EU applicants for undergraduate courses at TU Dublin apply through the CAO system, while eligible international applicants apply online through the TU Dublin application system linked on each course page.
You can apply for a postgraduate course at TU Dublin online through the CRM Recruit application system via the application link on the relevant course page, and a €50 non-refundable application fee applies
CAO points requirements at TU Dublin vary by course and are published annually on each course page and through the CAO Hub.
You can check the status of your CAO application by logging into your CAO account, while direct applicants such as postgraduate or non-EU students can log into the TU Dublin application portal used to submit their application.
Some TU Dublin undergraduate courses accept direct applications without going through the CAO, and international or postgraduate applicants may also apply directly through TU Dublin’s online application system.
The standard closing date for CAO applications to TU Dublin is 1 February in the year of entry, while late applications close on 1 May.
Special considerations apply to mature applicants. Learn more on the Mature Applications page.
DARE and HEAR are access schemes that support students with disabilities or socio-economic disadvantages. More information is available via the Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service.
DARE is a reduced-points access scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities impacted their second-level education, while HEAR is a reduced-points scheme for students affected by socio-economic disadvantage; both schemes support eligible applicants applying to TU Dublin through the CAO.
EU undergraduate applicants usually apply through the CAO, and any required supporting documents depend on the course and entry route, with details provided through the CAO and individual TU Dublin course pages. For international students, supporting documents for a TU Dublin application may include your passport, academic transcripts, grading scale, degree or completion certificate, proof of English proficiency, and an up-to-date CV, with some courses requiring additional documents.
Yes, TU Dublin allows students to defer a CAO offer for one year. Check the dedicated page for information for applying for a deferral.
Yes, TU Dublin offers part-time study options.
Yes, TU Dublin accepts transfer and advanced entry applications from students at other third-level institutions who have relevant higher or further education studies at NFQ Level 6 or above, subject to course availability and entry requirements.
To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at TU Dublin it is necessary to submit evidence of your prior certificated or experiential learning, which may include certificates, a portfolio, interviews, or assessments.
Some TU Dublin courses require an interview, audition, suitability test, or portfolio submission as part of the admissions process. Information can be found on the dedicated pages for Auditions, Interviews and Tests and for Portfolio Submissions.
TU Dublin offers a range of scholarships and bursaries. More information is available on the Scholarships page.
Information on apprenticeship programmes at TU Dublin is available here on the page dedicated to Apprenticeships.