National College of Ireland
National College of Ireland (NCI) was established in 1951 and is a government funded third level institute with over 6,000 students. The main campus is located in Ireland's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in the heart of Ireland's capital city, Dublin.
NCI, specialises in subject areas which include Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Financial Services, Human Resource Management and Computing from Certificate to PhD level. NCI has a long standing reputation as a key provider of relevant work related programmes and has an excellent track record in employment rates of its full-time graduates.
NCI also offers a Foundation programme for International students who do not speak English as their first language. It is a one year full-time programme on successful completion of which students are eligible for full-time undergraduate courses at NCI.
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The College has a number of state-of-the-art facilities at the disposal of the students on or close to the main IFSC campus. Facilities include excellent library and computing facilities as well as on-campus accommodation and student restaurant. Sport facilities available to students include badminton, tennis and basket-ball courts, a 25 metre swimming pool, indoor, outdoor and all weather soccer pitches and a 10,000 metre fully equipped gym which is free of charge to all NCI students. The college also has a number of active sports clubs and societies.
Merits of Institution
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Delivery of high quality relevant programmes enabling NCI graduates to proceed directly into the workplace with a 98% employment rate 9 months after graduation
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NCI has a Careers Office which supports students in their career choices and helps with Curriculum Vitas, interview skills and work placements on course completion.
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Many programmes have a paid work placement or internship as an integral part of the course which provides students with invaluable practical experience along with their degree qualification.
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Continued Research into Teaching and Learning by staff has developed a faculty which provides the highest quality education in a student-centred environment.
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There is excellent on-campus modern student apartments which have 24 hour security ensuring safety and peace of mind.
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Limited class sizes to ensure the utmost quality learning experience making it easier for students from varied cultures and environments to get to know each other in a more personal setting.
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The International Office provides further support for students on arrival in Ireland by organising an induction programme specific to their needs.
How to Apply
Please download and print off the NCI application form for international students. This can be found at www.ncirl.ie
You can send your application to NCI directly with the relevant documentation to:
NCI International Office, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1. Ireland
or email your application to : international@ncirl.ie
Contact Details
Nicola CarrollHead of International OfficeNational College of Ireland
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Tel: +353 1 4498653
Fax: +353 1 4492200
Email: international@ncirl.ie
Web: www.ncirl.ie




