Foundation courses are for international students who wish to study undergraduate degrees at Irish universities but require a preparatory course to meet the undergraduate eligibility requirements. Students need to study a foundation course in Ireland if they have:
- Studied a non-Irish high school curriculum
- Completed less than 13 years of education
- Requirements to improve english language skills
- Additional academic requirements to prepare for the undergraduate degree programme they wish to study in Ireland
Foundation courses act as a bridge for international students to enter Irish universities and help them plug the gaps in eligibility requirements, if any. An International Foundation Year Programme is usually a one year course offered in partnership with universities either on campus or away. A direct progression to the desired university undergraduate programme is possible upon successful completion of the foundation year.
Learn more about foundation year programmes in Ireland for Indian students below. For any further queries regarding english language requirements and the best courses to study in Ireland, book a free consultation with our education consultants.
Where to study a Foundation Courses in Ireland
1. University College Dublin
The International Foundation Year Programme at UCD is a three term course which combines training in english language skills, academic preparation and general study skills to prepare for a bachelor’s degree level study.
Course modules include four core subjects and six specific subject modules focussing on the academic areas most useful for the degree. Students can choose from two routes depending on the bachelor's degree they want to access:
- Business, Economics and Social Studies
- Engineering and Sciences
2. TU Dublin
A foundation year at TU Dublin is a one year programme upon completion of which students are guaranteed a place on the undergraduate programme of their choice at TUD. Students will not require an IELTS score for progression to undergraduate level. There are two types of foundation programme:
- Standard International Foundation Year for students with IELTS score 5.0
- Extended Foundation Year is for students who have an IELTS score of 4.5
3. Trinity College Dublin
The one year international foundation programme at Trinity is designed to develop skills to excel in competitive university. This programme is delivered at Trinity’s associate college, the Marino Institute of Education. Accepted candidates to the Trinity Foundation Course are also given conditional offers for undergraduate programmes at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin for the following year.
Study in Ireland
If you want to study a Foundation Course in Ireland, book a free consultation with SI-Ireland in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Coimbatore.
