Please see required English language entry requirements by programme type HERE

If English is not your native language, you must submit an accredited English language test score with your application. In addition, if you need a Study Visa for Ireland you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency with your visa application. 

We can issue a Conditional Offer Letter where English language results are pending, but an unconditional offer will not be forthcoming until an accredited English test result is provided.

See required English language entry requirements by programme type HERE

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for your chosen programme you may take pre-semester English language classes with Griffith College. Further information is available here.

All applications can be made through our online application form. There is no Application Fee!

Entry Requirements are available here

Please note that some courses may require additional criteria, such as a submission of a portfolio, CV/Resumé or attending an interview. Further information is available on our Quick Programme Guides which are available here: https://www.griffith.ie/global/study-at-griffith

You can contact us for more information at international@griffith.ie 

Non-EU students who require Immigration support (Immigration Stamp 2) can only undertake programmes of study that are approved by the Irish Immigration Service and these programmes must be delivered on a full-time/day-time basis.  Griffith College approved programmes are detailed here. 

Further information about programmes approved by Irish Immigration is available here. 

When applying for an undergraduate or foundation course, applicants must include the following: 

• A copy of the picture page of their Passport
• A copy of their High School Diploma
• A copy of their High School Transcripts of Results
• Proof of English proficiency if the applicant is not a native English speaker

When applying for a postgraduate course, applicants must include: 

• A copy of the picture page of their Passport
• A copy of their Undergraduate Degree Award Certificate
• A copy of their Undergraduate Transcripts of Results
• Proof of English proficiency if the applicant is not a native English speaker

* Please note that if your academic documents are not in English, they must be translated either by your School or an Official Translator. Some programmes may also require further documentation or processes for admission such as submission of a CV/Resumé or attending an interview. For further information, contact international@griffith.ie or check the webpage of your programme of interest.

Once an online application is submitted you receive an automatic email response detailing your Online Application Number. It typically takes up to 3 working days for a decision to be reached. You will be contacted by email if your application is missing any documents and to inform you of your progress. If you are unsure about the status of your application, please contact international@griffith.ie and quote your Online Application Number and we’ll be happy to help.

Please email: international@griffith.ie with the missing document attached and quote your Online Application Number.

Griffith College offers an English for Academic Purposes programmes for students who do not meet the English language entry requirements. Further information is available here; and you can email the English Department for assistance: gil@griffith.ie

Application deadlines vary per programme and also depend on where the applicant is living and their nationality. For students who require a study visa for Ireland, as the visa process can take up to three months depending on the Visa Office, students should apply at least three months before their programme is set to begin. International students living in Ireland can contact the international office directly for programme details and deadlines: international@griffith.ie

Students may apply directly or through an agent / consultant. If you are applying through an agent/consultant just be sure to indicate the name of the agent/consultant when making your application. Alternatively, you can apply directly via our online application form.

Currently students can only apply for one programme at a time. If you wish to make any changes to your application after you submit the Application Form, please email: international@griffith.ie and quote your Online Application Number and we’ll be happy to help.

Applicants for multi-year undergraduate programmes may apply for module exemptions, or they can apply to get exempt from one or more academic years. This is known as “Advanced Entry”. To apply for Advanced Entry, you will need to include the following as part of your application:

• Module descriptors from your previous undergraduate studies, which detail the content of each module you studied
• Academic transcripts
• Degree award certificate if relevant 

These documents will need to be translated if they are not in English

• Proof of English Proficiency if English is not your native language
• A copy of the picture page of your Passport

If you require further information about this process please email us and we will be happy to assist you: international@griffith.ie

The cost of tuition varies per programme. You can find detailed information on tuition fees, scholarships, and bursaries here.

The fee structure for most programmes includes elements of Scholarships and/or Bursaries. All information pertaining to fees, scholarships and bursaries offered by Griffith College can be found here.

Fee payment deadlines depend on various factors including nationality and place of residence. If you need a study visa for Ireland you need to show that you have paid your fees as part of the visa application process, so you would need to pay fees before applying for the visa. If you don’t need a visa, then you may need to pay some or all fees in advance in order to secure your place on a programme. This is particularly important if you are applying for a programme in high-demand. For further information you can contact us and we will be happy to assist: international@griffith.ie

Fee payment arrangements depend on various factors including nationality and place of residence. In general, full fee payment is required for students who need a study visa for Ireland or who need immigration support after they get to Ireland. Certain arrangements are available for students who are already resident in Ireland at the time of application. Further information is available here and you can also contact us and we will be happy to assist: international@griffith.ie

There are various methods of fee payment including bank transfer, online payments and payment through online payment portals such as “TransferMate”. The optimal method of payment will depend on various factors including the location of the person who is paying.  After you submit your application, if everything is in order you will receive an Offer Letter. All information on how to pay your fees can be found on your offer letter. When you pay your fees, you are required to send the proof of payment document to international@griffith.ie.

Information about the cost of living in Ireland is available here.

Most non-EU students need to apply for a study visa for Ireland. Students from certain countries don’t need a visa to enter Ireland but they need to register with the Irish Immigration Service after they get to Ireland. 

To see if you need a visa for Ireland click here.

To see if you need a visa for Ireland click here.

For visa application information click here.

Information about how to register with Irish Immigration after you arrive in Ireland is available here.

For further detailed application instructions, visit the Irish Immigration website here.

If you need an entry visa for Ireland, when you get your College Offer Letter and pay your fees, you are given an “Invitation to Register” letter and you use that letter to apply for your study visa, along with all the other documents. 

To see if you need a visa for Ireland click here.

Further information is available here: and the relevant section of the Irish Immigration website is here.

If you are from a non-EU country that doesn’t require an entry visa, you will need to register with Irish Immigration after you get to Ireland – usually within 90 days of your arrival, and you can apply for a letter to support your Immigration registration from the International Office. Further information is available here.

All Non-EU students need to register with Irish Immigration after arriving in Ireland. EU/EEA students don’t need to register with Irish Immigration. To check which countries are in the EU/EEA you can click here.

Information about how to register with Irish Immigration after you arrive in Ireland is available here.

Further information is available on the Irish Immigration website here.

All Non-EU students need to register with Irish Immigration after arriving in Ireland. EU/EEA students don’t need to register with Irish Immigration. Information about which countries are in the EU/EEA is available here.

When you arrive in Ireland and pass through Immigration Border Control, an Immigration Officer will put a Landing Stamp in your passport. This gives you permission to stay in Ireland up to the date indicated on the Stamp (typically 90 days). You must register with Irish Immigration in person before this Landing Stamp expires.

Information about how to register with Irish Immigration after you arrive in Ireland is available here.

Further information is available on the Irish Immigration website here.

After you register with Irish Immigration, if everything is in order, you will be sent your Irish Residency Permit Card (IRP Card) It is crucial to have secured long-term accommodation before registering with Immigration as your IRP card will be sent to this address. 

Information about how to make an appointment to register with Immigration is available here: Customer Service Account.

For more detailed information on how to register with Irish Immigration, please check here.

You will need to bring the following to your Immigration appointment:

• Your current valid Passport(s).
• Proof that you are a registered Griffith College student. This will be in the form of an Immigration Support Letter.
• Proof of private Medical Insurance, or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months, for the duration of your stay.

For more information on how to register with Irish Immigration, please check here.

Information about Medical Insurance is available here.

You must attend your immigration appointment! We advise you to try to book an appointment that doesn’t clash with your class timetable. But if you are given an appointment slot and you have a class at this time, be sure to contact your lecturer / tutor - they will understand that your immigration appointment is mandatory!

You renew your IRP Card online through the Irish Immigration Service website. You must ensure that you meet the required criteria and submit the necessary supporting documents. For detailed instructions on the renewal process, including the criteria and required documents, please refer to the official guidelines here.

Non-EU students on a Stamp 2 Immigration Permission are entitled to work a maximum of 20 hours per week (“part-time”) during the term time and up to 40 hours per week during the holiday periods (Summer holiday periods and Christmas Holiday periods). 

You need a PPS Number in order to work legally in Ireland. Further information is available here 

Sometimes students need to prove to employers that they are entitled to work part-time and the International Office can give you a letter to confirm that. Please see further information here.

It is an Irish Immigration regulation that Non-EU students must have medical insurance. Students are required to arrange their own insurance cover – it is not arranged by the College. Further information is available here.

Non-EU students who successfully complete a programme in Griffith College at Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degree) or Level 9 (Postgraduate Diploma/Masters Degree) can avail of the Stamp 1G Immigration Permission, also known as the “Third Level Graduate Programme”. The Stamp 1G allows students to remain in Ireland for up to 12 months for Level 8/Honours Bachelor degree programmes, and up to 24 months for Level 9/PG Dip/Masters programmes, to seek employment in their field of study. For further details on the eligibility and conditions, please refer to the official information provided on the Irish Immigration Service website here.

There are a small number of Griffith College programmes which are preceded with a Bridging Programme for certain students, to help support their preparedness for their upcoming programme. Bridging Programmes are designed to assist students in transitioning to higher-level study, and to introduce and reinforce key discipline concepts that will support learning and engagement.

Bridging Programmes may be delivered online through the College's Virtual Learning Environment - Moodle, or in person on-campus through lectures, workshops or practical sessions. Programme Directors design the delivery of their Bridging Programmes to ensure an optimum learning experience.

There are recurring Bridging Programmes at Griffith College:

1. Undergraduate Design Faculty Programmes:

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

2. MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management:

Most students registering for this programme are required to take one and/or 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 insufficient professional and/or academic business experience. This module will be delivered concurrently with your programme of study and detailed on your timetable.

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

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

The Griffith College President’s Award recognises learners who make a significant contribution to supporting and enhancing the lives of others, mostly through volunteering efforts, during their time as a student. Examples of volunteering roles and projects undertaken by learners can vary hugely depending on the learners’ particular interests, skill sets, and the needs in the specific community they wish to advance 

Through their voluntary support, learners can gain valuable experience and insights into the particular circumstances and needs of others, and can also directly advance their own interpersonal and leadership skills. These skills complement the knowledge and competences learners develop on their academic programmes, creating more informed and reflective graduates. 

Participation in the award is on an opt-in basis through an application process. The award welcomes a variety of applications and recognises that learners have various interests and different volunteering opportunities open to them. The committee which reviews the applications comprises a number of representatives from across the College’s faculties and support departments. Learners who are added to the President’s Roll of Honour receive a medal in recognition of their contribution and a letter of merit from the President of Griffith College. The letter of merit is awarded at Gold, Silver or Bronze in recognition of the effort shown and the learning from participation in the activity.

At every Griffith College Graduation ceremony, one exemplary student wins the “Student of the Year” and they are given a prize by the College President in recognition of their high achievements academically, along with other factors which have enhanced their student experience and that of their classmates. 

Griffith College also has a long and illustrious history of award-winners and prize recipients. A number of Griffith College students have been recognised for their efforts in the fields of Law, Accounting, Journalism and Communications, Computing and Design. Griffith College works closely with the professional fields, to help our students achieve public acknowledgement for the continuous work they provide in their respective fields.