Why Dublin International Foundation College?

DIFC offers undergraduate and graduate foundation courses as a pathway to universities in Ireland such as University College Cork, National University of Ireland Galway, Maynooth University, University of Limerick, Queens University Belfast, Shannon College Hotel Management, National College of Ireland and Griffith College Dublin/Cork. Universities in UK include Queen Mary University of London, Kingston University, University of Bristol, Aston University, University of Kent and University of Birmingham.

NCUK partner universities include Manchester Metropolitan University, Leeds Beckett University, University of Manchester, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield and University of Salford

Completion of an NCUK-approved course at the College guarantees students a place on a degree course in their chosen field of study. 95% of the Foundation Programme students successfully transferred to a degree course in partner universities. In addition, 80% of the students received their first choice.

The College offers International Foundation Year (IFY) courses in the field of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering & Technology, and Business & Management. THE NCUK IFY is a modular programme that prepares international students for first-year entry to a wide range of bachelor’s degree courses. Modules are taught by a team of highly qualified teachers and provide students with a basic foundation in their further studies. Similarly, DIFC offers a Graduate Diploma (Pre-Masters) Programme and English Courses for its international students. THE NCUK Pre-Masters Programme provides specialised English for Academic Purpose (EAP) training, learning skills including ICT and an introduction to the research methodology skills needed for success at Masters Level.

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