See required English language entry requirements by programme type HERE

If English is not your native language, you must submit an accredited English exam result with your application for study at Griffith College. 

We can issue a conditional offer letter where English language results are pending, but an invitation to register will not be forthcoming until an accredited English exam result is provided.

You will also be required to submit an accredited English exam result when applying for your student visa, if relevant. 

See required English language entry requirements by programme type HERE

If you do not meet the English langue entry requirements for your chosen programme you may take English language classes with Griffith College

1. Students with a half grade deficiency may take In-sessional English support classes. See details HERE
2. Students with greater than a half grade deficiency may take English classes prior to registration. These classes run year-round on Griffith College’s Dublin, Cork, and Limerick Campuses

Griffith College may ask some students to undertake bridging studies to support their preparedness for their upcoming programme. Bridging studies are designed to assist students in transitioning to higher-level study and introduce and reinforce key discipline concepts that will support learning and engagement.

Bridging studies may be delivered online through the College's learning management system, Moodle, or in person on campus through lectures, workshops or practical sessions. Programme Directors design the delivery of their bridging studies to ensure an optimum learning experience.

There are recurring bridging studies structures at Griffith College:

1. Undergraduate Design faculty majors:

Students granted advanced entry into a Design-major may be asked to complete bridging studies generally lasting 2 or 3 weeks. Further information will be detailed on offer letters, where relevant.

2. MSc Accounting and Finance Management:

Students entering this programme with non-accounting and finance bachelor degrees may be required to complete the International Financial Reporting (IFR) module. This module will support such students in understanding key finance concepts and is delivered concurrently with your programme of study and detailed on your timetable.

3. MSc Pharmaceutical Business Management:

Most students register for this programme are required to take one of two bridging modules. In some instances, students may be exempt from both bridging modules or be required to take both, depending on their academic background.

- Finance for Non-Financial Managers (FNFM) is a learning support for students who join the programme with no prior professional and/or academic business experience. This module will be delivered concurrently with your programme of study and detailed on your timetable.

- An introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry (IPI) is a learning support for students from non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degrees. This module will be delivered via Moodle, the College's digital learning and support platform, before the start of the academic semester.

Any costs for attending bridging studies are built into the College tuition and scholarship structure. No additional fees apply for students undertaking bridging studies.

The Stamp 2 student visa does not support part-time programmes. Therefore, International students cannot apply for a part-time programme. A list of all programmes accepted by Irish Immigration Services can be found here. 

Students may apply through an agent; just be sure to indicate which agency when making your application. You can apply via our online application form. 

Griffith College offers an English for Academic Purposes course for students who do not meet their English language requirements. Please email: [email protected] for more information.

Once an application is submitted, it typically takes 72 hours for a decision to be reached. You will be contacted by email if your application is missing any documents. If you are unsure about the status of your application, please contact: [email protected].

All applications can be made through our online application form or by emailing: [email protected].

You may only apply for one programme at a time. If you wish to make any changes to your application, please email: [email protected] and quote your online application number.

Please email: [email protected] with the missing document attached and quote your online application number.

As the visa process can take up to three months depending on the country, all international students should apply at least three months before their course is set to begin. International students living in Ireland should contact the international office directly for programme details.  

Contact details:  

Room AF105, International Office

Griffith College

South Circular Road

Dublin 08

• Telephone: 01 4163333  
• Email: [email protected]

When applying for an undergraduate or foundation course, students must include: 

• A copy of their International Passport 
• A copy of their High School Degree 
• A copy of their High School Transcripts 
• A copy of their English Language results 

When applying for a postgraduate course, students must include 

• A copy of their International Passport 
• A copy of their Undergraduate Degree 
• A copy of their Undergraduate Transcripts 
• A copy of their English Language results 

*When applying for a postgraduate business course with the Graduate Business School, students must also include a copy of their CV, a Statement of Purpose letter and a letter of reference 

All International students must pay their tuition fees in full before Griffith College can send their letter of visa support.

All information pertaining to fees, scholarships and bursaries can be found here.

Non-EU International students applying from abroad must pay their tuition fees in full before Griffith College can send their letter of visa support.

All information on how to pay your fees can be found on page two of your offer letter.

All information pertaining to fees, scholarships and bursaries can be found here.

The estimated cost of living for a student in Dublin is €12,000 for an academic year. The estimated cost of living for a student in Cork and Limerick is €10,000 for an academic year.

Sample timetables for each programme can be found on the course's page on our website.

The Immigration Bureau in Dublin is located at Burgh Quay. The Immigation Bureau charge a fee of €300 each time you register. You can only pay the registration charge of €300 by bank giro or debit/credit card. 

You will need to bring the following items to the Immigration Office to register for your Irish Residence Permit (IRP): 

• A valid passport 
• A valid student ID card 
• Evidence of financial support (e.g. current bank statement indicating your name or a letter of guarantee from a parent or guardian indicating the availability of sufficient funds to cover you during your period of stay in Ireland or a letter from your sponsor confirming your financial status) 
• A letter from Griffith College indicating you are a registered student and indicating the start date and duration of your programme 
• Evidence of fees paid or of funded research position 
• Evidence of medical insurance 
• Registration fee of €300 (payment by bank giro or credit card)

The International Office should be informed as soon as possible if you are not able to arrive in time for orientation. We will then contact the course leader to find out if it’s acceptable for a student to arrive late or defer to the next available intake.

You must attend your immigration appointment. We advise you to book your appointment around your class timetable. If you have a class at this time, be sure to contact your lecturer/ tutor - they will understand that your immigration appointment is mandatory.

Course start dates will be outlined in the student's Offer Letter. Please note that induction week falls before the first week of classes and attendance is mandatory.

The International Office will provide the student with a letter with which to open a bank account and instructions on how to do so and which banks to use.

All International students studying on a Stamp 2 student visa are entitled to work maximum 20 hours per week (part-time hours) during the in-class semester and 40 hours per week during the seasonal holidays.

All students studying on the Stamp 2 student visa must have medical insurance. Students are required to arrange their own insurance cover – it is not arranged by the College. For more information, please  click here: INIS Medical Insurance Requirement

Students will be sent their Visa Support Letter as soon as all tuition fees have been secured.

Please email the International Office at: [email protected] with your application number and your country of residence and we will instruct you on how to apply for your visa.