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Working with DIFC An Introduction

Why Study In Ireland?

• STUDY in one of the best Higher Education systems in the world
• SAVE up to 25% on the cost of your Foundation studies,

compared to the UK

• LIVE in the only English speaking country in the Euro Zone
• EXPERIENCE living in one of the friendliest and safest countries

in the world

• CONNECT with leading global companies in the EU’s fastest

growing economy

• JOIN the 35,000 International students from 161 countries

enjoying Ireland’s vibrant culture

• STAY after your studies to gain International work experience

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• Successfully helped over 1,

1,500 s 500 stud tuden ents ts progress to Universities & Colleges in Ireland, UK and beyond since 2004

• Offering pathways to study in Ireland, UK, Europe,

USA & Australia

• Students from over 30 different countries
• Exclusive delivery centre of NCUK International

Foundation Year & Pre-Masters programmes in Ireland

• Campuses located on Griffith College campus in

Dublin & Cork cities

• Galway centre opening September 2018

Ireland’s largest independent University Foundation Programme provider

Who Are DIFC?

Who Are NCUK?

Design, deliver & assess high quality, pre-university study programmes

• Pathway to 16 top UK Universities
• Over 30,000 students have benefited from study on NCUK programmes since

1987

• Globally connected
• DIFC can guarantee entry onto nearly 4,000 degree programmes in the UK &

Ireland

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DIFC & NCUK University Partners

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AUSTRALIA, USA & OTHER UK

Medicine University Partners

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Pathway to Irish Higher Education Institutions

Dublin

Centre of English Studies DIFC Dublin Maynooth University NCI Griffith College All Medical Partners

Cork

Cork English College DIFC Cork UCC CIT LIT WIT European partners only

Galway

Galway Language Centre DIFC Galway NUIG GMIT LIT Shannon College European partners only

English Schools Foundation Course Irish HEI Medical Partners Wider NCUK Partner Network (See List)

Undergraduate Pathway

International Foundation Year

• Assessed by NARIC as equivalent to A Levels
• 4 pathways available
• Dublin Centre
• Intakes: September & January
• All 4 Streams
• Cork Centre
• Intake: September
• All 4 Streams
• Entry Requirements
• Successful completion of High School qualification
• Minimum of 5.0 IELTS

International Foundation Year

Sept / Jan

High School Certificate + IELTS

Business

Engineering / Tech

Science

Health Science

Aimed at International Students who have successfully completed high school examinations & want to study in Ireland or UK

Postgraduate Pathway

Pre-Masters Programme

• Offers progression to Business/Management, Life Sciences &

Engineering postgraduate degrees

• Intakes: September / January / May (Dublin & Cork)
• Entry Requirements
• Successful completion of Bachelor or Diploma qualification
• Minimum of 5.0 IELTS
• Course Content
• English for Academic Purposes
• Business or Life Sciences
• Research Methods
• 5,000 word dissertation

Pre-Masters Programme

Sept / Jan

Bachelor Degree + IELTS

Business Life Sciences

Direct Pathways to University - New Short-Term Courses

IELTS with Academic Skills Pre-Masters Preparation (Route C)

• 3 / 6 months
• 5.5 – 6.5 IELTS
• Direct placement into partner university
• Fees: €3,500 / €6,500
• 3 months
• Placement into partner university
• Fees: €3,900

Short Term Academic Skills Course

• 4 weeks
• Fees: €1,500

University Placement Support

Weekly Tutorials University Counselling Fair University Visits Application Support

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Placement Guarantee

Visa Support after Placement

• No need for new visa application
• Visa extended with Final Acceptance from Irish

University Irish Visa UK Visa Other Countries Visa

• Need to return to home country for new application
• DIFC provides guidance and support for students

going to a DIFC university partners

• Tier 4 Visa Application can be made from Ireland
• UK University Visa letter provided on acceptance of
• ffer
• Medical students need Medical Clearance Certificate, if

applying from home country

Student Success since 2009

Where Our Students Come From? China 30% South East Asia 17% GCC 24% Nigeria 7% South Korea 7% Other 15%

Student Support

• On-campus
• Homestay
• Self-catering Student

Apartments

• Student wellbeing
• Pastoral care
• Social activities
• Expert staff
• Weekly tutorials
• Students under

18 years Accommodation Student Services Academic Support Guardianship

What Our Students Say

Where Are They Now?

Dr Azi Scott

Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2016

Dr Zeid Rifai

Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2017

Dr Ahmad Al-Rimawi

Graduated RCSI Medicine, 2017

Sunyeong Jeong

Graduated Actuarial Science in 2014

Tuition Fees for Courses

Course Dublin Cork / Galway UK Comparison International Foundation Year / Pre-Masters €12,600 – 14,800 €10,000 – 12,000 €17,000 - 20,000 Living Expenses €12,000 €10,000 €15,000 - 18,000 Total €24,600 – 26,800 €20,000 – 22,000 €32,000 - €38,000 Estimated University Fees Irish University €12,000 – 20,000 Irish IT / Private College €9,000 – 12,000 UK University €15,000 – 24,000 Medicine €9,000 – 53,000

Why Students Choose DIFC

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• Friendly & Safe

Country

• 100% of students who

successfully pass the Foundation programme achieve a University placement

• Up to 25% saving on fees

compared to UK

• Graduate Visa Scheme –

stay back option

• Track record of success

824

students since 2009

Thank You for your time!