International Foundation Studies Programme (IFP)
The International Foundation Studies Programme is a year-long, full-time foundation programme designed to enable international students to progress onto undergraduate programmes in Ireland.
Successful completion of the programme entitles students to a Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate in International Foundation Studies award that is awarded by QQI. It sits on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) at Level 5 as a Specific Purpose Certificate in International Foundation Studies award. It has equivalency with Level 4 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). This qualification is internationally recognised. This is a 120 FET credit qualification which equates to approximately 60 ECTS. All students who successfully complete the IFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at one of our partner universities.
What will I study?
Business and Social Sciences Pathway Stream
This pathway is designed for students who wish to study in the areas of Business, Accounting, Humanities, Philosophy, Law, Social Sciences. You will study two core modules, one mandatory module and two of four optional modules.
Modules:
English 60 FET credits (Core module)
Intercultural Studies and Communication 10 FET credits (Core module)
Mathematics Ordinary 20 FET Credits (Mandatory module)
Business Studies 15 FET Credits (Optional module)
Information Systems 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Global Politics 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Introduction to Social Science 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Engineering and Science Pathway Stream
This pathway is designed for students who wish to study in the areas of Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science and many more. You will study two core modules, one mandatory module and two of four optional modules.
Modules:
English 60 FET credits (Core module)
Intercultural Studies and Communication 10 FET credits (Core module)
Mathematics Higher 20 FET Credits (Mandatory module)
Biology 15 FET Credits (Optional module)
Chemistry 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Physics 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Computer Science 15 FET Credits (Optional Module)
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 09 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
15790 EUR
Average Cost of Living: 10500 EUR /year
Application Fee: N/A