You can pay fees over the phone using a credit/debit card by calling 1800 221 721.

Students for part-time undergraduate courses can pay the full amount of fees before course commencement or you can pay half of the fees before the course starts and the balance before your second semester starts. Alternatively NCI have a direct debit plan that allows students to pay 20% of the fees upfront and the remainder in equal instalments.

If you wish to pay your fees by direct debit, you can call 1800 221 721 to pay the initial 20% deposit using a credit/debit card. Then download, complete and return the direct debit form to the Fees Office.

If you are being fully funded by your employer, you must download, complete and return the Sponsorship Form to fees@ncirl.ie.

If you are being partially funded by your employer, download, complete and return the Sponsorship Form to fees@ncirl.ie. You can pay your 20% deposit using a debit/credit card by calling 1800 221 721.

Before commencing your course you first need to login to your NCI account and set your password. This is a two step process as you will require to set a password for two different areas;

Step 1: Set your password for access to MyApps

You do this on the Password Management section of the website.

The Setting your Password guide provides a step-by-step guide through this process.

Please note that you must wait 24 hours between making a payment or submitting your sponsorship form and resetting your password.

Once you have completed this you will be able to access your NCI email by logging into MyApps and clicking on Outlook. The link to MyApps can be found in the Quicklinks drop down at the top of every page on the website. 

NCI offers a service which allows students to download a photo app to their smart phone or desktop/laptop and take their own Student Identification Photo. This photo will then be used to print your student card.

New students must submit their ID photo via the app in order to receive their student card. Please follow our step by step guide to downloading the app and taking your student card photo. 

Student cards will be posted to students within 3 weeks of their card photo approval. 

(Please note photos uploaded during the application process will not be used for your student card).

In order to access your online classroom please follow the steps in the Microsoft Teams Events section of the timetable page.

September semester One 2026 /2027 timetables will be published in TBC. You can view your course timetable at any stage from this point online by using the dedicated timetable section of the website.

You can view your individualised timetable by logging into the myTimetable App with your NCI credentials (for example, x24111111@student.ncirl.ie). 

Alternatively, simply search for your course then choose your week & day range.

If you need help accessing your timetable, please consult the "How To" video guides:

MyTimetable App - How To Access Your Timetable through myTimetable

Timetable section on website: How To Access Your Timetable (through the timetable website)

Orientation will be held online via Microsoft Teams.  Dates and times for each course can be seen below. 

Dates and times for your Orientations will be uploaded here soon. You will also receive the links for your Orientation to your email approximately 48 hours before the Orientation session commences.

Your Orientation Session:

• If your orientation session will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Please watch the short overview video: How to Get Started with Microsoft Teams 
• Download & install the Microsoft Teams App to your PC prior to your orientation session - Download Microsoft Teams
  * please note the use of mobile devices is not recommended
• Login to the Microsoft Teams App using your NCI username & Password. Please note your username format should be x12345678@student.ncirl.ie
• During your orientation session you may be required to use a webcam and microphone
• It is recommended to use headphones during the session as it reduces audio feedback.

For any questions on your orientation or if you are unable to make the session, please email orientation@ncirl.ie.

Please note that all listed dates could be subject to change. 

National College of Ireland has implemented a Bring Your Own Device policy for all courses. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration.

The recommended configuration is as follows:
Processor:
Intel 11th Gen or newer, Core i3 / i5 /i7 or Ultra 3 / 5 /7
Or
AMD 7000 Series or newer, Rzyen 3 / 5 /7
Random Access Memory (RAM):
16GB or greater
Storage: 
SSD (Solid State Drive) 256GB or greater
Wireless Card:
802.11 n/ac/ax capability
Recommended Operating Systems:
Windows 11 (Non S Mode Skew)
 

Please note alternative Operating Systems such as MAC and Linux are an option, but you may run into issues with compatibility as we are primarily a Windows based environment.
Chromebook’s are not recommended.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Programme Co-ordinators administer the daily management of all courses and assignments in the college.  The school administration offices are located in Room 3.03 on the 3rd floor.   Please follow the signs provided.

The programme coordinators can help you with course information, queries around timetables and any issues or concerns you may have while completing your studies with NCI.  You will be assigned a specific programme coordinator depending on your course of study.

All students should enrol in the School of Business or School of Computing information page on Moodle. Here you will find all required details for your programme such as your Programme Director, Programme Co-ordinator, Continual Assessment schedule and Programme Handbook.

Programme Co-ordinators can be contacted by submitting a request to Academic Operations on the NCI Support Hub.

The Library– we have a range of services and all the information is just a click away from the front page of the college website.

The Library Essentials – starting out as a new student, the best place to find the information you need to know is our Library Essentials guide.

Opening Hours & Access – take a look at when we’re open and how best to access the library.

Finding Books – once you start looking at your reading lists, you’ll need to know how to find a book in the library.

Borrowing & Renewing Books – how you can borrow books, how they are renewed and how you can keep an eye on your library account.

Computers, Printing & Photocopying – all you need to know about using the PCs or your own devices in the library and how to use the printers and photocopiers.

Library Online Resources – instead of just searching the internet, we highly recommend you use the library's online resources to help you discover the best information for your assignments.

Discovery – another way of accessing the library’s online resources is by using the library search engine Discovery.

Referencing & Avoiding Plagiarism – when writing your assignments, you will be asked to reference the information you use and avoid plagiarism; this guide helps you better understand what’s required.

Academic Integrity – check out our guide on academic integrity to get a better understanding of your lecturers’ expectations for your assignments.

Library Academic Support Centre – you can get advice and assistance from the Library Academic Support Centre to help you with your assignments and research.

International Students – if you are an international student, you may find adjusting to college life a little more challenging; this guide is designed to help you make that adjustment.

Contact Us - As you begin your course, please don’t hesitate to ask us for help; drop into the library, call us on 01-4498590 or email us at library@ncirl.ie

In the Learning and Teaching Office you will find the Student Support team who are available to help you in a variety of areas. Through their “Getting to Grips” sessions, they will help you with academic support. You will also find the Disability Support service here who can provide learning, assistive technology, exam support and more.

If you need any help while in NCI drop into the Learning and Teaching Office beside reception, the team are always happy to offer a listening ear, have a chat or they can link you with the college counsellor and medical service.

The Students’ Union is your voice in the college. Whether it’s issues concerning your course or the college entertainments, student welfare, clubs & societies or entertainments, the Executive team represent all NCI students and provide support for any problems you face throughout your time here.

The SU space is one of the social hubs of college. A great place to relax, here you’ll find pool tables, games consoles, casual seating space and the Executive offices. Events are held throughout the year and all students are encouraged to get involved.

You can find out more by by visiting Students' Union.

Please take a look at the published Academic Calendar to assist you with your planning over the coming year.

NCI is required to collect data from students, and pass this data to the Higher Education Authority in order for them to perform their statutory functions under the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971. Students are advised to consult the Student Collection Notice published here for further information. 

The Equal Access Survey is an annual voluntary survey of first year full-time and part-time undergraduate new entrants to Higher Education Authority (HEA) funded colleges. The Equal Access Survey is conducted by NCI and data from the survey is returned to the HEA for analysis purposes. Information from the HEA regarding the survey can be accessed here.