Frequently Asked Questions

Not all non-EU students need a visa to study in Ireland. Please visit the Irish Immigration Service website to determine if you require a visa or not. If cannot find the answer to this question, please contact the ATU Global team who will be happy to assist.

You can apply for a visa through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) online application system. To apply and for more information on the visa application process, please visit the How to Apply for a Study Visa webpage on the Irish immigration service website.

Required documents include a valid passport, a recent passport-sized photograph, a letter of acceptance from ATU, evidence of payment of the visa application fee, proof of sufficient funds, and medical insurance.

You can normally apply for a visa up to 3 months before your course start date. Visa applications can take up to 8 weeks to be processed so we recommend applying early.

Students from outside of the EU/EEA will need to register with immigration within 90 days of arriving in Ireland. Your registration certificate is known as an Irish Residence Permit (IRP). You will need to renew your registration for each year of your course. Guidance on how to register with immigration, or renew your permission is available on What do I need to do after arriving? – Immigration Service Delivery

Yes, students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during holidays. Please see the What do I need to do after arriving? – Immigration Service Delivery webpage for further information.

The Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) provides non-EEA students with an opportunity to remain in Ireland after completing their studies for the purpose of seeking graduate level employment. The scheme is open to students who have studied in Ireland and completed a degree at NFQ level 8, level 9 or above. Please see ATU’s Stay Back Visa webpage for more information.

If you need a PPS number you will need to make an online application to the Department of Social Protection. You will need to provide evidence of your identify, your address in Ireland and the reason that you require a PPS number. Please see What do I need to do after arriving? – Immigration Service Delivery webpage for further information.

For more information on fees for non-EU students, please visit our International Fees and Refund Policy webpage

There are lots of important fee payment dates. For more information, please visit our International Fees and Refund Policy webpage

Non-EU tuition fees can be paid in instalments. For more information, please visit our International Fees and Refund Policy webpage

Information relating to ATU’s refund policy can be found on our International Fees and Refund Policy webpage

Yes, there are several scholarships available to non-EU students. For more information, please visit our Non-EU Scholarships webpage

Applications are made through individual course webpages.

To view a list of the opening and closing dates for non-EU students wishing to study with ATU, please visit our How to Apply webpage

For information about admissions requirements for international applicants and accepted qualifications, please visit our English Language and Entry Requirements webpage

ATU accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For more information, please visit our English Language and Entry Requirements webpage

You can make an application before you have completed your final exams or English language qualification. However, you will need to provide your results before you can receive a full unconditional offer.

Yes, but you will need to provide evidence of your English Language competency through an approved qualification. Further information about accepted qualifications and grade requirements is available on our English Language and Entry Requirements webpage

No but applicants must meet the academic and English language requirements of the course they have applied to.

Yes, credit transfers are possible but subject to evaluation by the admissions office. Please contact the ATU Global team for more information.

Yes, individual courses may have specific entry requirements which will be listed on individual course webpages.

No. Unfortunately, we do not currently offer an international foundation programme.

No. Unfortunately, we do not currently offer English Language preparatory or pre-sessional courses. All our courses are delivered in English and applicants must provide evidence of their language competency through an accepted English language qualification.

Students from outside the EU/EEA are required to have private medical insurance during their time in Ireland. Students are responsible for purchasing and renewing their own health insurance. For more information, please visit the Irish Immigration Service website

All ATU campuses are accessible by bus and car from Dublin Airport. Additionally, ATU offer a free airport collection service which brings students from Dublin Airport to their campus of study free of charge. More information on this will be provided at induction.

Multiple student accommodation options are available, including purpose-built student villages, private rentals and digs. For more information, please visit ATU’s Student Accommodation webpage

The cost of living includes accommodation, food, transport and other personal expenses. It varies depending on lifestyle but generally ranges between €10,000 and €15,000 per academic year.

We have invested in our supports to ensure students are fully supported throughout their academic journey. For more information on our student and academic supports, please visit our Student Supports webpage

Yes, we have an induction specifically for international students. This includes a pre-departure induction and a post-arrival induction. More information will be shared with students closer to the date of arrival.