Universities

Made up of five colleges including the college
of arts, social sciences and Celtic studies, collegeof business, public policy and law, collegeof engineering and informatics, college of
medicine, nursing and health sciences and thecollege of science.
The university has more than 110 active societies
and more than 50 sports clubs.

19,000students, 4,000
international students from110 different countries

Awarded

University of
the Year

The Sunday Times 2022

Top 300

in the world as
ranked by QS World
University Rankings2024

Progression
partners for the
Medicine Pathway
Programme

Castel Partners
Castel Education is a leading provider of International
Educational Services to a wide range of partners throughout
the world. Castel provides Undergraduate, Postgraduate andProfessional Training Services to Medical & Allied HealthProfessionals in Ireland.

Castel Progression Universities

In collaboration with The Royal College of Surgeonsin Ireland (RCSI) and Munster Technological
University, Castel delivers an International Medical/
Pharmacy Commencement Programme (IMCP/IPCP),
an integrated, streamlined and innovative approachto the preparation of International students forhealth sciences education.
The programme has two components:
1. English Language Training and
2. RCSI/NUI accredited Certificate in Biomedical
Sciences.
Castel Education delivers the English language
training component of the programme while RCSI
and MTU Kerry deliver the Certificate in Biomedical
Sciences.
The IMCP has been running since 2009 and has one
intake per year in September.
Spaces on the IMCP are limited.

Students areguaranteed
progression
to their chosen
university on successful
completion of the IMCP

Over 1600

Castel alumni arecontinuing their medical
studies in their chosen
university

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Established in 1784 as the national
provider of surgical training, RCSI
University of Medicine and Health
Sciences has evolved into the only
specialist health sciences university in
Ireland.
RCSI graduates are highly sought-afterby leading employers around the world.

University of Galway
University of Galway has a growinginternational reputation based on
the quality of teaching and theglobal impact of its research.

#1

Galway has been dubbed
the most charming city by
New York Times

Munster Technological University
is a multi-campus technologicaluniversity.
Students will bebased at

at the MTU Kerry North Campus.

Castel is located inTralee, County Kerry,in the south-west of
Ireland. The town issituated on the northernside of the neck of the
Dingle Peninsula.

96%

of graduates areworking or in
further study
within 6 monthsof graduating

Munster Technological University

Sólás
building

All enquiries and applications to be made toadmissions@casteleducation.com

Join a global
alumni networkof 30,000
healthcare
professionals
in 96 countries
around the world

A student body

18,000across MTU’s six
campuses in Cork
and Kerry in theSouth West of
Ireland

University of Limerick
Located in one of Ireland’s fastestgrowing cities, the University of

1stLimerick (UL) is a QS 5-Starfor overall
excellence award

18,000 students.

The Education
Awards 2023

rated university with over

Undergraduate degrees you can progress to

All degrees marked with ● are offered via progression from UnihavenAll degrees marked ^ are offered via progression from Castel.

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Indepedent
Colleges^●

Occupational
TherapySports●●●Radio, New
Media

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St. George’s
University,
GrenadaRoyal Irish
Academy of Music

University ofLimerick

Holmes InstituteDublinUniversity College
Cork

St Patrick’s
Pontifcal University

Munster
Technological
University

Dublin City
University

Maynooth
University

South East
Technological
University●

Politics/Political
Science●Journalism

Languages/
Linguistics●●

Podiatric Medicine●●●

Nursing

Psychology^●

Physiotherapy●●

Genetics●

Physical
Education

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Philosophy

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Music

Pharmaceutics/
Pharmacy●

Environmental
Sciences

International
Studies/Relations

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Innovation●●

Entrepreneurship

Event
Management●●

Mechatronic
Engineering

Nutritional
Science●Drama/Film
Studies/Theatre

Finance●●●

Criminology

Electronic/
ElectricalEngineering
English●●Commerce

Economics

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ChemicalEngineeringChildhood
Education

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MechanicalEngineering●●

Biomedical
Engineering

Business/
Management

University of
Galway●●Law

Mathematics/
Statistics

ATT*
Biological Sciences

RCSI

Independent
College

St. George’s
University,
GrenadaRoyal Irish
Academy of Music●

University of
GalwayArchitecture

Animation

University ofLimerick

Holmes InstituteDublinUniversity College
Cork

St Patrick’s
Pontifcal University●●

Art/Design

Munster
Technological
University

Dublin City
University●

Aerospace
Engineering

Degree subject
area

RCSI

Accounting

South East
Technological
University

Degree subject
area

Maynooth
University

Use this table to check which ONCAMPUS Ireland partners offer degrees in your chosen subject area.
Visit our website www.oncampus.global/ireland for a full list of all degrees available.

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Your route to a degree in
Ireland

How ONCAMPUS

Works

ONCAMPUS Ireland providers offer opportunity for progression to a wide range of undergraduate
degrees at leading universities, on successful completion of the International Foundation Studies
Programme or the International Medical Commencement Studies Programme.

Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Ireland providers are designed for international
students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to study at university.
You will benefit from the support we offer in preparing you to progress touniversity.

Pre-university
3 terms

Undergraduate degree
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3+Business and Social Science degrees
Increase your English
language level

Improve academic grades
and study skills

Expert university
progression support• Academic writing skills• Additional year of study
equivalent to 13 years of Irish
study for undergraduate degree• Expert guidance on which
degree to progress to

About ONCAMPUS• Academic reading skills• Presentation anddiscussion skills• Listening and notetaking• Demonstrate academic level tomeet university requirements• Present higher grades in Pathway
programme than achieved at highschool for undergraduate entry

Progress touniversity degree

gives you...

Through every step of yourjourney with us, you will besupported by highly qualified
teachers and support staff,
both inside and outside theclassroom.
Your personal tutor will meetwith you regularly to ensurethat you are on track to pass
the programme and progress
to your chosen degree.
Your personal tutor is also
there to help you with any
issues you might have insideor outside the classroom.

Engineering, Science and Medicalrelated degrees• One-to-one support
sessions• Faculty visits and meetings

International Medical
Commencement
Studies Programme• Learn the study skills essential
for success in Irish universities

Outstanding
teaching andsupportInternational
Foundation
Studies Programme

A proven trackrecord of success

A truly international
experience

ONCAMPUS is part ofCambridge Education
Group, one of the UK’s
leading university pathway
providers since 1952.

Our programmes
attract students from awide range of countries
and cultures.

Cambridge Education
Group was the first private
institution to offer university
foundation programmes
in the UK in 1985, andsuccessfully prepares
thousands of students for
the UK’s top universities
every year.

Medicine and Biomedical-related degrees

Our aim is to create a truly
international environment
to broaden your experienceand improve your English
language both inside andoutside the classroom.

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Guide to
Ireland

Shopping

Visit one of the most iconic
streets in Dublin

Grafton Street.

Known as one of Europe’s
busiest shopping streets

ONCAMPUS Ireland offers two locations in Ireland. UniHaven College is based in Maynooth, 25km
to the west of Dublin, home also to Maynooth University and St Patrick’s Pontifical, making it verymuch a thriving university town. Castel is based in Tralee, County Kerry, which is on the south westof Ireland, enjoying the coast yet only two hours from the bustling city of Cork.

About Student Life

MaynoothCastlefounded in the early 13th
century, became the seat ofpower for one of the mostinfluential families in Ireland.
Explore this stone castle, just a
short walk from the centre of
Maynooth town.

Just under 50 minutes to

DublinWicklow
Mountains

The largest of Ireland’s six
national parks covering 54,000
acres is packed with plenty of
attractions and things to do if
you are looking to get
outdoors

The second largest city
in Ireland, take a stroll

Visit Northern Ireland’s
only UNESCO World
Heritage site and learn
how the Causeway wascreated nearly 60 million
years ago

Live events
Ireland is a song-filledcountry and whether it’s
traditional Irish music ora large scale concert
you won’t find it hard
to find great live musicvenuesfrom Maynooth by train. The
capital city has a rich history,
a long literary tradition anda huge choice of world-classgalleries, museums andcultural attractions.

Cork

Giant’s Causeway

through University College
Cork, along the banks of theRiver Lee or into the city to
the “best covered market
in the UK and Ireland”
according to chef Rick Stein2

cinemas within
a 15 minute bus journeyof ONCAMPUS Ireland

Visit

Banna Strand
beach in Tralee

a golden stretch with
spectacular waves andpanoramic views

Over

250,000

university students
study in Ireland