IRELAND · CHAPTER 3
Irish admissionrequirements.
Apply directly to each institution's portal (bachelor's applicants from India usually apply directly, not through the CAO). Most master's programmes accept applications from October to spring on a rolling basis; apply early for popular courses.
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Documents
- Transcripts and degree
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
- Statement of purpose
- Two references
- CV
- Passport
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Typical requirements
| Requirement | Typical |
|---|---|
| Indian bachelor's | 60–70% (2:1 equivalent) for most master's |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, 6.0 each band |
| Work experience | Needed for MBA and some management programmes |
| Application window | October to spring, rolling |
Application checklist
- Transcripts and degree certificate
- English test result
- Statement of purpose
- Two references
- CV
- Passport
- Application fee where required
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Keep going: the pages that help next.
Each card says what you will find there. Looking for something else? See every page on the site.
IRELAND GUIDE
Application process
Apply to an ILEP-listed programme, accept an offer, pay fees, then apply for the Irish study visa online.
IRELAND GUIDE
IELTS, TOEFL & PTE
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo scores Irish universities expect from Indian applicants.
IRELAND GUIDE
SOP, LOR & CV
How to write a statement of purpose for Irish universities and prepare references and a CV.
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Month-by-month timeline
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Documents & attestation
Indian documents for study abroad: transcripts, degree certificates, MOI letters, gap explanations, MEA apostille, notarisation, WES/ECA and sworn translations.
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