International Students – How to Apply

The Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences welcomes applications from International Students. Further information in relation to specific Application Processes and requirements as well as Course fees relevant to individual cases can be accessed by:

• Emailing info@ichas.ie and our Admissions Officer Caroline Finn will be available to answer your questions.
• Call +353 61 216288 if you wish to speak directly to a member of the Admissions team.

Applicants will be required to submit the following

Undergraduate Applicants

• A completed Online Application Form
• A copy of the picture page of your passport
• Official translation of high school transcripts
• Evidence of English language proficiency, a C in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL, Duolingo)

Postgraduate Applicants

• A completed Online Application Form
• A copy of the picture page of your passport
• An official copy of the student’s transcripts
• Evidence of English language proficiency B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL, Duolingo)

Students requiring a visa to study in Ireland

Applying for full-time study in Ireland as a Non-EU citizen is straightforward. Prior to applying to ICHAS please make sure that you are in a position to fulfill the Irish Student Visa requirements before making your application to ICHAS College.

For full information on visa requirements for study in Ireland, check out the Irish Immigration Website . Evidence of Financial Requirements for international students, please check out their student finances page

To begin a visa application please click here

Where do I apply for an Irish study visa? 

For students who do need a visa to enter Ireland, it is recommended that you contact the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country for full visa information.

The list of all Irish Embassies and Consulates can be seen here.

Please see below the Policy on Non- EEA Nationals Studying in Ireland

Visa Application

For a successful visa application, the following documents should be submitted. (Please note, other supporting documents may be required, and students should contact their local Irish Embassy or Consulate to obtain information on the documentation required.)

• Visa application form
• Student visa declaration form
• Education documents from high school and university where applicable
• English proficiency certificate such as CEFR, IELTS or TOEFL
• Evidence of finances – you should be able to demonstrate that you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds to support your living expenses while in Ireland and be able to meet the cost of the programme. The Immigration office recommends student to have access to a minimum of €10,000 per year for living expenses. ****
• Proof of Medical Insurance – Students are required to arrange their own insurance cover.
• Proof of enrolment on the stated course.
• Evidence of previous immigration and travel history.
• Evidence of previous work experience.

***Education Bond Ireland
International Students that require a student visa to study in Ireland can now avail of an initiative that has been introduced called Education Bond Ireland. This will allow degree programme students to provide an alternative to bank statements as a method to verifying your finances to the relevant Irish Visa Issuing Authority. You can now make a bond payment of €10,000 which will illustrate you have enough money to fund your stay throughout your study in Ireland.

• For more information please go to: www.educationbondireland.com

You can apply for your Visa online at AVATS (inis.gov.ie)