International Admissions FAQ

You can check the programmes available for International students at our Courses page.

Applications are submitted through our online portal here. If you are applying via an approved agent, they will submit your application through their platform on the portal. 

You can view the Application process here – How to Apply to TUS

A €50 processing fee applies to all direct applicants. This is non-refundable however this fee will be deducted from your final fee amount.

The application fee applies to direct students only and for direct students, it cannot be waived. Students who apply through TUS Official Agents are not charged this fee.

• Information on Appeals of Admission Decisions for international applicants can be found in the TUS Global Admissions Policy 
• Information on Appeals of Examination Results or Academic Decisions can be found in the TUS Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes

An applicant may only be considered for one programme at a time. If an applicant wishes to change the programme they have applied to, they can submit a Programme Change Request within the application portal. Where an applicant is deemed ineligible for one programme, TUS Global staff will make every effort to find an alternative programme offering that meets the needs & interests of the applicant. With the applicant’s permission, the submitted application will then be changed to the new programme and the applicant will not need to re-submit or pay another application fee. 

You can browse through a range of Undergraduate and Masters Programme at www.tus.ie/courses or view them by exploring our student guide at https://tus.therack.live/international-student-guide

Fee status is assessed based on factors such as your nationality, country of domicile, residency history and immigration status. Students eligible for EU fees would need to apply through the CAO. This opens on the 5^th of November 2026 at 12:00 noon, and closes the 1st of February 2026 at 5:00pm.

There is a two week turnaround time to receive an update from the date your application was submitted. This is due to the fact that we need to collaborate with the academic staff to fully review and determine an applicants eligibility. 

For some programmes yes, you will need to showcase your knowledge and skills, this generally applies to the Art disciplines.-LSAD Digital Portfolio Assessment – SHOW US YOUR CREATIVITY  – TUS

No unfortunately, we do not offer any grants, but the Midwest campuses can facilitate payment plans in agreement with the Grants and Fees office, once you arrive on campus. But please bear in mind that if you chose to study abroad, it is your responsibility to ensure that this choice is within your financial reach for the duration of your studies. 

No, you must apply for one course under one profile at any given time, however, you will be permitted to change your course choice before arrival given that you meet the eligibility. 

Generally most students will be eligible to receive one of our scholarships, you must have a GPA of 60% and over to be able to avail of our lowest scholarship. You can see more information on Fees and scholarships at – https://tus.ie/global/international-admissions/fees-and-scholarships/

Yes, you should be able to save the started application as a draft, and come back to it later if you require more time to research your course choice. 

It is recommended to apply to a course that is aligned with your previous studies or your future career goals- where students are coming from a non-cognate area of study, there are Higher Diplomas that can act as a bridging course where a student has never studied the foundations of this discipline. You can find out more about our Entry requirements per country at – https://tus.ie/global/international-admissions/entry-requirements/

Yes, we do, however you will still need to provide your junior cycle exams (O-Levels) along with your final exams. Your grades will be taken into consideration also. 

You will need to submit an application for your preferred year of entry, providing all your supporting documents especially all academic transcripts which display the modules you have covered. We will then ask the academic staff to review and determine your eligibility. Please note, some courses do not permit advanced entry such as Psychology or the Applied Science programmes. 

Generally we do not ask students to undergo an interview, but there are one or two programmes who require an interview. 

Yes, this can give the academic staff some insight into why you feel you should be accepted onto the programme and your determination to obtain this qualification, maybe you might want a career in the field, so be sure to mention why it is important to you. Try not to elaborate too much on things going on in your personal life, as the personal statement should focus on your educational journey and the career you wish to build for yourself in the future. 

In order to meet the criteria to be allowed to defer your place to the next academic year, you will need to pay a minimum of the deposit, this will ensure that your place and fee point is secured for the next academic intake. 

As soon as you receive an offer from the University and pay the fees needed to get a Full Offer Letter. We really emphasise the significance of applying for your visa as early as possible. Every country has different wait times that can change throughout the year due to demand, so please ensure that this is your top priority once your offer has been issued. You can find out all about applying for a student visa at – https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving-country/visas-for-ireland/student-visas/

You absolutely do need to avail of your IRP card upon arrival into Ireland, you have 90 days from the date of your arrival to arrange the appointment online. It is crucial that you abide by the conditions set out in your visa and that you are timely in the renewal process, as you do not want to be penalised for breaching any conditions. You can find out more about the Irish Residence Permit process at – https://www.irishimmigration.ie/