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Dublin International Foundation College
Dublin, Ireland
| 4 | Undergraduate programs | |
| 0 | Postgraduate programs |
Overview
| Institution type | Private |
| Year established | |
| Campus setting | Urban |
| Student population | Medium (1,001 to 10,000) |
| International students | Contact the university / college |
| Nationalities | Contact the university / college |
About Dublin International Foundation College
Established in 1999, Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) specialises in delivering foundation courses to prepare international students for entrance into partner universities in Ireland and the UK. DIFC students can choose from a list of over 40 prestigious universities to progress to in Ireland, UK, USA, Australia, Europe and internationally. Qualifications at DIFC combine high academic standards with language, study, social and cultural skills to ensure successful transition into the University of the student's choice. To date, DIFC has successfully placed more than 1,000 students onto graduate and postgraduate courses in its partner universities and colleges.
Due to the institution's reputation for conducting quality foundation courses as a higher education pathway, DIFC has been appointed by NCUK as its exclusive delivery centre in Ireland for NCUK courses, such as the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) and NCUK Graduate Diploma.
Admissions
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For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.
Courses available 6
Tuition and application fees
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Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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| Application fee (international students) | Contact the university / college |
| Student visa fee (international students) | Contact the university / college |
Living cost
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Average cost in Ireland
The amount is indicated taking into account the average cost of food, accommodation, etc in Ireland for 2023
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Accommodation
For both campuses in Dublin and Cork, there are a number of student accommodation options available, including:
- homestay (all locations are on a good transport route to DIFC)
- self-catering student accommodation apartment blocks (within walking distance or a short bus ride from DIFC in Dublin)
- privately rented accommodation
At DIFC campus in Dublin, on-campus accommodation is also offered at the Griffith Halls of Residence, featuring a range of room types:
- Shared room
- Single room
- Single ensuite room
- Twin as single room
Campus
DIFC operates two college campuses in Dublin and Cork. Located on a 7-acre campus which is shared by two other colleges, the DIFC campus in Dublin is just a 15-minute walk from Dublin city centre. The other campus is based on a large 5 acre campus on Wellington Road, close to the centre of Cork city. It opened on 2nd October 2017 and is situated on Griffith College Cork Campus, delivering International Foundation Year qualifications.
Both campuses are well-equipped with:
- Extensive library facilities
- Computer labs with more than 500 computers
- Accommodation for students
- Gym, sports & social facilities
- Bars & restaurants
Student population
Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
Total population
| Undergraduate students | Contact the university / college |
| Postgraduate students | Contact the university / college |
| International students | Contact the university / college |