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Applying to NCI

Our application process at NCI is very simple - but first you need to identify what type of course you would like to study. Below are some of the options available to you.

Disability Access Route to Education The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities.

Higher Education Access Route The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) is a scheme which grants formal recognition of knowledge or experience that has been gained from work, life or previous study.

International Students