3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology

Program overview

3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology is a foundation or pathway program in sciences at Dublin International Study Centre, a public institution in Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1854.

First-year tuition is listed at 26,500 EUR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 36,500 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Ireland

Our directory lists 34 foundation or pathway programs in sciences at 4 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 16,330 EUR, and the middle half cost between 16,330 EUR and 18,193 EUR.

At 26,500 EUR, 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology is 62% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 11,950 EUR to 26,500 EUR.

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Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake, with January and sometimes May intakes at some institutions.

Entry requirements and documents

Dublin International Study Centre sets the exact entry requirements for 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
• A short personal statement.
• English test results at the level the pathway sets.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Study visa

Students from India need a Study visa to study in Ireland. Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice) decides the application.

Irish institutions run English-taught programmes at every level and the immigration system publishes lists of eligible programmes. Check that your course is on the eligible list, then follow the online visa process.

• Choose an eligible course and institution and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer and pay any required fee. Check that the programme appears on the list of eligible programmes.
• Prepare proof of funds, private medical insurance, passport and academic documents.
• Complete the online visa application, pay the fee and submit supporting documents as instructed.

• Study in Ireland: full visa guide
• Irish Immigration Service
• Education in Ireland

After you graduate

The Third Level Graduate Programme allows eligible graduates a limited period to remain and seek work. The length depends on the level of the qualification. Check the current terms on the official site.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology?

First-year tuition is listed at 26,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; Dublin International Study Centre estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Agricultural Systems Technology a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Ireland?

You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Dublin International Study Centre, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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