QQI FET Applicants

At TU Dublin, we value the skills, knowledge, and experience gained through Further Education and Training (FET). We welcome applications from students presenting QQI Level 5 or Level 6 major awards (previously known as FET/FETAC awards).  

Each year, TU Dublin offers over 500 first-year places to QQI/FET applicants across our Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree and most Honours Degree courses. 

How to Apply 

All applications must be made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). To be eligible, applicants must hold a full major award at Level 5 or 6. Please note that Component Certificates (minor awards) are not sufficient for entry. 

• The best 8 modules of your award are used for ranking purposes. 
• In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. 
• The max QQI points awarded is 390.  
• If your major award was completed over more than one academic year, you must apply to QQI to have the major award formally issued. 
• Applicants presenting a full QQI Level 5 or Level 6 award are not required to meet Leaving Certificate entry requirements. The QQI qualification is accepted in its own right for entry consideration. 

Please note, a QQI Level 5 or 6 qualification is not accepted for entry to either TU867 Medical Science and TU870 Human Nutrition & Dietetics.

Entry September 2026  

For September 2026, TU Dublin has introduced new QQI Minimum Entry Requirements (MERs). These revised requirements are simplified and designed to broaden access by increasing the number of QQI pathways available to our courses.  

QQI Entry Requirements for courses differ, so please refer to the relevant course page for specific details on QQI Entry Requirements for that course. QQI Entry Requirements can also be viewed on the CAO website at  CAO QQI FET/FETAC Requirements.  

The updated framework is outlined in detail in the following PDF document:

TU Dublin QQI Minimum Entry Requirements 2026

Further Information 

If you have questions about QQI entry routes or need guidance on applying through the CAO, please contact our Admissions Team - T: +353 1 220 6100; E: admissions@tudublin.ie 

Useful Links 

Explore the resources below for more information on QQI progression, points calculation, and the CAO application process: 

• QQI Points Calculator
• QQI Quotas-Offers-Accepts 2025
• CAO: Important Dates
• CAO: Handbook