National College of Ireland

Yes NCI is a renowned college based in Ireland. It has been given 5 overall stars by QS. Some other ratings include:

5 stars:

• Employability
• Internationalisation
• Facilities
• Social Responsibility
• Inclusiveness
• Specialist Criteria in Accounting & Finance

Less than 5 stars:

• Teaching- 4 Stars

• Research- 2 Star

For most courses at NCI students are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 overall with no less than 5.5-6.0 in any other band. Students can also submit the following tests:

• DET- 105-120+
• TOEFL iBT- 60-79 overall with no component less than 12-15
• PTE Academic- 50-58 overall with no component less than 40-48

The International Office of NCI will contact students within 5 working days of receiving their application. In case a student is missing any documents after submission, admissions will email them so stay updated on your email timeline 

NCI suggests students to apply at least six months prior to the date of arrival at the university. This is mostly because visa processing can actually take up to 6 months of time. So ensure you have enough time to apply for a visa. Some countries may have earlier deadlines due to the visa processing times

Indian students will require an entry visa to be able to study at NCI. Students will be required to submit a Final Offer letter after paying course fees. General document requirements are mentioned below-

• Original letters from institute
• Passport
• Passport photographs
• Private medical insurance
• Application letter
• Visa refusals
• Gaps in educational history
• Proof of fee payment
• Evidence of academic ability
• Proof of English/Irish proficiency
• Summary of finances

Yes, NCI Ireland does accept students, even with a gap year. Students may however, have to justify their gap year during the admission process. Gap years are not an issue as long as it not a very big one, and students meet the basic admission requirements for the course they're applying to.

Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors can provide FREE guidance on how to get the application accepted at colleges and universities in Ireland in case of an gap year.

NCI Ireland does not take long to get back to students with an decision. Though the exact time can vary depending on what programme is one applying for, and where a student is applying from. It usually takes the college around 3 to 5 working days to get back to students with an admission decision.

Students can get in touch with one of the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors, who can help guide students with their NCI Ireland application, FREE of cost.

The NCI Ireland admissions process can be completed very easily by following the simple steps mentioned below.

• Register on the official NCI Ireland webiste
• Choose a course
• Check the programme entry requirements for Indian students
• Submit the required documents and language test scores
• Pay the application fee (if asked)
• Submit the application

The university will get back in touch soon with an official admission decision.

The application deadline to apply at the National College of Ireland varies as per the department and the type of students along with the intake, student wants to enroll.

For the international students the application deadline for the Jul 1, 2026 for September 2026.

The National College of Ireland admissions for the UG courses are mostly placed through the Central Applications Office (CAO) portal therefore, the university follows the same deadline for the UG course as applicable at the CAO portal.

Securing admission to the National College of Ireland for BTech is a competitive affair, but not impossible. Also, the college accepts country-specific qualifications and Indian students must fulfill the entry requirements listed below to boost their chances of pursuing the National College of Ireland BE/BTech program:

• Senior Secondary School qualification (all boards);
• A minimum overall average of 70% or above; and
• Proof of English language proficiency.