{"id":12591,"date":"2023-10-18T12:07:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T12:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/?page_id=12591"},"modified":"2026-08-04T07:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T07:49:25","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/pt-br\/inicio\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row home-banner inner-page-banner height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container home-banner-content\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221;]JTVCd3BzZW9fYnJlYWRjcnVtYiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-7176a7a35ec146f2\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-7176a7a35ec146f2 uvc-3204 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-7176a7a35ec146f2 h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h1 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-7176a7a35ec146f2 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">If you have any questions you can read our FAQ section below. Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us or send us an online inquiry. We will be happy to assist you.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container home-banner-image\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1035507788.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1035507788.jpg 724w, https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1035507788-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row living-dublin-section why-dcu-section first-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-41806a7a35ec169cd\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-41806a7a35ec169cd uvc-6271 l-height\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-41806a7a35ec169cd h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a43a9323 why-dcu-section eight-section student-life-container height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-82866a7a35ec17686\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-82866a7a35ec17686 uvc-534 living-dublin-title l-height\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-82866a7a35ec17686 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#00334f;\">Application process<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row living-dublin-section sixth-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"jabd\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-jabd\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What documents do I need to apply?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-jabd\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will require a copy of your passport, your high school academic transcripts and English exam results. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"m6c3\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-m6c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>I have not completed my high school year yet, can I still apply?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-m6c3\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can still apply and may be eligible to receive a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditional<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> foundation programme offer pending your final results.<br \/>\n<\/span>Once you have completed your high school studies and provided the final transcript, if successful you will receive a <i>firm<\/i> offer letter for the foundation course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"x9e2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-x9e2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What are the exit requirements for the foundation programme?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-x9e2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exit grades required will be outlined on your offer letter and depend on your chosen degree course. It will include a grade for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) plus the required grades in your 3 other academic modules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"m505\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-m505\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>When will the 2026 International Foundation Programme start?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-m505\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Orientation will start in September 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r837\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r837\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Will there be a January intake in 2026?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r837\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the next intake will be in September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"c35a\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c35a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What are the entry requirements?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-c35a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum academic entry requirements for a large number of countries are provided in the booklet<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IFY-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The minimum English level required is IELTS 5.0 or above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"y686\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-y686\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>When is the cut off date for applications?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-y686\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage students to apply by 1st August 2026. Late applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"j94a\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-j94a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>When is the next intake of the foundation programme?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-j94a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next intake will be in September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"s478\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-s478\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Can I study for just 1 semester?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-s478\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is not possible to take 1 semester. This is a 2 semester programme and needs to be taken in full.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"f7d0\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-f7d0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Where is the foundation programme taught?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-f7d0\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our International foundation programme is delivered on Dublin City University\u2019s Glasnevin campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation programme is delivered in person via classroom based lessons.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"v305\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-v305\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How long is the course?<\/h5>\n<p><\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-v305\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme runs for 2 semesters from September 2026 to May 2027 with final exams taking place in June.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a43a9323 why-dcu-section eight-section student-life-container height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-46836a7a35ec22c84\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-46836a7a35ec22c84 uvc-5639 living-dublin-title l-height\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-46836a7a35ec22c84 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Fees for September 2026 intake<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row living-dublin-section sixth-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"n7c1\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-n7c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How much does it cost?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-n7c1\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition fees: \u20ac14,100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration fee: \u20ac1,600<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"oaa3\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-oaa3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>I have a EU passport, am I eligible for EU fees?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-oaa3\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, all students that join the foundation programme pay the same fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"wd7c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-wd7c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How will I know which course books to buy?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-wd7c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of course books required for the foundation programme will be given to you in advance of course commencement. Course books are not included in tuition fees. Books will be required based on your chosen foundation programme stream (humanities, science, business and engineering). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r04d\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r04d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What happens if my visa application is refused?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r04d\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of visa refusal, please forward the visa refusal letter to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:intl.pathways@dcu.ie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intl.pathways@dcu.ie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cc <\/span><a href=\"mailto:dculsaccounts@dcu.ie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dculsaccounts@dcu.ie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A \u20ac250 visa refusal administration fee will apply and the balance of payment received will be refunded. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"i2b3\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i2b3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What happens if my visa is delayed?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-i2b3\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please keep us informed regarding the status of your visa application. It may be possible to join 1-2 weeks late in exceptional circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a43a9323 why-dcu-section eight-section student-life-container height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-63006a7a35ec254c2\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-63006a7a35ec254c2 uvc-1463 living-dublin-title l-height\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-63006a7a35ec254c2 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Accommodation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row living-dublin-section sixth-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"lf2c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-lf2c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Is accommodation included in the tuition fee?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-lf2c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, accommodation and living costs are not included in the tuition fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r313\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r313\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What accommodation options are available?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r313\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">On-Campus accommodation<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can apply to stay on campus (<a href=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/pt-br\/living-in-dublin\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glasnevin and All Hallows campus<\/strong><\/a>). Please note, only students who have paid their tuition fees in full can apply. Early applications are advised by April 2026 at the latest. Rooms are not guaranteed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Host family accommodation<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single room with a local host family can be arranged. Further information can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/pt-br\/living-in-dublin\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Off campus accommodation<\/b><\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off campus accommodation is also available but needs to be booked by each student individually. For a list of private accommodation providers please click <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/pt-br\/living-in-dublin\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a43a9323 why-dcu-section eight-section student-life-container height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-55436a7a35ec26d8d\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-55436a7a35ec26d8d uvc-1002 living-dublin-title l-height\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-55436a7a35ec26d8d h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Academic Questions<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row living-dublin-section sixth-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"n99c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-n99c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How many subjects will I have to study?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-n99c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students study four examinable subjects for the IFY Programme. In addition to this, students will be expected to attend an Intercultural Module once per week during the first semester of their studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"rc6a\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-rc6a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Can I use e-books instead of textbooks?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-rc6a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All IFY students are required to purchase textbooks for all subject streams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"aef9\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-aef9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>What DCU facilities are available to me as an IFY student?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-aef9\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFY students will have access to the same facilities as an undergraduate student\u00a0 at DCU. This includes access to the library, sports centre and student clubs and societies. Please note, fees will apply when joining the sports centre. In addition to this, students will have access to\u00a0 a range of support services, such as a medical centre and counselling services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"c156\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c156\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How many hours of class will I have per week?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-c156\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IFY Programme runs classes and workshops from Monday through Friday from 9 am in the morning until 6 pm in the evening. Over the course of the week students will have approximately 30 hours of class time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"t406\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-t406\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>How do I get a letter to open a bank account?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-t406\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you collect your student card you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcu.ie\/registry\/registry-online-query-form\">request your letter<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to any further documents you may <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need from DCU. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"k6dd\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-k6dd\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>As a foundation programme student, what support services can I access at Dublin City University?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-k6dd\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<ul>\n<li>Student counselling services<\/li>\n<li>Support for students with a disability<\/li>\n<li>Academic learning support<\/li>\n<li>Additional tuition for Maths and English in the DCU library.<\/li>\n<li>Please find further details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcu.ie\/students\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"w946\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-w946\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><\/p>\n<h5>Where can I find out about career opportunities?<\/h5>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-w946\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Careers Service is DCU\u2019s central hub for employability. Through learning and development initiatives, we empower students to shape their futures to become successful in their chosen career paths; provide opportunities to connect students with the agile nature of the world of work; and be a leading player in the talent development and employer engagement for our local, national and global communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcu.ie\/careers\">dcu careers page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row why-dcu-section third-section has-info-box height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row image-info-box image-left-box via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container image-col\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-slider style_none fit_scaledown nav_none count_1\"><div class=\"w-slider-h\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"royalSlider\"><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"600\" data-rsh=\"428\" data-rsBigImg=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Student-Testimonial.png\" href=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Student-Testimonial-600x428.png\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/advance.dcu.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Student-Testimonial-600x428.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"w-slider-json\" onclick='return {&quot;autoScaleSlider&quot;:true,&quot;addActiveClass&quot;:true,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;fadeInLoadedSlide&quot;:false,&quot;slidesSpacing&quot;:0,&quot;imageScalePadding&quot;:0,&quot;numImagesToPreload&quot;:2,&quot;arrowsNav&quot;:true,&quot;arrowsNavAutoHide&quot;:false,&quot;transitionType&quot;:&quot;move&quot;,&quot;transitionSpeed&quot;:250,&quot;block&quot;:{&quot;moveEffect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:300},&quot;thumbs&quot;:{&quot;fitInViewport&quot;:false,&quot;firstMargin&quot;:false,&quot;spacing&quot;:4},&quot;controlNavigation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:{&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;autoScaleSliderWidth&quot;:600,&quot;autoScaleSliderHeight&quot;:428}'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container content-col\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-14566a7a35ec2c840\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-14566a7a35ec2c840 uvc-6860 l-width\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-14566a7a35ec2c840 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Student Testimonials<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-14566a7a35ec2c840 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">&#8220;I chose DCU because I wanted to study in a university with a great reputation and excellent facilities. Studying here has been amazing!\u00a0\u00a0I found everything I needed to improve my English and make lots of friends&#8221;.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>&#8211; Chan Um, Student, South Korea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_a574d586 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Find out more about what our students say <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/english.dcu.ie\/testimonials\/\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row why-dcu-section fourth-section has-info-box height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row image-info-box image-right-box via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container content-col\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-78486a7a35ec2e67a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-78486a7a35ec2e67a uvc-1820 l-width\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-78486a7a35ec2e67a h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Who should I contact with questions?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-62306a7a35ec2e7ef\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-62306a7a35ec2e7ef uvc-8339 l-width\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-62306a7a35ec2e7ef .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For<\/span><b> incoming or prospective students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:intl.pathways@dcu.ie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intl.pathways@dcu.ie<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-5726a7a35ec2e8d0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-5726a7a35ec2e8d0 uvc-8183 l-width\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div 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