Welcome to your future

Paying your fees

You can pay your tuition and deposit fees using the Study Group payment platform. (Please note that you should NOT send payment directly to the University).

We use Flywire for payment processing, here's why:

• Local payment options: Choose familiar payment methods, including local bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets, depending on your country of origin
• Competitive exchange rates: Flywire ensures competitive foreign exchange rates, minimising losses due to currency conversions.
• Global reach: Flywire operates in over 240 countries and territories, supporting payments in more than 130 currencies.
• 24/7 Customer support: Students have access to 24/7 multilingual support via phone, email, and live chat.
• Security and compliance: Flywire is highly secure, ensuring that you are protected from fraud. 

Keep safe from fraud

We want all our students to have the best student experience possible and keeping you safe is our number one priority.​

There are several types of fraud that students should be aware of including money mules, fee payment scams and cyber security. Here is a list of things that you should look out for which could indicate a fraud scheme: 

• Strange or incorrect grammar and spelling 
• Inconsistent brand fonts
• An unfamiliar sender or website link 
• If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  

If you spot any of these things, or urgent requests for personal information, please be cautious. We always recommended using reputable companies when transferring money. For example, consider our partnered provider for your accommodation whilst you study with us so that we can support you during this process. If you have any concerns about accommodation payments, please contact our Central Student Support team (their details are at the bottom of this page).

How to protect against fraud

• Never share your bank details or transfer money to an account you do not recognise. Scammers can often target international students by pretending to be the Police or Visa issuing authority officials.
• Protect your passwords by never sharing them and changing them regularly. 
• Update your mobile device regularly to ensure it has the most up-to-date security software. 

If you come across a fraud scheme, it is important to make other people aware in case they are targeted in the same way. If you are in doubt or have any questions, please notify a member of staff, or contact us via fraudreporting@studygroup.com.

Once you have received your Letter of Acceptance, you can now apply for your visa via the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) up to three months before your course start date.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a number of forms and documents. 

Begin your application here or visit the INIS website for more information

For some intakes, we offer a free online preparation course, Prepare for Success, to help you improve your academic expectations, skills and readiness –  ahead of starting your academic programme. This online course is designed to provide you with practical advice, guidance and support, so that you are ready to succeed from day one of your academic programme.

Find out more about Prepare for Success here.

We offer a variety of accommodation options to suit different needs and encourage you to consider living at these options to limit travel costs and maximise your student experience.   

However, if you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, please note that all accommodation must be within a 60 minute commutable distance. 

If you have already requested accommodation, our Central Student Services Team will contact you directly regarding the options available and next steps. 

For more information, visit our website.

Once you receive your visa, you can book your travel. You must arrive on campus fully prepared to begin your induction programme on the start date, and be ready to engage with all timetabled events.

If you require a taxi transfer from the airport, you can book this by completing the relevant section of the Pre-Registration form. If you have any questions about this, please contact the Dublin International Study Centre Central Student Support Team.

Please note: there will be no option to arrive late. If you are unable to arrive by your programme start date or are unlikely to obtain a visa in time to travel by the programme start date, you must contact our Admissions Team who will advise you on your options. If you are booking your return travel, it should be after the published end of term date. To view term dates, click here.

It is essential that international students have the protection of personal insurance for the duration of their time in Ireland as well as for registration with the Gardaí (police).

When you applied to the International Study Centre, you will have had the option of taking insurance cover with StudyCare at no additional cost. This insurance policy covers the loss of personal possessions as well as providing health and medical insurance. If you have not taken this option, please make sure you have secured your own policy.

In addition to personal insurance, all students enrolled in a programme of study at Dublin International Study Centre require Learner Protection Insurance. The cost of your insurance is based on a proportion of your tuition fee and paid at the same time as you confirm your place on your course. Prior to your course start date, you will receive a certificate of insurance from the insurance provider, Arachas, confirming that you are covered.

For full information on Learner Protection Insurance, visit our website.

All students need to complete the form below. We recommend you do this once you have an e-Visa. 

If you are having difficulty accessing the Pre-Registration form, please contact the Central Student Services team.

Complete the Pre-Arrival form

To access the Virtual Learning Environment and undertake assessments, it is important that you come prepared with the appropriate technology.

While it is possible to access and interact with most course content using tablets and smartphones, such as iPads, iPhones and Android devices, these devices will not work  for assessments. Therefore you must have a PC or Mac based computer available for use.  Please note that Linux, Chromebooks and Windows 10S/11S mode operating systems are not supported.

Minimum recommended specifications: