National College of Ireland

NCI performs exceptionally well for graduate employability. The college holds a 5-star rating for Employability from QS. National College of Ireland grads in high demand to top companies in Ireland.

86% of the Class of 2023 MSc graduates were able to land jobs within a few months of graduating.

Yes, the National College of Ireland also known as NCI, is ranked in the year 2026.

The QS rankings 2026 for the National College of Ireland are available for Indian students. According to them, this college is ranked #701 in Europe. 

The National College of Ireland is considered a good and career-focused institution. It is generally known for its strong industry connections, 5-star QS rating for employability and Dublin city as a central location. 

As per Shiksha Popularity rankings in 2026, at the country level, NCI is ranked #15. And for QS, it ranks at #701 in all of Europe.

Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fees in installments at NCI Ireland. Use the Direct Debit plan to pay 20% of tuition fees upfront and the rest over the duration of course.

Students need to provide a written request to the NCI Ireland Registrar's Office to use a payment plan.

NCI Ireland initial deposit for Indian students is EUR 6,000 (INR 6.6 Lakhs) to confirm their seat.

Students are advised to check the deposit amount on their admission offer letter as these may vary for some courses. To know more, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

The Free Fees Initiative at NCI Ireland is a scheme that covers tuition costs for qualifying students from the UK/EU/EEA regions. Eligible students only need to pay a student contribution fee worth EUR 3,000 and a mandatory gym fee.

Indian students are not eligible for this program.

No, deferring the course at NCI Ireland means students will also have to forfeit their scholarship. They will need to re-apply and be reassessed for any scholarship for the new intake.

Students are recommended to consult the NCI Admissions Office for their specific scholarship conditions.

No, students can apply with an conditional admission offer for a full-time course at the National College of Ireland. However, students need to make sure they meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Be an overseas student
• Meet all entry requirements of the course and scholarship
• Pay the tuition deposit

The NCI Ireland Scholarship deadline for the college's 75th anniversary International Student Scholarship (Sep 2026 intake) is now closed. Deadline for other scholarships may vary.

Students are advised to check the official NCI Ireland website to know more.