Admission

Admission Procedures

An application form must be submitted online: https://apply.liffeycollege.ie/

All necessary documentation should be attached to the application. The application is then assessed by the college staff.
Once the application has been approved, the Offer Letter/Invoice is issued to the learner as guarantee for eligibility of admission.

Fees lodged into Liffey College’s bank account through international banks worldwide. Please note that the learner reference/application ID number (on the Offer Letter) should be listed in the Bank Transfer description field when doing the money transfer. Upon receipt of the full course fees, a receipt with Letter of Acceptance is forwarded via email to the learner.

  • International learners from non-visa-required countries may then book their flights to Dublin.
  • After receiving the Letter of Acceptance, international learners requiring Irish visas must apply for a study visa at the Irish Embassy/Consulate in their country of origin or closest neighboring country where there is no Irish Embassy/Consulate in their own country.
  • If you are a Non-EU, non-visa country national and are present in Ireland on a Visitor/Tourist visa (max 90 days), please be aware that you need to leave Ireland and come back through Dublin Airport with the Liffey College Letter of Acceptance to be able to obtain a study entry visa, which the Department of Justice has the right to approve or refuse.
  • It is the responsibility of each individual to make themselves aware of State laws and all college rules, regulations, policies and procedures before making an application.
  • Please visit the Irish Immigration website at What do learner need to do before arriving? for more detailed information concerning learners from visa-required countries.

Admission Policy

The admission policy is designed to enrol learners with a variety of backgrounds. Admission is processed solely on the basis of the Principle of Fairness and the Equal Opportunity Policy. Each application is impartially assessed using all relevant information supplied without any bias.

Liffey College reserves the right to refuse admission to any learner without giving any reason. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply for admission the following term. No learner is permitted to attend class until all enrolment procedures have been fully completed.

First Come First Served Basis

All admissions to Liffey College are subject to availability on a first-come-first-served basis.
There is no pre-booking system in place. Places in your intended course will be allocated upon full payment. Payment in part does not guarantee a place. 

Guidance

Full assistance and guidance are provided to help applicants choose the right course that best matches their aspirations and potential. Prior to admission, learners are interviewed to assess their suitability for their chosen programme of study.

Entry/Course Requirements

All learners applying for a particular course must comply with the entry requirements as stipulated in the course requirements.

Data Protection

The College ensures that all information provided by applicants during and after the process of admission is kept STRICTLY confidential.

Documentation

Applications must be submitted along with all relevant required documentation. Any incomplete application will result in delays to the admission process. Applicants must provide proof of ID such as a copy of their passport or birth certificate. Previous course results, curriculum vitae, and references from previous educational institutions may also be required. A Certificate of Attendance must be provided if an applicant wishes to transfer from another college in Ireland. Certificates of an English Language Qualification, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge, must be provided by learners whose first language is not English and who are applying for admission to courses other than English.

Declaration of Prior Convictions

Liffey College has the right to reject the application of any applicant who may pose a danger or a threat to the college. All applicants will be required to declare any prior criminal offences. In such cases, a full risk assessment of the learner will be carried out by the college prior to giving any approval.