International Foundation Year
Course Fees
€16,500* + Registration & Examination Fee of €1,600

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Application Deadline
31st July 2027
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Duration
1 Academic Year
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Intake
September 2027
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Workload
30 weeks total (28 weeks + 2 exam weeks)
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Location
Dublin Ireland (in-person)
Pre-Sessional Programme
Course Fees
€3,800 + €165 Registration & Materials Fee (10 weeks) /
€1,900 + €165 Registration & Materials Fee (5 weeks)

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Duration
5 or 10 weeks
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Intake
8th June or 12th July 2027
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Workload
20 hours per week
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Location
Dublin Ireland (in-person)
Additional Information
- Admin fee: €250 administration fee (non-refundable)
- Accommodation: Please review the Campus Residences details for on-campus room rates for the academic year.
- Guardianship Service: For students under 18 years, please contact us via email for further information regarding our partners.
- Payment Schedule: To accept an offer, a non-refundable fee of €250 is required. Students then pay 60% of tuition fees with the balance due in full upon receipt of a visa (if required) and in advance of arriving in Ireland. Final date for full fee payment is the 1st September.
- Books: Course books are not included in tuition fees. A book list will be provided based on the foundation stream chosen.
- Library access: Library access is included for foundation programme students. DCUIA student cards will be activated for entry to the library and foundation students have borrowing rights.
- Review a Guide on Living Expenses: Cost of Living in Ireland – General Information
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact us at: intl.pathway@dcu.ie