Intakes in Ireland for Indian Students (2027)
Updated on Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal
Applications for January 2027 are open. Popular courses can close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for your course.
When are the intakes in Ireland?
Which institutions run January starts
Institutions that run some courses from January. This is not the same as our list: rows marked "confirm" are reported, not checked by us.
| Institution | Some January starts? | On our January 2027 list? |
|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | Yes | Yes: 9 open |
| Dublin City University | Yes | Yes: 6 open |
| TU Dublin | Yes | Yes: 7 open |
| University of Galway | Yes | Yes: 1 open |
| University of Limerick | Yes | Yes: 2 open |
| National College of Ireland | Yes | Yes: 9 open |
| Atlantic Technological University | Yes | Yes: 4 open |
| University College Cork | Reported; confirm on the official page | No |
| Maynooth University | Reported; confirm on the official page | No |
| Trinity College Dublin (few courses) | Reported; confirm on the official page | No |
January and February 2027 courses on our list
The programs AdmitVerse can apply to for you right now, by institution. UCC, Maynooth and Trinity are not on this list.
| Institution | Open courses | Starts |
|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | 9 | January |
| Dublin City University | 6 | January |
| National College of Ireland | 9 | January |
| TU Dublin | 7 | January |
| University of Limerick | 2 | January |
| University of Galway | 1 | January |
| Atlantic Technological University | 4 | January |
| Dublin Business School | 38 | January, February |
| Griffith College Dublin | 39 | February |
| American College Dublin | 3 | January |
| Independent College Dublin | 4 | February |
| Galway Business School | 5 | January |
From shortlist to arrival
- 1ShortlistPick courses that fit your degree, budget and career goal.
- 2ApplyApply early: popular courses fill up, and your counsellor will confirm the current timeline.
- 3OfferAccept the offer that fits, and check the course is on the ILEP list.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 4PayPay at least €6,000 of tuition before the visa, or the full fee if lower.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 5VisaApply through AVATS and give biometrics at VFS Global.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 6ArriveTravel, then register for your IRP.Official source: Irish Immigration Service Delivery
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