Welcome to National College of Ireland
We are delighted you chose to study at National College of Ireland. The NCI International Pre-Arrival Programme is a bespoke programme designed to help you prepare and plan for a successful, safe and stress-free journey to Ireland. It is delivered online and commences twelve weeks before classes start. We strongly encourage all new students to take part in the programme, which includes the following:
- Tuesdays: from 29th Oct 2024 you will receive a weekly newsletter by email that covers a key topic with a supporting guide.
- Thursdays: from 31st Oct 2024 we will host a webinar on the week's topic, and you will have the opportunity to ask real-time questions. (webinars will also be recorded and available on the NCI Unibuddy Community).
- NCI Unibuddy community: from 30th Oct 2024 you will be invited to an exclusive fresher community group where you will have the opportunity to connect with other peers and receive International Support announcements.
- Visa Status Survey: keep us updated on your visa status by completing the survey.
January 2025 Intake: Key Dates
Recommended latest day to arrive in Ireland
Airport shuttle service closes
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Description
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| 6th December 2024
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Deadline to upload photo for Student ID
Deadline to pay tuition fees in full to ensure fees receipts are issued before the Christmas holidays (*does not apply to students established in Ireland and on an approved payment plan)
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| 20th December 2024
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NCI closes for Christmas holidays
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| 2nd January 2025
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NCI re-opens after Christmas holidays
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| 3rd January 2025
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Recommended earliest date to travel to Ireland
Airport shuttle service commence
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| 6th January 2025
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Welcome Programme commences
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10th January 2025
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Deadline to submit Registration Form
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13th January 2025
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Recommended latest day to arrive in Ireland
Airport shuttle service closes
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20th January 2025
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Classes commence (all students must travel to start classes in person)
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26th January 2025
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Welcome Programme ends
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