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Dublin International Foundation College

Established in

1999

Famous For

Foundation, English Language

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Overview

Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) offers undergraduate and postgraduate pathways for students wishing to progress to a UK or Irish university. As the exclusive NCUK Study Centre in Ireland, Dublin International Foundation College offers guaranteed access to over 25 universities across the UK and Ireland.

DIFC has placed over 1,500 students onto graduate and postgraduate courses in partner universities and colleges over the past 15 years and 100% of students who successfully pass the NCUK International Foundation Year or Pre-Masters programmes with DIFC achieve a university place.

Undergraduate Pathways

  • Health Science (Medicine)
  • Business & Law
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Science

Pre-Masters Pathways

  • Business & Management
  • Engineering
  • Life Sciences

Why choose DIFC?

  • Guaranteed placement in top ranking universities in Ireland and the UK
  • Multiple university partners are ranked in the top 100 universities in the world
  • DIFC provides a 7- or 9-month Foundation pathway, rather than a 2-year A Levels pathway, saving you time and money
  • 100% of students who successfully pass the programme achieve a university place
  • You will receive comprehensive support in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and communication skills
  • At DIFC, you save up to 25% on the cost of your Foundation studies, compared to studying the same programme in the UK
  • You can choose to start your studies with DIFC in September or January each year – across two campuses: Dublin or Cork
  • DIFC provides unparalleled support for getting you here and settling you in, from Visa applications to accommodation we are with our students every step of the way
  • DIFC occasionally offers part scholarships, please check our website for details

Services

By studying in Ireland with DIFC, students receive a complete package which includes English courses, advice with study visas; airport pick up, secure on-campus accommodation, homestay assistance as well as a full placement counselling and pastoral care service.

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Accommodation

DIFC has partnerships in place for on campus accommodation, provided through Griffin Halls in Dublin and EazyCity in Cork. A large number of students at the College choose to stay with homestay providers. This offers the chance to improve your English and get to know Dublin/Cork life with a local family.

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