Study in Ireland: Timeline for September 2022 Intake
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Srishti Chatterjee
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Updated on Feb 1, 2022 13:36 IST
- Start early and by August, shortlist 8-12 universities that you will apply to. Visit university websites and note application requirements, deadlines etc.
- By September, be familiar with bank loan options and scholarships to fund your studies.
- Start working on individual college admission forms (for both UG and PG courses).
- Do some initial research on various accommodation options and living costs.
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- Prepare for required standardized tests like GMAT, TOEFL or IELTS - depending on the course and university.
- By June-July or three months before the test date, register for TOEFL/IELTS.
- Take the required tests around September. Plan for buffer time in case you need to retake the test. Check test-taking and re-exam process and guidelines.
- Shortlist the colleges and prepare for your application. Think hard about what makes you unique as an applicant and sketch out your strengths and self-assessment.
- Contact your professors and direct managers for the required 2-3 reference letters. At least a month before your application deadline. Check the deadline timetable!
- Begin drafting your SOP and essays. Give a month’s time to structure these documents properly.
- Apply before the deadline!
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- Don’t delay replying to college e-mails. And there will be quite a few!
- Appear for personal/video interviews (if applicable). These are scheduled around January to March.
- Once you get acceptance letters, make your decision as soon as possible.
- Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of your decision.
- You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your admission.
- Search for and begin applying for external scholarships (if applicable).
- Apply for a student loan, after you get your acceptance letter.
- Gather paperwork for your student visa.
- Apply for a student visa in time. Keep in mind the time taken for visa processing!
- Book airline tickets.
- Arrange for an International Debit/Credit card.
- Collect all the documents and their photocopies, to take along.
- Check out the Pre-departure checklist!
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4 months ago
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Hey mam?
I planned to pursue my masters in HRM in Ireland.I heard some people say that admission in Canada is closing. Is that true?.
Reply to arya saji
Srishti ChatterjeeStudy Abroad Expert
4 months ago
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Deadlines depend upon intakes. some courses may also close early if they received enough applications.
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4 months ago
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Hi mam i have 48 % in my 12th class in 2019 and i score 5.5 bands in ielts. Can i apply for ireland ...
Reply to Rajinder Singh Singh
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4 months ago
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For bachelor degrees, a minimum of 60% and above is required in Class 12, and for Foundations and Diploma courses, at least 50%. You can find more info here: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/student-guide-to-ireland-guidepage-988
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12 months ago
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Hi there, are there any intakes in Jan/ Feb 2022 for Msc Business Analytics?
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11 months ago
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Hi Anesh, do check the university website if it is offering that course in Spring intake.
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a year ago
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Hello mam! Prateek Shrivastava this side. I want to apply for masters abroad. Please DM me on prateek47@gmail.com
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a year ago
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Hi Prateek, you can contact our experts here: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/apply
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a year ago
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+91 9104864959 please suggest me on this number, I have scored 6.5 in IELTS
Reply to Ravirajsinh Dabhi
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a year ago
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Hi Ravirajsinh, please contact us here: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/apply Thanks